About UMTRN

Who We Are

UMTRN is a network of University of Michigan scholars who share a commitment to tobacco and nicotine research. The University of Michigan is privileged to be home to one of the largest and strongest contingents of tobacco and nicotine researchers in the world. Our members span many disciplines and areas of expertise, ranging from
basic biological research on nicotine addiction to
the impacts of policy on smoking. UMTRN members
are interested in applying research findings for the public good whenever possible.

Mission

Our mission is to increase the quality of research on tobacco and nicotine, as well as its utility by:

Disseminating information about UM tobacco researchers and their work

Creating a forum within the University for the interdisciplinary exchange of ideas

Enhancing tobacco education and training opportunities, both within and outside of the University

Enriching tobacco research on campus by supporting researchers new to the field or to the University

Providing grant opportunities to UMTRN members

Leadership

UMTRN's director is Dr. Kenneth Warner, Dean of the School of Public Health and the Avedis Donabedian Distinguished University Professor of Public Health. The Network's executive director is Clifford Douglas, J.D., who also teaches the tobacco policy course in the School of Public Health. UMTRN is governed by an Executive Committee, composed of the director, the executive director, and four senior faculty researchers: Dr. Margaret Gnegy, Dr. Sally Guthrie, Dr. Ovide Pomerleau and Dr. Victor Strecher.