University at Buffalo · PsychologyThe Nicotine Lab
Larry W Hawk · Buffalo, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Larry Hawk's lab studies nicotine addiction and the effectiveness of smoking cessation methods, particularly focusing on electronic nicotine delivery systems like e-cigarettes. The team investigates how withdrawal symptoms differ between users of e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes, aiming to improve treatment strategies for tobacco dependence. They also explore remote clinical trial methods to enhance efficiency and inclusivity in research.
nicotine withdrawalelectronic nicotine delivery systemse-cigarettesclinical trialssmoking cessationbehavioral pharmacology
Research Aims
3AIM 01Examine withdrawal symptoms among daily vapers compared to cigarette smokers.
AIM 02Assess the impact of remote versus in-person trial methods on study efficiency.
AIM 03Characterize real-time puff behavior of electronic nicotine delivery systems in natural settings.
Skills the Lab Values
statistical analysissurvey designbehavioral assessmentclinical trial methodologyparticipant recruitmentdata collection techniquesqualitative research methods
Output against the department
Publications147bottom 49% of dept.152nd of 296
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most publishedleast published
Citations6.8ktop 45% of dept.133rd of 296
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most citedleast cited
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