The ABF team, led by Prof. Dr. Gerhard Scherer
Using the biomarkers identified in their review, ABF has launched a clinical study of different nicotine user groups. The trial assesses six groups: those who use combustible cigarettes, heat-not-burn products, e-cigarettes/vapes, oral tobacco, and oral nicotine, as well as never users. The final report on this study, expected in the first quarter of 2021, will summarize validated biomarkers that can differentiate user groups and specify the levels of exposure within each group.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) 26th Annual Meeting
New Orleans, Louisiana, March 11-14 2020
SRNT’s Annual Meeting provides an excellent opportunity for attendees of all backgrounds to participate in a high-caliber discussion of research in the field of nicotine and tobacco research.
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting
San Diego, California, April 24-29 2020
This annual meeting covers the latest discoveries across the cancer research field. It touches on everything from population science and prevention to cancer biology, translational research, and clinical studies.
The E-Cigarette Summit USA
Washington DC, May 4 2020
The 2020 E-Cigarette Summit USA provides an evidence-based environment to encourage respectful dialogue on current science and public health topics, with the goal of reducing smoking-related death and disease.
Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) Annual Conference
Washington DC, May 7-8 2020
FDLI aims to address complex legal, regulatory, compliance, and policy issues in all facets of the FDA-regulated landscape. Congregating stakeholders and experts from multiple interlinking sectors, the conference offers in-depth discussions and analyses on a wide variety of timely topics.
7th Global Forum on Nicotine
Warsaw, Poland, June 11-13 2020
The theme for GFN 20 is ‘Nicotine: science, ethics and human rights.’ The conference will examine advances in the science of nicotine alongside related ethical and moral issues. Discussions will pay particular attention to human rights concerns relevant to consumers and those who advocate for the right to health.
The closing date for abstracts for GFN oral presentations is February 9th 2020. For more information, click here.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNERSHIP
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