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The charge of the AppalTRuST Career Enhancement Core (CEC) is to create a transformative environment that provides mentored, multidisciplinary, and immersive career enhancement experiences to expand the pool of talented Tobacco Regulatory Science (TRS) scholars, with a critical emphasis on the impact of FDA regulatory policies in rural communities.  

The CEC serves as the hub within AppalTRuST to promote and support the career development of new and early-stage investigators through our Scholars program. The CEC provides and connects investigators with immersive research experiences, TRS enrichment activities, mentorship, and professional networking opportunities.

Aim One

Provide hands-on research experience in Tobacco Regulatory Science (TRS)​.

Aim Two

Deliver personalized mentoring and other career enhancement experiences.​

Aim Three

Enable cross TCORS collaboration.