UW Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention
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, …
The National Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Recovery convened an expert committee to develop a national action plan that will help behavioral health centers nationwide. The goal is to empower people recovering from other addictions and mental illness while also addressing tobacco use. The Wisconsin Nicotine Treatment Integration Project (WiNTiP) has done this work statewide …
UW-CTRI Researcher Jesse Kaye, PhD, has been promoted to Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. He is now on the tenure track. Dr. Kaye’s research aims to develop and disseminate more accessible and effective tobacco cessation treatments. Dr. Kaye recently secured a 5-year $1 million career development award from the National …
UW-CTRI has updated the popular Bucket Approach training, a strategy that professionals in behavioral healthcare can use to help patients quit tobacco use. Created in 2017 by now-retired UW-CTRI Distinguished Scientist Dr. Bruce Christiansen, the idea of the Bucket Approach is that individuals with severe mental illness, who smoke at higher rates than the general …
In a recent issue of the medical journal CHEST, Dr. Pauline Pradère et al examined health records of 150 French patients with lung cancer and observed very high rates of patients who smoke – not only tobacco (91%), but many who smoke both cannabis and tobacco (39%). In that same issue of CHEST, UW-CTRI Director Dr. Hasmeena Kathuria and Researcher Dr. Jesse Kaye analyzed the …
UW-CTRI colleagues presented and served in a plethora of roles at the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT) 2026 Annual Conference in Baltimore. Here is a rundown: Pre-conference workshops UW-CTRI Researcher Dr. Jesse Kaye and Dr. Andrea Weinberger were workshop co-chairs for “Tobacco and Cannabis Co–Use Through a Health Equity Lens.” At that …
Whoo-wee, did UW-CTRI lasso some publicity by granting interviews with big media partners. So wrangle a saddle and check it out!
UW-CTRI colleagues will embody the Wisconsin Idea by presenting their research findings to people from around the world during the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco’s 2026 annual conference in Baltimore. Here is a run-down of the honors and presentations: Dr. Adrienne Johnson will begin her role as the new SRNT Treasurer. Dr. Megan …
The UW Department of Medicine has selected UW-CTRI Research Director Dr. Danielle McCarthy for an Outstanding Senior Faculty Research Award for her exceptional contributions to research, mentorship and leadership. “Danielle continues to elevate UW-CTRI’s impact through her work to improve the reach and effectiveness of tobacco treatment, especially for populations disproportionately impacted by tobacco use …
UW-CTRI Researcher Dr. Jesse Kaye was awarded a K23 grant, a major career milestone, from the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of Drug Abuse. Kaye will explore how machine learning (a subfield of artificial intelligence, or “AI”) might help to personalize treatment in real time for people trying to address their tobacco use. “Personalized treatment …