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

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