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
Alcohol warning labels may not be reaching US adults, new research suggests
Findings from a study by UNC Lineberger's Marissa Hall, PhD, and colleagues suggest the current US alcohol warning label may no longer be an effective tool for communicating alcohol-related health risks to consumers.
Carolina researchers find at-home self-collection testing can expand STI and HPV screening
A new study is highlighting a simple but effective way to improve women’s health screenings for women who are often missed by traditional programs.
