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.
Any viable less harmful alternatives to cigarettes must be acceptable to those adult smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke, but should not appeal to non-smokers. This infographic blog explores a key pre-market study assessing perceptions and intentions to use Imperial’s heated tobacco device, Pulze, Dr Thomas Nahde, Head of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs (DACH […]
7 Oct 2021
Last week, the Global Tobacco & Nicotine Forum (GTNF) took place in London. The annual event provides a platform for debate and the exchange of ideas around tobacco, Next Generation Products (NGPs) and nicotine among public health experts, industry representatives and other key stakeholders. This year, Imperial Brands CEO Stefan Bomhard presented a keynote in […]
28 Sep 2021
As the comprehensive evidence-base substantiating heated tobacco builds, so does the number of endorsements from public health bodies, recognising the category’s dramatic harm reduction potential. Explore the timeline below to see some of its major milestones … One of the most promising tobacco harm reduction (THR) innovations for adult smokers who would otherwise continue to […]
15 Sep 2021
Chairing the 74th Tobacco Science and Research Conference, Group Science and Regulatory Affairs Director Joe Thompson shares some thoughts from his keynote address. It’s with great pleasure that I’m chairing the 74th Tobacco Science and Research Conference (TSRC), a hybrid event taking place both virtually and in Boston, Massachusetts, US. Boston, of course, is […]
31 Aug 2021
Imperial Brands is delighted to be hosting the 74th Tobacco Science Research Conference (TSRC), a hybrid event that’s taking place both virtually and in Boston, Massachusetts between 29-31 August. The important theme driving the agenda at this year’s conference is: ‘Is Tobacco Harm Reduction At Risk? The Need for Science & Engagement.’ Group Science & […]
14 Aug 2021
We are very disappointed and concerned to hear that the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT) has decided not to permit tobacco manufacturers to attend their future conferences. Imperial Brands has attended – and presented at – the SRNT’s Annual Meetings for a number of years, as well as having had our research […]
11 Aug 2021