Here, we publish important new scientific research and materials, discuss significant NGP category developments in the media, report on scientific conferences we’ve attended, and more. Please note not all of this content is available in certain territories.
Grant O’Connell, Strategic Science & Policy Engagement Director at Imperial Brands, recently talked vaping science and policy with Italian magazine Panorama. In his conversation with journalist Marco Morello, O’Connell discussed subjects ranging from changing global regulations to publishing individual research results in peer-review journals. You can see the original article here (in Italian, web browsers […]
25 Jun 2020
How do we make sense of conflicting and contradictory studies? Scientific Officer Rory Shadbolt reveals what to look out for when reading about research in the media. From coronavirus predictions to the health effects of coffee, the media is full of stories brimming with science, analysis and advice. But reports of some studies often miss […]
16 Jun 2020
By Grant O’ Connell, Strategic Science & Policy Engagement Director New peer-reviewed, published research1 by Imperial Brands continues to consolidate its pre-clinical evidence in the ongoing vaping vs. smoking debate. myblu vape products may offer a significantly less harmful alternative for adult smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke. “In chemical terms, myblu vapour is […]
1 Jun 2020
Behind the Headlines is a regular feature taking a slightly deeper dive into a piece of recent media coverage of NGP research. This edition’s story: In late February a number of outlets, including The Telegraph, reported vapers were “more likely to have gum disease”. The Daily Mail stated vape use “alters the mouth’s microbiome and […]
20 May 2020
Ahead of new legislation for the next generation of nicotine products in New Zealand, Strategic Science & Policy Engagement Director Grant O’Connell explains Imperial Brands’ stance on selling vapes. For the past five years, New Zealand smokers have been embracing the new generation of less harmful alternatives to conventional cigarettes. The number of adult smokers […]
13 May 2020
By Grant O’Connell, Strategic Science and Policy Engagement Director Beyond Smoke is an exciting new manifesto from Imperial Brands. It explains the scientific approach underpinning the development of our Next Generation Products (NGPs), and how our belief in the transformative potential of our NGP portfolio for adult smokers across the globe is grounded in the […]
24 Apr 2020
