Training future leaders in tobacco control and substance use research
Official title: Postdoctoral training in tobacco control
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-10832459 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help new researchers from different backgrounds become experts in fighting tobacco and substance use, so they can come up with new ideas to improve public health and create better policies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $522,936 |
| NIH project number | 5T32DA057216-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10832459 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would be individuals pursuing postdoctoral training in fields related to tobacco control and substance use research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic or research training programs may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This program focuses on training postdoctoral fellows to become experts in tobacco control and substance use research. It aims to attract individuals from diverse fields such as medicine, biology, social sciences, and policy to develop innovative strategies for tobacco control. The training will cover critical areas like the co-use of tobacco and cannabis, the health effects of cannabis, and the behaviors of industries contributing to substance use epidemics. By fostering a transdisciplinary approach, the program seeks to prepare researchers to inform public health policies and interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health strategies and interventions that reduce tobacco use and its associated health risks.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in training programs that focus on interdisciplinary approaches to public health and tobacco control.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ling, Pamela May — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Ling, Pamela May
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.