Dr. Kathrin Milbury's lab focuses on supporting patients with advanced cancer and their family caregivers through innovative therapeutic approaches. They investigate the impact of family-focused meditation programs on mental health and spiritual wellbeing, aiming to enhance the quality of life for both patients and caregivers. The lab employs various research methods, including randomized controlled trials and real-time behavior monitoring, to better understand and improve coping strategies in this vulnerable population.

Dr. Jason D. Robinson's lab focuses on innovative approaches to help people quit smoking, particularly older adults at higher risk for lung cancer. They are exploring effective combinations of treatments, including medications and counseling, delivered virtually to assess their impact on smoking cessation success. Additionally, the lab investigates the potential benefits and risks of electronic cigarettes as a less harmful alternative for smokers who are unable or unwilling to quit combustible cigarettes.