The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to stimulate research on cardiovascular and pulmonary physiologic and health effects of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) exposure.
This FOA invites applications addressing the effects of e-cigarettes on the cardiovascular and pulmonary
systems, alone or in combination.
Studies involving clinical populations, animal models and/or cell preparations would all be considered responsive.
Research may examine the effects of the whole e-cigarette aerosol or of individual components or constituents.
Research may also examine where aerosols, components, or constituents deposit in the airways and resulting heart and/or lung consequences.