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Open Science

Open Science: An update of the latest results from PMI Science

We at Philip Morris International have committed to replacing cigarettes with better alternatives as rapidly as possible for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke. In this era of social distancing and online conferences, we’ve created this space to share our scientific results openly with the scientific community.

Open Science

Be part of the next Open Science event

Due to the success of our Open Science conference series, we have expanded our series to include a wider range of topics. We have described our recent results, explored important details, and explained the fundamental principles behind our research. Most Open Science events are 1-2 hours long and hosted three times throughout the day, so we can reach audiences around the world.

Latest Event

Live from the Cube. An open conversation on the science behind smoke-free alternatives

Our scientists discussed the fundamentals behind the science of smoke-free alternatives, tobacco harm reduction, and the importance of the absence of combustion.

The event was held live at our R&D Center, The Cube, in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, on June 20th. Participants also attended virtually on our Open Science platform and on LinkedIn. You can watch the replay of the Open Science live event.

Explore all our Open Science events

We've found that hosting webinars is a great way for us to share our latest results with the scientific community. In case you missed one, check out each of our Open Science events below.

Open Science June 2022

Live from the Cube. An open conversation on the science behind smoke-free alternatives.

ENDS and HTPs: Challenges and pitfalls in aerosol analysis

Learn about the methods that we at PMI, and others, use to analyze the aerosol of smoke-free products.

Open Science. Open Questions. Open Answers

In this Open Science event, we answered numerous questions around our research and technology, including some from previous events.

The challenge of measuring the use of nicotine-containing products

Scientifically, how do we quantify use? How can we talk about multiple product use in a way that addresses the products' relative risks?

How can smoke-free products contribute to public health outcomes?

This Open Science event answered the question "Can scientifically substantiated smoke-free products contribute to public health outcomes?" with a resounding YES.

The fundamental difference between cigarette smoke and heated tobacco aerosol

PMI's second Open Science event, focused on one of the biggest problems with cigarettes: burning.

GFN Poster Session - June 2020

PMI’s first online poster session and live Q&A covering a range of scientific topics.

PMIScience.com is operated by Philip Morris International for the purpose of publishing and disseminating scientific information about Philip Morris International’s efforts to develop and assess products that have the potential to reduce individual risk and population harm associated with tobacco use. This site is for use by scientists, the public health and regulatory communities, and other stakeholders with an interest in tobacco policy. The purpose of this site is not for advertising or marketing. It is not intended for use by consumers.

Reduced Risk Products ("RRPs”) is the term we use to refer to products that present, are likely to present, or have the potential to present less risk of harm to smokers who switch to these products versus continuing smoking. PMI has a range of RRPs in various stages of development, scientific assessment and commercialization. Our RRPs are smoke-free products that produce an aerosol that contains far lower quantities of harmful and potentially harmful constituents than found in cigarette smoke.