Sarah Gollust

Sarah Gollust, Ph.D., is a Professor at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health, affiliated with the Division of Health Policy and Management. She teaches courses on public health ethics and health policy analysis, and her research focuses on the intersection of media communication, public attitudes, and health policy formulation.

Her research explores how health information is disseminated through media channels to influence public opinion and policy decisions. Key areas of application include obesity prevention, health disparities, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and cancer screening initiatives. She emphasizes improving communication strategies for both the public and policymakers.

Gollust has presented her work to organizations such as the Minnesota Department of Health, the American Heart Association, and the Institute on Medicine, highlighting her commitment to translating research into practice.