AUG/SEP 2006
Volume 12 - No. 3
SRNT Newsletter
August/September 2006, Volume 12, Number 3
In the Spotlight
• Plan to attend the 8th SRNT Europe conference, 23-26 September 2006, Kusadasi, Turkey. Please visit the website for more information : http://www.srnt2006eu.org/ .
• The SRNT Awards Committee (Neal Benowitz, Ellen Gritz,
David Balfour, Ken Warner and Dorothy Hatsukami) is pleased to
announce the recipients of the Society's 2007 awards:
The SRNT Ove Ferno Award for Clinical Research on Nicotine and Tobacco – Sharon M Hall, PhD, University of California San Francisco
John Slade Award – C. Tracy Orleans, Ph.D., Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
SRNT Young Investigator Award – Judith J. Prochaska, Ph.D., University of California San Francisco
These awards will be presented during SRNT's annual conference, which will be held in Austin, Texas, February 21-24, 2007.
• SRNT has recently established a
Student Listserv. This listserv is intended for student members
of the society to network on issues relevant to student education and training, including but not
limited to: academics and teaching, research methods and findings, grant and manuscript writing,
post-doctoral opportunities, and general interests. The goal of this listserv is to promote the exchange
of ideas from student groups of various universities and organizations, as well as all areas of
the nicotine/tobacco field. Within this forum, we encourage active participation, and hope you'll feel
free to ask questions and disseminate relevant information. For example, conversation could be
initiated about topics addressed on the primary listserv or those of current interest to you. You may
feel comfortable in this forum seeking feedback on issues such as theses/dissertation work,
research design and analysis, or course and teaching materials. Additionally, you can post important
announcements related to opportunities for post-doctoral fellowships, scholarships and awards,
or meetings and conferences. To subscribe to the
list, send an email to
srnt_student-on@srnt.org. Upon successful response to the confirmation email, an automated welcome with posting
instructions and rules will be sent to you.
• Nicotine & Tobacco
Research, now in its eighth volume of publication, has received an
impact factor that places it in the top quartile of journals in its category. The rating of 2.55, announced
June 14 by Thompson Scientific (ISI), follows several years of evaluation and three years of
citation tracking. This rating places the journal 19th in a group of 99 related publications — an
excellent achievement for a young journal. Journals in our field did well in this ranking, with
Tobacco Control receiving a rating of 2.415. Congratulations to
Gary Swan, founding editor-in-chief, and the
journal's excellent team of editors, reviewers, and staff. Congratulations also, of course, to all of those
whose research has helped us to achieve this outstanding score.
SRNT Member Honors, Awards, & Achievements
• SRNT member and recipient of the 2004 John Slade Award,
Ronald M. Davis, M.D., has been selected as
President-Elect of the American Medical
Association (AMA), the nation's largest and most influential physician organization. Following a year-long term as president-elect, Dr.
Davis will assume the AMA presidency in June 2007. His annual term as president will be followed by
an additional year term as immediate past president ending in June 2009. During his
acceptance speech, Dr. Davis told physicians at the AMA's Annual Meeting that Martin Luther King once
said, "`Service is the rent you pay for the space you occupy.' Each of us has been privileged to
occupy space in the halls of Medicine," said Dr. Davis. "I look forward to paying
my rent during the next three years." Dr. Davis served as the first
resident physician member on the AMA Board of Trustees from 1984 to 1987.
He returned to the Board of Trustees in 2001 and was re-elected in 2005.
He has served as chair of the Board Finance and Audit Committees,
AMA representative to the Joint Commission on Accreditation of
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Ron Davis, M.D., AMA President-elect, at a British Medical Association (BMA) press conference announcing BMA support for an AMA proposal for the federal government to require cigarette manufacturers to reduce nicotine in cigarettes to "non-addicting" levels |
• Daniel Rodriguez, Ph.D., of the University of Pennsylvania, was awarded a grant by the
Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation (CRPF; http://www.preventcancer.org/index.cfm
). Dr. Rodriquez's grant, entitled Mediators of the Adolescent Physical Activity and Smoking
Relationship will run from 2006 to 2008. Hypothesizing that physical activity may protect adolescents from
beginning to smoke and improve eating habits, as well as overall health, Dr. Rodriguez will be recruiting
350 high school students to complete two surveys one year apart. The study will measure
physical activity, smoking, the students' physical self-concept, sport competence beliefs, and physical
activity enjoyment. The results of this study may help us improve smoking prevention initiatives targeted
to teenagers
• Belinda Borrelli was an invited speaker at Heideheuvel Hospital, Hilversum, Netherlands.
