Dana Carroll

Dana Carroll, PhD, MPH, is an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, specializing in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences. As a certified tobacco treatment specialist and epidemiologist, their research focuses on achieving health equity through tobacco use reduction, particularly among American Indian communities.

• PhD in Epidemiology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (2017)
• MPH in Epidemiology, Kent State University (2013)
• BS in Molecular Genetics, The Ohio State University (2011)

Their work spans population-level epidemiologic surveys, clinical trials, and community-based participatory research. Key projects include: examining smoking susceptibility in American Indian populations, developing culturally tailored cessation programs, and contributing to federal tobacco product standardization research, especially nicotine reduction policies.

Recent publications highlight clinical trials on nicotine-reduction strategies (Lancet Regional Health 2024) and mixed-methods studies on digital cessation tools for Indigenous communities (Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2024). Research trends indicate strong focus on regulatory science, health disparities, and community-engaged methodologies.

• 2024 McKnight Presidential Fellow
• 2024 Jarvik-Russell New Investigator Award (SRNT)
• 2023 NIMHD Early Career Investigator
• 2023 School of Public Health Health Equity Impact Award

Carroll actively collaborates with Tribal nations and community organizations to develop culturally responsive interventions. Their work integrates biomarker analysis, policy evaluation, and community engagement to address tobacco-related health disparities.