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Tobacco Control Research Group

Our multidisciplinary, international research group examines how companies influence health and policy; and evaluates and provides evidence for policy change.

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Latest news and updates from the Tobacco Control Research Group (TCRG).


Shining a light on Philip Morris International's secret science


TCRG research has uncovered new evidence of the manipulation of science for profit by the world’s largest international tobacco company.

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Research with Impact


Our research is helping to reduce smoking and save lives. From informing public policy, such as the ban on smoking in pubs, to influencing the introduction of standardised packaging for cigarettes, it's research with impact.

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What we do

Our work has achieved real impact, particularly on tobacco policy in the UK and globally.


Tobacco Tactics

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Visit Tobacco Tactics for rigorous research on the tobacco industry.

About us

TCRG is an internationally recognised, award-winning research group. We focus on the commercial sector and its impacts on health, exploring how companies seek to influence science and policy, and evaluating the effectiveness and impact of public health policies.

We work with national and international partners, and are part of STOP, a global tobacco industry watchdog.

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