Marina Dascăl is a public health researcher, university lecturer, and behavioral science expert, known for her multidisciplinary work on health communication, smoking cessation, and well-being interventions. She currently serves as an Associate Professor and Researcher at the Department of Public Health, Babeș-Bolyai University, and has collaborated with national and international institutions, including Harvard Medical School, UNICEF, and NIH.

With a background in public and clinical health psychology, Dr. Dascăl has led or contributed to numerous studies and programs focusing on maternal health, tobacco cessation during pregnancy, digital health tools, and cultural interventions for burnout and mental well-being. She was selected for Forbes Romania’s 30 under 30, recognizing her as a leading young innovator in the field.

Dr. Dascăl’s recent work includes the “Quit Together” study, a pioneering randomized trial for couples-based smoking cessation during pregnancy, and large-scale assessments of mHealth interventions. She brings a unique voice that blends academic rigor with societal relevance and empathetic health communication.

At Breathe 2025, she will share her expertise on how behavior change strategies and digital tools can reshape respiratory and preventive care, with a strong focus on patient-centered, community-based innovation.

Talks

• Innovation in Motion – Digital Horizons and New Therapies