Andy Tan: 2026 Fellow of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco

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Andy Tan

Annenberg School for Communication associate professor Andy Tan has been elected a 2026 fellow of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT).

SRNT fellows are selected for outstanding research contributions to nicotine and tobacco research, as well as for their dedication to advancing the field through leadership, mentoring, and the development of policy or practice regarding tobacco and nicotine products.

Dr. Tan directs the Health Communication & Equity Lab at Annenberg. His research examines the impact of marketing, media, and public health messaging on health behaviors and outcomes among diverse populations, including young adults, socioeconomically disadvantaged groups, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender populations. He has been published widely in peer-reviewed journals, and his scholarship and work have been cited in major news outlets, including CNN, The Wall Street Journal, and NBC News.

In March 2025, Dr. Tan testified before the Philadelphia City Council Committees on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services on restricting youth access to nicotine and tobacco products.

The new class of SRNT fellows will be recognized at the SRNT 32nd Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland from March 4-7.

The Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) is the only professional association dedicated exclusively to the support of researchers, academics, treatment professionals, government employees, and the many others working across disciplines in the field of nicotine and tobacco research. With members in more than 40 countries, SRNT has a global reach.