摘要：Despite the pandemic nature of the tobacco control problem, little attention has been given to the role of research training in stemming the global tide of tobacco use. Tobacco research plays a critical role in both shaping policy and saving lives, and training new tobacco researchers is an important part of the tobacco control agenda. There are several conceptual training models, all of which emphasize communicative partnerships and multidisciplinary approaches. It also is important to take cultural background and specificity into account when shaping research and training agendas. We present a number of successful training initiatives and address both the strengths and the pitfalls of these endeavors. IN THE BROAD CONTEXT OF global tobacco control, the critical role of research in both shaping policy and saving lives has been articulated by Warner. 1 Indeed, since the publication of the 1964 surgeon general’s report on smoking and health, 2 it is clear that research has had a profound influence on public policy and smoking behavior, particularly in developed nations. However, during this same time period, tobacco use has escalated in many low-income countries (e.g., Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe) because of increased tobacco company marketing spurred on by economic incentives. Research training in the global tobacco arena occurs in developed countries, developing countries, or both. The specifics of the jobs and the activities that are pertinent to tobacco control training efforts must be fully clarified. Moreover, the extent to which training initiatives may vary from country to country—in terms of a given country’s particular research needs—also must be acknowledged. Hence, we considered several conceptual models that detail how research training can be conceived and implemented. We stress the importance of cultural appropriateness and specificity within the global arena of research training efforts and share some examples of what we view as successful (e.g., resulted in grants, presentations, publications, expert testimony, policy change) and innovative training initiatives.
