Dr. Tanner’s primary research focus is health communication, in particular, how media present health information and how mass communication can be used to promote changes in health behavior. Her other research interests include television news and journalism education. Tanner currently serves as the Director of the Science and Health Communication Research Group at the University of South Carolina. She is also an active member of AEJMC’s Science Communication Interest Group, serving as the group’s chair from 2007-2008. Follow NewsU: Twitter Facebook