UMN Tobacco Research Programs

01/09/2026

Stop by and see us!
Visit TRP at the SWellness Expo brought to you by the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Chaska Community Center, tomorrow, January 10, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM at the Chaska Community Center.
Come learn more, ask questions, and take a step toward your wellness journey—we can’t wait to see you!

01/02/2026

We’ll be at the S Wellness Expo next Saturday! Come say hi, browse wellness vendors, enjoy special deals, and learn more about local resources :)

12/26/2025

New year. New goals. Healthier futures.
How are you committing to better health in the year ahead?

12/19/2025

We’re sharing this cozy zucchini and watercress soup because the TRP is currently working on a study involving watercress—a lesser-known but interesting leafy green As we review our findings, we want to help spread awareness and spark curiosity about this vegetable and the many ways it can be enjoyed. If you’re feeling adventurous, give watercress a try in this soup or in your own favorite recipes. Stay tuned to learn more about what we discover!

12/12/2025

Interested in participating in research? Former Smokers Needed!

Click here to learn more: https://studyfinder.umn.edu/studies/31172

12/12/2025

Congratulations to Emily Hackworth on receiving a $1,000 Professional Development Award!

12/05/2025

Join us in congratulating Samir Khariwala, MD, MS, on being featured as a speaker at FHNO in Bengaluru, India — an exciting moment of global collaboration and impact for our community.
And a quick shout-out to our ENT colleagues who were also reflecting on the contributions of Dr. Dorothy Hatsukami and Dr. Steve Hecht. Always great to see interconnected work across our teams!

🌍 Head, neck, and halfway around the globe! 🌍

Department Chair Samir Khariwala, MD, MS, presented as a featured speaker at the Foundation for Head & Neck Oncology FHNO in Bengaluru, India, this past weekend. Sharing his expertise and insights with the global medical community!

10/17/2025

Your lungs can hold up to 6 liters of air — that’s like 3 soda bottles!

10/03/2025

Did you know? Cigarette butts are the most common form of litter worldwide, with an estimated 4.5 trillion discarded every year! A reminder of the impact of everyday waste on our environment.

09/26/2025

UMN To***co Research Programs partnered with the American Indian Cancer Foundation to co-develop a culturally tailored smartphone app to support American Indians in quitting smoking.

Check out this link to participate!
https://redcap.link/SmokefreeStudy

09/19/2025

Thank you to the Minneapolis Farmers Market for letting us be part of your summer! We’re grateful for the chance to connect with so many amazing people. 🌞🥬