Abigail R Russo1, Amy C Solis2, Andrea C Villanti3, Heather L Wipfli4, Teresa T Kern5, Rachel K Lawley6, Lauren K Collins7, Haneen S Abudayyeh8, Melanie C Chansky9, Stanton A Glantz10, Jonathan M Samet11, Emelia J Benjamin12. 1. Director of Education and Training, American Heart Association Tobacco Regulation and Addiction Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. 2. Senior Study Director and CECTR Education and Training Core Lead, Westat, Rockville, MD. 3. Director for Regulatory Science and Policy, Schroeder Institute for Tobacco Research and Policy Studies at Truth Initiative, Washington, DC. 4. Wipfli, Assistant Professor, Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. 5. Assistant Professor, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA. 6. Assistant Director Training and Education, Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science, Georgia State University School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA. 7. Senior Research Associate, Schroeder Institute for Tobacco Research and Policy Studies at Truth Initiative, Washington, DC. 8. Abudayyeh, Research Associate, Schroeder Institute for Tobacco Research and Policy Studies at Truth Initiative, Washington, DC. 9. Senior Study Director, Westat, Rockville, MD. 10. Professor, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. 11. Professor, Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. 12. Professor, Boston University School of Medicine and School of Public Health, Boston, MA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Our study explores the experiences of early career and senior scientists regarding mentorship and career trajectories in tobacco regulatory science (TRS). METHODS: We conducted 22 phone interviews with early career and senior tobacco regulatory scientists from July 2015 to January 2016. All interviews were conducted using a structured interview guide and analyzed using a thematic approach by 2 independent coders. RESULTS: TRS presents specific opportunities and challenges to scientists due to its focused goal of informing tobacco regulation. An understanding of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) research priorities and how science can inform tobacco regulation are essential for effective mentorship in TRS. Careers in TRS can be pursued in various academic and non-academic professional roles; both offer the distinct ability to conduct science that impacts public policy. Early career and senior scientists identified the importance and challenge of providing broad training across the diverse disciplines of TRS. CONCLUSIONS: Effective mentorship in TRS requires that mentors possess an in-depth understanding of the scientific, regulatory, and legislative processes inherent to tobacco regulatory policy-making. A training program for mentors specific to TRS has the potential to meet diverse professional needs of mentors and mentees aiming to impact tobacco policy.
OBJECTIVES: Our study explores the experiences of early career and senior scientists regarding mentorship and career trajectories in tobacco regulatory science (TRS). METHODS: We conducted 22 phone interviews with early career and senior tobacco regulatory scientists from July 2015 to January 2016. All interviews were conducted using a structured interview guide and analyzed using a thematic approach by 2 independent coders. RESULTS: TRS presents specific opportunities and challenges to scientists due to its focused goal of informing tobacco regulation. An understanding of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) research priorities and how science can inform tobacco regulation are essential for effective mentorship in TRS. Careers in TRS can be pursued in various academic and non-academic professional roles; both offer the distinct ability to conduct science that impacts public policy. Early career and senior scientists identified the importance and challenge of providing broad training across the diverse disciplines of TRS. CONCLUSIONS: Effective mentorship in TRS requires that mentors possess an in-depth understanding of the scientific, regulatory, and legislative processes inherent to tobacco regulatory policy-making. A training program for mentors specific to TRS has the potential to meet diverse professional needs of mentors and mentees aiming to impact tobacco policy.
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