Enhancing careers in tobacco research
Career-Enhancement
This study is all about helping new researchers learn how to better understand and study how tobacco products are marketed and sold, so they can find ways to improve regulations and reduce tobacco use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10478098 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research initiative at the University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers University aims to develop a group of interdisciplinary researchers focused on tobacco product regulation. It will provide training and mentorship to pre-doctoral and postdoctoral fellows, as well as early-stage investigators, to enhance their skills in conducting research on the marketing and distribution of tobacco products. The program will support pilot projects that explore the effects of advertising and packaging on tobacco use and perceptions. By fostering collaboration among experienced researchers and newcomers, the initiative seeks to build a robust research capacity in tobacco regulatory science.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include early-stage researchers and fellows interested in tobacco regulatory science.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in academic or research settings may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and regulation of tobacco products, ultimately reducing nicotine addiction and its associated health risks.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in tobacco regulatory science has shown promise in understanding the impact of marketing on tobacco use, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Audrain-Mcgovern, Janet E — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Audrain-Mcgovern, Janet E
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 below.