VCU Behavioral Health Research Lab

VCU Behavioral Health Research Lab The Behavioral Health Research Lab at Virginia Commonwealth University The Behavioral Health Research Lab was established in 2014 by Dr. Caroline Cobb.

A primary focus has been investigating the influence of flavored tobacco products and alternative tobacco products such as waterpipes/hookah, cigars, and electronic nicotine delivery systems on individual and population health. Most alternative tobacco products have been promoted either formally by manufacturers or informally by users as a “safer” or “healthier” alternative to cigarettes. Conseque

ntly, increases in awareness and use of these products have been observed despite the lack of clear scientific evidence to support such claims. Certain flavored tobacco products like menthol cigarettes and alternative tobacco products like cigars also have been used disproportionately by specific groups such as Black/African Americans and those with lower socioeconomic status but are lacking detailed empirical study. Overall, research performed in the BHRL is used to inform and promote equitable public health efforts and tobacco-related policies surrounding the use and availability of tobacco products.

04/17/2026
We wanted to share our newest infographic describing findings from the Confiscated Vapes Study that involves secondary s...
01/29/2026

We wanted to share our newest infographic describing findings from the Confiscated Vapes Study that involves secondary schools across the state of Virginia. We hope you enjoy it!

Happy End of Semester! Here is our latest infographic sharing results from our Spring 2025 Substance Use Survey of Under...
12/10/2025

Happy End of Semester! Here is our latest infographic sharing results from our Spring 2025 Substance Use Survey of Undergraduates at VCU.

Take the first step towards a smoke-free life by joining the Great American Smokeout event today.https://www.cancer.org/...
11/16/2023

Take the first step towards a smoke-free life by joining the Great American Smokeout event today.

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/to***co/great-american-smokeout.html
https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/images/illustrations/events/gaso/health-flyer-2023.pdf

The American Cancer Society is encouraging people who smoke to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking with The Great American Smokeout.

06/05/2023
Check out this infographic related to the work we do in our lab.
05/17/2023

Check out this infographic related to the work we do in our lab.

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05/12/2023

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Check out this infographic on one of our recent studies!
04/10/2023

Check out this infographic on one of our recent studies!

Our PI just signed up for the 2022 Richmond Heart Walk. It's a big, big deal that happens every year to help the America...
08/11/2022

Our PI just signed up for the 2022 Richmond Heart Walk. It's a big, big deal that happens every year to help the American Heart Association raise money for important scientific research. Come Join or Support this important cause~

The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association's premiere event for raising funds to save lives from USA's #1 and #5 killers - heart disease and stroke.

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