UW Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention
UW-CTRI Regional Outreach Specialist Allie Gorrilla, MPH and UW-CTRI Researcher Dr. Jesse Kaye recently presented online to more than 130 VA Veteran Justice Program (VJP) providers from across the country. One participant said, “It was really terrific—tons of relevant information and directly applicable suggestions for VJP staff to start building in tobacco use to their …
Young adults who vaped experienced interrupted sleeping, which turned their sleep-vape schedule into a vicious cycle, according to research published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research. Researchers from the University of Texas in Houston and UW-CTRI tracked 35 young adults (ages 18–25) who vaped daily and wore smartwatches 24/7 to assess sleep quality. Participants completed ecological …
UW-CTRI colleagues presented at the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 2025 Annual Conference in New Orleans. Here’s a rundown of UW-CTRI participation. Symposia 1. Dr. Adrienne Johnson, co-chair.Pre-Conference Workshop #3: Moving the Needle on Impact: Implementation Strategies and Applications in Tobacco Treatment. Presenters highlighted an implementation science framework, strategy, or study design and …
UW-CTRI researchers have published a new study in the journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research that identifies some promising ways to improve smoking treatment trial recruitment in primary care settings. Using electronic health records (EHR) at clinics to prompt staff to make the referral is one way to help. Another is to relax inclusion criteria that …
The Avenues Study is recruiting people in Milwaukee and Madison who both smoke and vape for a research study trying different avenues to quit smoking – avenues that may or may not include quitting vaping at the same time. Ads in Milwaukee went up in three bus shelters, including one next to the Fiserv Forum …
As dual use of nicotine and cannabis grows, and the state legislature considers legalization of cannabis use, UW-CTRI is co-sponsoring the inaugural UW-Madison Cannabis Research Conference at Union South April 22. The theme this year is, “From Seed to Society: Cultivating Connections.” Presentations and panel discussions will focus on four priority topic areas: Agriculture; Health and …
Alternative products like vapes or cigarettes with very low levels of nicotine (VLNCs) seemed to help people with no intention of quitting smoking to avoid smoking their regular brand of cigs—not just during a trial switch week but even in the week thereafter. These results, from the original Options Study led by UW-CTRI Director of …
While smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death among US Veterans, only 70 to 90 percent of Vets are ready to quit smoking when offered help. Researchers from UW-CTRI and the VA hope to pinpoint how to help more Vets feel ready to quit smoking, thanks to a new $2.7 million grant …
Susan had smoked off and on for 40-some years and mentioned to her doctor that she wanted to quit. One day, the BREATHE 2 postcard arrived in her mail. “That’s how I found out about the study and it sounded interesting,” Susan said. She had set a goal to quit smoking and the study came …
UW-CTRI colleagues will present at the upcoming Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 2025 Annual Conference in New Orleans March 13-15. Here’s a rundown of UW-CTRI participation. Symposia Presentations Posters Watch for full coverage from New Orleans in the April!