Dr. Yang’s research interests include health communication, environmental and science communication, media effects.

Dr. Shao specializes in translational cancer communication science and digital health interventions. Her work focuses on developing human-centered technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), and mobile health (mHealth) applications to deliver evidence-based health interventions, with an emphasis on underserved communities.

Dr. Sellers's teaching interests include research methods and media techniques. His research interests include video games, environmental communication, and new communication technology. 

Dr. Lazenby is an interpersonal health communication scholar whose research focuses on how communication about the body influences health behaviors and health outcomes.