Her presentation was entitled Motivational Interviewing for Health Behavior
Change.
Nicotine & Tobacco News
• Linda Sarna, R.N., D.N.Sc,. and Stella Bialous, R.N., Dr.P.H., are the guest editors of a upcoming Supplement in Nursing Research that will be distributed at the 13th World Conference on Tobacco OR Health (WCTOH). The Supplement is entitled Reports from a National Conference on Nursing and Tobacco Cessation: Setting a Research Agenda. This report covers the proceedings of a pre-conference meeting of the NCTOH that took place in May 2005 in Chicago. Issues will be available at the American Nurses Association booth.
• Janie Heath PhD, APRN, BC-ANP,
ACNP was Guest Editor for an entire issue of
Critical Care Nursing Clinics North America
devoted to "Tobacco Use and Smoking Cessation in Acute and
Critical Care" 2006, 1(18) xxvii-xix. Out of 40 authors in Heath's issue, 10 were SRNT members,
including:
· Karen Suchanek Hudmon and colleaques' article entitled The epidemiology of tobacco use and dependence (pages 1-11);
· Robin L. Corelli and colleaque's article entitled Pharmacologic intervention for smoking cessation (pages 39-52);
· Lisa Kroon's article entitled Drug interactions and smoking: Raising awareness for acute and critical care providers (pages 53-62);
· Jeannette O. Andrews and Martha S. Tingen's article entitled The effect of smoking, smoking cessation, and passive smoke exposure on common laboratory values in clinical settings: A review of the evidence (pages 63-70);
· Kathleen F. Gaffney and colleagues' article entitled Postpartum tobacco use: Developing evidence for practice (pages 71-80); and
· Linda Sarna, Stella Bialous , Elizabeth Barbeau, and Deborah McLellan's article entitled Strategies to implement tobacco control policy and advocacy initiatives (pages 113-122).
• Robyn Richmond, Tobacco Editor of
Drug and Alcohol Review, would like to bring your attention to
a Special Edition of that journal on "Reflections on Smoking Cessation Research", which she
was instrumental in putting together. The Special Edition includes papers from researchers with a wealth
of experience and a longstanding background conducting research in smoking cessation. A few of
these include: Daniel Blumentahl, Ron Borland, Alan Dever, Jean-Francois Etter, Jonathan
Foulds, Judith Gordon, Harry Lando, Ed Lichtenstein, Linda Pederson, Jim Prochaska,
Herb Severson, Saul Shiffman, Michael Steinberg, Wayne Velicer, Doug Ziedonis, Nick Zwar,
along with Dr. Richmond, herself, and many others. Taylor and Francis, the publishers, have established
a web link for you to download this Special Edition or any of the papers in it. Dr. Richmond hopes
you will consider submitting papers to the Drug and Alcohol Reviewat some future date. The weblink
is http://www.journalsonline.tandf.co.uk/link.asp?id=p77526u171rh
.
Conference Updates & Upcoming Training Opportunities
• International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease 5th Annual Conference Hong Kong: If you haven't yet decided whether to come to Hong Kong in November for the ISPTID annual conference, conference organizers would like to encourage you with a promise of a very high quality program covering most aspects of tobacco-induced disease and with internationally renowned speakers. Add to that the fact that November is an excellent time to visit Hong Kong and you can combine an academic experience with a holiday! You can get information about the conference from this website: http://www.hku.hk/ptid/ .
• The Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, the Center to Reduce Cancer
Health Disparities, and the Office of Women's Health of the National Cancer Institute are pleased to
announce the 2nd Biennial Career Development Workshop to Promote Diversity in
Research Funding (formerly the Minority Investigator Career Development Workshop). This meeting will
be held September 6-8, 2006, in Palm Desert, California. The purpose of the workshop is to
provide training on the grants process, grant writing, and research methodology to mid-career
and/or transitioning scientists from underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities, persons with
disabilities, and individuals from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. The ultimate goal is to
increase the number NIH grants held by these applicants. This workshop is consistent with the
Trans-HHS Cancer Health Disparities Progress Review Group goal to develop training programs designed
to create a diverse cancer care workforce. For additional information about the workshop and to
complete the online registration form please visit the workshop Web site at http://www.scgcorp.com/2ndbiennial/ .
