Adam Goldstein

Dr. Adam Goldstein is an Adjunct Professor and Elizabeth and Oscar Goodwin Distinguished Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He serves as Director of Departmental Advancement and directs Tobacco Intervention Programs including the Tobacco Treatment Program and Tobacco Prevention and Evaluation Program. His research focuses on tobacco cessation strategies, cancer survivorship, and substance abuse interventions, with over 200 publications in high-impact media outlets like the New York Times and CNN. Dr. Goldstein has mentored students internationally in leadership development and health policy, conducting programs in Moldova, Ukraine, Armenia, Argentina, Chile, Haiti, and Israel.

His research interests emphasize translating evidence into public health policy, particularly through media engagement and program evaluation. He explores innovative tobacco control strategies, including electronic nicotine delivery systems, cigar warnings, and the intersection of tobacco use with cancer outcomes. Recent work addresses policy implications of flavored tobacco products, telehealth adaptation for tobacco treatment programs, and disparities in cessation support access.

Dr. Goldstein’s work bridges clinical practice and population health, with notable contributions to bladder cancer survivorship care, opioid prescription monitoring, and the economic analysis of tobacco treatment programs. His international collaborations highlight cross-cultural approaches to health education and smoking cessation.