TTURC | Transdisciplinary Tobacco Use Research Center

Recently Completed Projects

Georgetown Adolescence Tobacco Research study, (GATOR study)
This prospective cohort study followed high school students and examined the role of social, psychological, and genetic factors in smoking adoption. Principal Investigator:Janet Audrain, Ph.D.

Ethical Issues in Smoking and Genetics
This project identified clinical, ethical and policy issues raised in emerging research in pharmacogenetics and smoking cessation treatment. Principal Investigator: Alexandra Shields, Ph.D.