PhD
Gillings Distinguished Professor in Public Health
Gillings School of Global Public Health
UNC-Chapel Hill
Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program
Area of Interest
Noel Brewer, PhD, is a distinguished professor of health behavior at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. He studies health behaviors that prevent cancer. Brewer’s current work focuses on increasing HPV vaccination, improving tobacco warnings, and encouraging appropriate use of medical screening tests.
Awards and Honors
- Highly Cited Researchers (Top 1%), Web of Science, Clarivate Analytics, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Fellow, American Psychological Society, 2019
News and Stories
Brewer receives American Cancer Society’s Volunteer Leadership Award
The ACS has honored Noel Brewer, PhD, with its Volunteer Leadership Award, which recognizes those who have taken on major volunteer leadership roles for ACS or have given many years of exceptional service across the organization.
Updated alcohol warning labels may prompt people to cut back
New labels on alcoholic beverages warning of specific disease risks, including cancer and liver disease, could better motivate reduced drinking, according to a new study.
