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Arielle Selya

Arielle Selya

136 Link Ave

US

Dr. Arielle Selya is a behavioral science consultant specializing in tobacco harm reduction with over 80 scientific publications to date. Her primary role is Senior Scientist at Pinney Asociates, which consults to Juul Labs on tobacco harm reduction. She also consults as a scientific advisor to the Global Forum on Nicotine. Prior to her consulting roles, she spent a decade in academia studying adolescent nicotine use. Dr. Selya's public engagement on science on social media and Substack is her own content and is not commissioned, funded, or overseen by her employers or clients.

Articles by Arielle Selya

Science & EvidenceCommunity Perspectives

The Conundrum of Peer Review Invitations

These are the trains of thought going through my head when I receive peer review invitations. Other scientists, what do you do?

4 May 2026

Science & EvidenceCommunity Perspectives

SRNT 2026 Conference: Reaction

Highlights, lowlights, and other notable things from the conference. Not meant to be an all-inclusive list or a representative summary; just what stood out to me personally.

12 March 2026

Science & EvidenceCommunity Perspectives

New Research Flaw Unlocked?

In my weekly review of new nicotine/tobacco research, I just saw two examples of a critical flaw that to my knowledge is a brand new error. (The two papers have a common author.)

14 February 2026

Science & EvidenceCommunity Perspectives

Recent Successes in Correcting THR Science

Efforts to correct flawed science often go nowhere, but there are a few recent successes: a couple post-publication criticisms and a retraction - though not before flawed papers had caused real damage

26 January 2026

Media & CommunicationsCommunity Perspectives

Launching a YouTube Channel

I’ve decided to create a personal YouTube channel as part of a New Year’s resolution to bring THR science more widely to the public.

16 January 2026

Policy & RegulationCommunity Perspectives

Jumping to (Policy) Conclusions

Observational behavioral studies cannot inform about causality, let alone make recommendations about effective policy. Yet many such logical leaps routinely get through peer review.

28 December 2025

Ethics & Human RightsCommunity Perspectives

Eroding Autonomy in Health-Related Behaviors

Lifestyle-related behaviors are important determinants of health — but excessive focus on potential risks is undermining people's autonomy to make the most basic decisions on their own.

20 December 2025