Dr. Changmin Yan is currently an Associate Professor of Advertising and Public Relations at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr. Yan is a communication scholar with expertise in health promotion, clinical and community communication, and translational research. His work focuses on how evidence-based communication strategies can enhance patient care, support public understanding of health information, and strengthen partnerships between clinicians, researchers, and communities. Across his interdisciplinary research portfolio, Dr. Yan develops and evaluates communication interventions that translate scientific discoveries into practical tools for improving health outcomes, reducing disparities, and informing healthcare policy and practice. His projects span environmental health, early childhood development, gerontology, and healthcare access, grounded in community engagement and a commitment to elevating different stakeholders' voices in the design and implementation of health solutions. He currently serves on the editorial board of Media Psychology. Dr. Yan earned his Ph.D. in Mass Communications from the Pennsylvania State University.