UMN Tobacco Research Programs

05/08/2026

Do you drink alcohol daily? Please consider taking part in a research study looking at changes in mouth cells that might play a role in head and neck cancers.
Participation involves: Providing mouth cells, urine, and blood for analysis. Answering questions about your smoking and drinking habits. Receiving compensation for your time and effort.

Learn More: https://redcap.ahc.umn.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=W7YT7XWYRJP3PM9Y

05/01/2026

04/24/2026

1 month after quitting, your body starts to show real changes. Coughing and shortness of breath decrease, blood flow improves, and your risk of heart attack begins to drop. By this point, traces of ni****ne and carbon monoxide have already left your system—your recovery is well underway.
Thanks for keeping up with the quitting journey!

04/17/2026

We are so proud of Dr. Carroll and Dr. Hatsukami for being featured in this month's Masonic Cancer Center News Article!
Check out the article now by visiting https://cancer.umn.edu/news/how-more-decade-to***co-research-shaping-future-cancer-prevention.

04/10/2026

If you quit 1 week ago, your body already starts to recover—circulation improves, lung function increases, bronchial tubes relax, and nerve endings responsible for smell and taste continue to heal.

Keep checking in to see what happens at 1 month and beyond—your body continues to heal and improve over time.

04/03/2026

If you quit yesterday, after 24 hours --> your carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal, your risk of heart attack is significantly reduced, and your ni****ne level in the blood drops to zero.
Keep checking in to see what happens at 1 week, 1 month, and beyond—your body continues to heal and improve over time.

03/27/2026

Your quitting journey doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.

Progress includes setbacks, growth, and trying again—and every step still counts.

We’re excited to share more about what happens when you quit, including how your body starts to recover in:
🕐 24 hours
📅 1 week
📆 1 month

This is just the beginning—follow along and take the journey with us.

03/20/2026

We’re excited to announce the launch of our Rural Cessation Study!
We’re now recruiting individuals from rural communities across the country to help us better understand what quit-smoking methods work best.

Participation is free, and you’ll be compensated for your time.
Scan the QR code or visit https://redcap.link/RuralQuit to learn more and join today!

03/13/2026

Come see TRP at the Woodbury Community Expo!

📅 March 28 | ⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 M Health Fairview Sports Center

Enjoy entertainment, kid’s activities, a vehicle fair, great food, and connect with 170+ local organizations. The TRP team from the University of Minnesota will be there—stop by and say hello!

03/06/2026

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer has been overlooked, underfunded, and is rising in younger adults. Help TRP to bring awareness to this cause by wearing blue on March 6th, and all month long! Learn more about colorectal cancer and what YOU can do to help create change @ https://colorectalcancer.org/!

02/27/2026

So grateful to have been part of Goldy vs. Cancer. TRP can’t wait to see you at the next event!