Training future experts in tobacco addiction prevention and treatment
Supporting Tobacco-Related Ongoing Education and Research (STRONGER) Scholar Program
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 ID | NIH-11059198 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program include medical students and doctoral trainees interested in addiction research, particularly those from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in medical education or research training may not directly benefit from this program.
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 performed: Previous initiatives focused on training in addiction research have shown promise in enhancing workforce capabilities and addressing health disparities.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- 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 below.