Training future experts in tobacco addiction prevention and treatment
Official title: Supporting Tobacco-Related Ongoing Education and Research (STRONGER) Scholar Program
Funded at University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr · NIH-11059198 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help medical students and doctoral trainees, especially those from diverse backgrounds, learn how to fight tobacco addiction and improve health for everyone, so they can better support patients in quitting smoking and reduce health issues related to tobacco.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $374,467 |
| NIH project number | 5R25DA059907-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11059198 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program include medical students and doctoral trainees interested in addiction research, particularly those from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in medical education or research training may not directly benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program focuses on training the next generation of clinician-scientists to tackle tobacco addiction and its related health disparities. It offers educational experiences in tobacco addiction science to medical students and doctoral trainees, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. Participants will gain knowledge and skills in tobacco dependence treatment and research methodologies, preparing them to implement evidence-based interventions in healthcare settings. The program aims to enhance the workforce's ability to address tobacco-related health inequities effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more skilled workforce capable of reducing tobacco-related health disparities and improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives focused on training in addiction research have shown promise in enhancing workforce capabilities and addressing health disparities.
Where this research is happening
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University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reitzel, Lorraine R — University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Reitzel, Lorraine R
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.