Adam O. Goldstein

Dr. Adam O. Goldstein is a Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the UNC School of Medicine and holds an adjunct appointment at the Gillings School of Global Public Health. He directs the Tobacco Intervention Programs and Weight Management Program, focusing on tobacco cessation, regulatory science, and cancer care integration. His work has secured over $50M in grants, with research disseminated through media outlets like CNN and the New York Times. Dr. Goldstein teaches internationally on health leadership and clinical medicine in Moldova, Ukraine, and other countries.

Education: MD from Medical College of Georgia (1987), MPH from UNC (1993). Research emphasizes tobacco policy, warning label effectiveness, and behavioral interventions in oncology. Notable areas include cigar regulation, youth tobacco exposure, and smoking cessation among cancer survivors. He evaluates FDA communication strategies and state tobacco programs, with a focus on equity in health messaging.

Lab/Program Leadership: Directs federally funded research initiatives through the Tobacco Intervention Programs, specializing in longitudinal studies of tobacco use patterns and policy impact. His weight management program integrates behavioral health into primary care settings.