The Cannabis and Tobacco (CaT) Research Lab of San Diego is committed to advancing public health through cannabis and tobacco behavioral research. We are passionate about improving community health through testing smoking cessation treatments and harm reduction approaches and creating regulatory science.
The CaT Lab is currently conducting a study to understand demand for cannabis and tobacco, use of cannabis and tobacco, and behavioral health among young adults. We recently completed a randomized controlled trial to modify perceptions and behaviors related to tobacco, e-cigarette, and cannabis waste, which will address a major public health and environmental problem. We are an internship site for the Research & Action for Community Health (REACH): CSUSM/UCSD Smoke and Vape Free Scholars Initiative Program funded by the California Tobacco Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP; T36SR10343). This program has openings for five CSUSM students to start our 22-month paid training program in August 2026. Application coming soon. For questions, contact [email protected].
The CaT Lab is led by Dr. Kim Pulvers, a clinical health psychologist and Professor of Psychology at California State University San Marcos. Dr. Pulvers received her Ph.D. in Clinical Health Psychology and Master of Public Health from the University of Kansas, and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Diego.
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STUDENTS: If you are interested in joining The CaT Lab, please see the Prospective Students tab.
The CaT Lab is currently conducting a study to understand demand for cannabis and tobacco, use of cannabis and tobacco, and behavioral health among young adults. We recently completed a randomized controlled trial to modify perceptions and behaviors related to tobacco, e-cigarette, and cannabis waste, which will address a major public health and environmental problem. We are an internship site for the Research & Action for Community Health (REACH): CSUSM/UCSD Smoke and Vape Free Scholars Initiative Program funded by the California Tobacco Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP; T36SR10343). This program has openings for five CSUSM students to start our 22-month paid training program in August 2026. Application coming soon. For questions, contact [email protected].
The CaT Lab is led by Dr. Kim Pulvers, a clinical health psychologist and Professor of Psychology at California State University San Marcos. Dr. Pulvers received her Ph.D. in Clinical Health Psychology and Master of Public Health from the University of Kansas, and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Diego.
Follow us on @catlabsandiego to learn more
STUDENTS: If you are interested in joining The CaT Lab, please see the Prospective Students tab.
