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A seminar in Washington, D.C. in August 2024 provided participants with training to effectively develop, implement, and enforce effective tobacco control policy interventions in China.

Even as regulations and bans seek to curb tobacco use, the tobacco industry is willing go to any lengths to keep its consumers hooked, even tapping into people’s cultural identity and pride.

Eight IGTC team members received two Excellence in Public Health Practice Awards from the Bloomberg School of Public Health this week for their international work. 

A recent addition to smoking-alternative products is the oral nicotine pouch, which contains crystalized nicotine powder and comes in a variety of flavors—and appeals to the youth market.

SRNT’s Annual Meeting is the leading scientific forum for the latest nicotine and tobacco research. Members of the IGTC team presented a wide range of research during the annual meeting.

More than 50 tobacco control experts convened at the 2024 Latin America and Caribbean Tobacco Control Leadership Program in Mexico City in late February to grow their influence. 

The Bangladesh Tobacco Control Research Network recently held its 11th annual Research Findings Dissemination Conference in Dhaka.

A study of the environmental impact of cigarette butt litter supported by IGTC provided evidence for a key decision at COP10.

These studies play a critical role in making sure retailers follow important tobacco control measures passed nationally.

Thought leadership pieces provide opportunities to increase key audience awareness of the continuously growing evidence supporting effective tobacco control interventions.

In a response to recent changes at the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World, IGTC Director Joanna Cohen and two colleagues wrote a special communication for Tobacco Control.  

The third annual Anthem Awards recognized the Institute for Global Tobacco Control in the category of “Health - Research Projects or Publications” for its study, “Spinning a Global Web,” conducted in partnership with the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. 

Evidence from multiple IGTC research initiatives conducted in the Philippines resulted in a three-part news feature in the Philippine Daily Inquirer calling for stronger policy measures to save 100,000+ Filipino lives each year.

View a recording of the lecture delivered by the University of Hong Kong’s Sophia Siu Chee Chan, discussing tobacco control policy challenges and opportunities.

A diverse group of 45 participants from 10 countries came together in August 2023 for critical discussions on tobacco taxation in IGTC's first in-person leadership program since early 2020.