Career development resources for tobacco regulatory science professionals
Official title: Center for Coordination of Analysis, Science, Enhancement, and Logistics (CASEL) in Tobacco Regulatory Science - Career Enhancement Core
Funded at Westat, INC. · NIH-11387773 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A center program provides professional development and education resources to help researchers, students, and mentors grow in the field of tobacco regulatory science.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Westat, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bethesda, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $879,275 |
| NIH project number | 5U54DA046060-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11387773 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to patients directly; relates to researchers and trainees in tobacco regulatory science.
✕Less likely to help
People who are not involved in TRS or research training may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Career Enhancement Core to boost TRS knowledge and skills through virtual and in-person training, career guidance, and networking. It builds on existing training centers to create educational resources, materials, and opportunities for researchers at all career stages. The program focuses on strengthening infrastructure, collaboration, and career pathways within the tobacco regulatory science community.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: It could help researchers pursue TRS careers more effectively and advance studies that inform tobacco-related policies and protections.
How similar studies have gone: Prior TRS training programs have shown that structured career development improves research capacity and collaboration.
Where this research is happening
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Westat, INC.
Bethesda, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stroup, Andrea M — Westat, INC.
- Study coordinator: Stroup, Andrea M
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.