Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Oxford
I am the Managing Editor of the Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group based in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford. In this role I author systematic reviews of interventions to help people to quit smoking, and helps others to write their systematic reviews. I have been conducting research into tobacco and smoking for over ten years and received my doctorate in 2012. I am passionate about maximising the quality of research evidence, and providing people with the best evidence to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
My work is supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) through the Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group's Infrastructure grant. The views expressed are mine and not necessarily those of the NHS, the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care.
New evidence suggests that swapping tobacco for e-cigarettes can save lives
Oct 15, 2020 14:28 pm UTC| Health
Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are a popular aid for quitting smoking, but it is taking time for scientific research to catch up and provide clear answers on how well they work, and whether they are safe to use...
Nicotine replacement: when quitting cigarettes, consider using more nicotine, not less
Apr 21, 2019 11:34 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
When delivered through cigarettes, nicotine is considered to be one of the most addictive substances on Earth, so it may seem odd to suggest that people should use more, rather than less, to quit smoking. A recent review...
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