At-A-Glance - Altria Science

Harm Reduction
Science & Data
Scientific Engagement
Library

Harm Reduction

To support our scientific efforts, we established a rigorous scientific framework based on the FDA's guidance to evaluate potentially reduced-harm tobacco products.

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Posters and Publications

Science & Data

Science is at the core of our approach to Tobacco Harm Reduction. Investments in research and technology support our work on smoke-free platforms and the science needed for product applications submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Scientific Engagement

We engage with the scientific and public health community through face-to-face meetings, publications in the scientific literature and participation in scientific conferences.

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Library

Our goal is to be transparent and we invite scientific review from and dialogue with scientists, the public health and regulatory communities about our scientific work.

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Posters and Presentations

Science is at the core of Altria’s approach to Tobacco Harm Reduction. Our investment in research and technology supports our work on smoke-free platforms and the science needed for product applications submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Our regulatory science team generates the scientific evidence needed to demonstrate that certain tobacco products result in lower exposure to harmful compounds or are lower risk when compared to conventional cigarettes. We’ve been at the forefront of developing new methodologies to assess the health impact of potentially reduced-risk tobacco products.

Our scientists continue to publish extensively in this area. We share our research on this website and regularly invite scientific review from, and dialogue with, scientists and the public health and regulatory communities. Learn more about our public Scientific Engagement.

Survey Data

At Altria, the adult tobacco consumer is at the center of everything we do. Our team monitors usage of tobacco products by adult tobacco consumers as well as underage persons through three national surveys.

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Innovate With Us

We believe true innovation involves collaboration and engagement. If you have a concept, methodology or other technology you would like to share, visit the Altria Open Innovation Portal.

Conducting the Science

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Analytical Science

Characterizing the physical and chemical properties of our products.

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Pre-clinical Science

Conducting toxicological studies and risk assessments of products, ingredients, manufacturing processes and materials as well as packaging.

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Clinical Science

Investigating the potential exposure effects of tobacco products on the individual.

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Population Science

Conducting behavioral studies to understand risk perception, comprehension, likelihood of use among among different segments of the U.S. population, and characterizing product use patterns.

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Modeling & Simulation

The Modeling & Simulation team uses computational and predictive methods to provide insights, scientific evidence and recommendations for decision making during product lifecycles.