UW Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention
UW-CTRI researchers have revised a questionnaire that researchers and clinicians can use to assess tobacco withdrawal. It’s called the Wisconsin Smoking Withdrawal Scale version 3 (WSWS 3) and it was published in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. Based on the Withdraw From Tobacco study, led by UW-CTRI Co-founder and Associate Director Dr. Tim Baker …
A new vaping product, the GeekVape Nano 3, offers a toggle switch that goes from one mode – in which the aerosol is first drawn into the mouth before being inhaled into the lungs – to a second mode that allows up to fivefold greater device airflow capacity. The company promises “bolder flavor and bigger …
The University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention (UW-CTRI) has received a five-year $11.1 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to identify strategies to improve tobacco use treatments for adult patients at Community Health Centers. University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention (UW-CTRI) Co-Director of Research Dr. Danielle McCarthy and …
The UW Division of General Internal Medicine has bestowed the 2026 Faculty Excellence in Research Award to UW-CTRI Director of Veterans Research Dr. Jessica Cook, PhD. The award recognizes excellence in independent research, scholarly productivity, innovation, impact on the field, and contributions to fostering scholarship within GIM. Nominators highlighted Cook’s nationally recognized research program, her …
A new product that concerns public health leaders is a device that resembles a pocket watch with a touchscreen akin to an Apple watch. It also contains nicotine. It’s a vaping device called Vaporesso Nano 5. Source: Vaporesso.com The company shows young adults using the product and markets the design options (such as “Yellow Satin,” …
When Alexa discovered she was pregnant, she knew it was time to quit smoking. She had seen the pamphlets and TV ads for the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line, and decided to try. Quit coaches helped her create a plan that worked for her and sent her a two-week supply of nicotine patches. “They really helped …
UW-CTRI Assistant Professor Dr. Jesse Kaye was one of three UW experts who presented to the community at a program called Badgers On Tap. These events are held in pubs, breweries, bars and other venues. A typical event includes 2-3 flash talks, Q&A, bingo and trivia. Jesse and colleagues presented about cannabis use. The talk, …
You can watch a free video on how to help those in the justice system address their tobacco use. It’s thanks to a collaboration between the UW-CTRI Outreach team and the Wisconsin Correctional Association (WCA). The WCA hosted the statewide virtual lunch webinar for professionals working with the justice-involved population. UW-CTRI Outreach Specialist Allie Gorrilla …
A new product available online that could affect public health is Mint Mates, a product from 7 Daze. They’re mints that look like breath fresheners or candy but also include nicotine. The products come in containers with 40 mints and are available in flavors such as grape, mango, menthol, spearmint and strawberry, and in either …
Lorraine Lathen, a revered advocate who for more than 20 years has helped Black people in the Milwaukee area avoid the harms of tobacco use, has officially joined UW-CTRI as a full-time employee. Lathen’s impact extends across Milwaukee and the state, where she has spent decades bringing together public health leaders, faith communities, policymakers and …