• The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
is hosting the 3rd Annual Spit Tobacco Summit,
October 16-18, 2006. This year's theme is Advancing Understanding and Building Collaboration.
Mark your calendars and plan to attend this exciting event, October 16-18, 2006 in Rochester, MN.
The meeting is designed to bring together individuals from a variety of disciplines interested in
smokeless tobacco including tobacco treatment specialists, basic scientists, population researchers,
clinical trialists, physicians, dentists, dental hygienists, advocacy groups, tobacco prevention and
control administrators, youth advocates, and Native American and Alaska Native tribal tobacco
prevention and treatment service providers. Topics that will be discussed include a summary of
smokeless tobacco research, clinical approaches to smokeless tobacco treatment, health risks associated
with smokeless tobacco use, community approaches to smokeless tobacco treatment and
prevention, building partnerships, and addressing health disparities. At the end of this conference,
interdisciplinary collaborations will be fostered and critical areas for advancing the field of smokeless
tobacco treatment, research, and advocacy will be outlined. To request a brochure, contact the Mayo
School of Continuing Medical Education, Telephone:
(800) 323-2688 (US) or directly (507) 284-2509
E-mail: cme@mayo.edu. Website: www.mayo.edu/cme.
• On October 9–12, 2006, The ACT Center for Tobacco Treatment, Education & Research of
the University of Mississippi Medical Center
(UMMC) in Jackson is offering a training opportunity
on Intensive Treatment of the Tobacco Dependent Patient: A Certification Program for
Tobacco Treatment Specialists. This 4-day workshop prepares attendees to establish and deliver a
standardized, high-intensity tobacco intervention program. Interactive presentations and extensive
hands-on experience comprise this workshop's primary learning methods. Training is evidence-based,
emphasizing a cognitive-behavioral approach within the biopsychosocial model. While drawing heavily
upon the Public Health Service Guideline (2000) "Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence," our
curriculum is continually updated to incorporate the latest advances in the literature. This workshop
meets current competency standards for Specialists set forth by the Association for the Treatment
of Tobacco Use and Dependence (ATTUD). An understanding of addiction concepts, clinical
assessment, and the intervention approach are paramount. The practical application of the information
and experiences provided is emphasized. Our faculty's considerable clinical and research
expertise results in a comprehensive, high-quality training experience for attendees. A unique aspect of
the training approach employed is the in-depth, session-by-session practice in delivering the ACT
Center Tobacco Treatment Program. This manualized approach has evolved over the past 20 years.
All issues related to implementing this state-of-the-art treatment program are addressed,
including administrative considerations, interpretation of clinical data, counseling strategies, medications,
and program evaluation. Attendees receive the following: (1) Pre-Workshop Review Materials (permitting
a reduction in workshop time from 5 to 4 days), (2) Workshop Manual, (3) Workshop Resource
Disc, (4) Therapist Treatment Manual, (5) Patient Resource Workbook, and (6) Clinic and
Administrative Forms, including PDFs of necessary resources for quality duplication. After attending this
workshop, participants can pursue Certification as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS), recognized
and endorsed by UMMC. Additional requirements include evidence of sufficient practice hours,
and successful completion of the written examination. Offsite examinations can be arranged.
Program enrollment is open to individuals meeting minimum eligibility requirements (please visit our
website listed below for specific details). Cost is $650 for out of state applicants and $200 for MS
residents. This fee includes the cost of the certification process (documentation of prerequisites, test
arrangements and administration, scoring, provision of
certificate). The ACT Center offers this program on
a semi-annual basis, as well as a briefer "update" program for certification renewal. To register or
for more information, go to http://actcenter.umc.edu/specialist_goal.html
, or contact Joyce Shelby (601) 815-1271. Note: On-site training at other locations is also possible, permitting greater
convenience for trainees. Given a sufficient number of participants, a significantly lower overall cost can
be arranged. Please contact Dr. Tom Payne at (601) 815-1180 if you wish to discuss this possibility.