Evaluating biomarkers and products related to tobacco and vaping.
Core 3 - Biomarkers and Product Evaluation
This study is looking at how using tobacco products, like vaping, affects your body by checking for harmful substances in your body fluids, so we can better understand the risks and help improve health advice for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11077360 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on identifying and measuring biomarkers that indicate exposure to tobacco products and their biological effects. By analyzing body fluids from individuals who use these products, the study aims to characterize the toxicants and carcinogens present in commonly used vaping products. The research employs advanced techniques to assess nicotine metabolism and other harmful substances, providing valuable data that can inform public health strategies and individual health assessments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adolescents and adults who currently use tobacco or vaping products.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use tobacco or vaping products are unlikely to benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of the health impacts of tobacco and vaping products, ultimately guiding better prevention and treatment strategies for users.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has successfully utilized similar biomarker evaluation methods to assess tobacco exposure and its health effects.
Where this research is happening
Winston-Salem, United States
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Murphy, Sharon E — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Murphy, Sharon 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.