The future of e-cigarette research with Monserrat Conde

The future of e-cigarette research with Monserrat Conde

Curious about how others tackle the e-cigarette research frontier? This episode of Addiction Audio brings you an enlightening conversation between Dr Chloe Burke and Dr Monserrat Conde from the University of Oxford. Dr Conde shares insights from her recent study, which seeks to bridge the gap in understanding the link between e-cigarette use and later smoking in young people.

With a focus on creating recommendations for future research, Dr Conde discusses the meticulous process of gathering and synthesising existing evidence through an innovative tool called the 'evidence and gap map'. This map helps identify what we know and, crucially, what we don't about vaping's potential gateway effect.

One of the standout aspects of the episode is the deep dive into the stakeholder engagement process, where Dr Conde highlights how feedback from diverse voices led to significant refinements in their recommendations. It's a reminder that research isn't just about numbers—it's about people and context too. The episode also covers two pivotal recommendations: understanding demographic influences on vaping behaviours and broadening data collection beyond Western contexts to include insights from low- and middle-income countries.

For those invested in the nuances of addiction research, this episode offers both a comprehensive overview and practical advice on integrating stakeholder feedback with traditional evidence synthesis. It's a thought-provoking listen for researchers, policymakers, and anyone curious about the future directions of e-cigarette research. What new insights will these recommendations unlock in the ongoing dialogue about public health and youth smoking habits?