First small carbon footprint THR lab model
We implemented a small carbon footprint laboratory set up in several universities across the world. The compact exposure systems are ideal for carbon conscious laboratories. It has been proved to be useful for hard to reach or disadvantaged geopolitical areas. Replica is the first interlaboratory network with identical harmonized vaping and smoking exposure equipment. This feature is amenable for replication studies, for training harmonization and for tackling common technical issues. Because of its characteristics it has allowed our research to follow Open Science principle of inclusion, diversity among our partners and sustainable development.
From 2020
Replica Zoom Support.
First Interactive in Lab platform for THR in vitro Training
Advances in communication technologies provide opportunities for conducting quality research. The Replica Zoom support is the first interactive tobacco harm reduction in vitro training platform. Born from the international interlaboratory need to communicate during Covid 19 Pandemic, this tool has been proven a success in brainstorming and solving technical laboratory issues across the globe.
From February 27th to March 2nd 2023
Completed
Usa, Serbia, Morocco and Indonesia: Catania, world capital of Harm Reduction
Aim of the International Kick off was to harmonize protocols, perform further technical training of the partners on biological endpoints and promote dissemination of Tobacco Harm Reduction mission and research.
ENDS 2023: CoEHAR at the European ecig conference, Amsterdam
Dr. Rosalia Emma discussed the presentation “Inhalation preclinical assessment: In vitro science for real life user” during the panel dedicated to “Tackling concerns around industry standards”.
Replica Mission in Serbia. On site Training and Knowledge Sharing.
In early May, Dr. Rosalia Emma and Dr. Konstantinos Partsinevelos completed a four-day site visit at the University of Kragujevac, Serbia, as part of the training sessions of the Replica 2.0 project
6th Scientific Summit: latest findings by CoEHAR presented in Athens
The findings presented by CoEHAR researchers can contribute the discussions of ENDS for cessation and support harm reduction strategies in the world.
SIRC: Replica results at the 24th National Congress
The CoEHAR Director, Professor Giovanni Li Volti, has been invited to present the results of the REPLICA project at the 24th National Congress of the Italian Society for Cardiovascular Research (SIRC)
Mentorship and Collaboration
The Leading Center has started a Research Exchange for Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars coming from LMIC academic institutions. The candidates will train for several weeks to learn new research techniques related to Tobacco Studies, find mentors and start new research collaborations.
Serbian Technical Certification
March - April 2024
Completed
Indonesian PhD research In Tobacco harm Reduction at CoeHAR
The replica exchange program offers specialized training and research techniques that enhance the study of smoke behavior, support the development of complex simulation projects, and help guide the overall direction of dissertation research.
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme promoted by Knowledge Action Change (KAC)
Chiara Giardina, a young student of the University of Catania, wins the Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme by KAC thanks to a research project on the effects of cigarette smoke and aerosol from next-generation products coordinated by CoEHAR
GLOBAL FORUM ON NICOTINE 2024
Historic agreement between CoEHAR of the University of Catania and the Padjadjaran University: the launch of the CoEHAR Indonesia
CoEHAR, through the Replica Study collaboration, is expanding its activities by signing a letter of intent with the Universitas Padjadjaran in Indonesia, Replica Partner This is a significant step to promote the internationalization process of the center and a recognition of CoEHAR’s global strategic importance.
Mobility Program Indonesia
The University of Catania and the CoEHAR, the Center of excellence for the acceleration of harm reduction, are proud to host a lectio magistralis by prof. Ronny Lesmana, Associate Professor of Physiology at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Padjadjaran, Indonesia.
Talent Award First edition
Dr. Nikolina Kastratovic of the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of Kragujevac, Serbia, was honored with the award for her outstanding project on the immunomodulatory effects of combustible and electronic cigarettes on human cells.
Talent Award Second edition
The second edition of the Talent Research Program was presented at the THR Asia-Pacific Conference held in Bandung, Indonesia, on June 14, 2025. Representing Indonesia, Intan Masyfufah Hanim showcased her research titled “The Effect of Tephrosia vogelii Seed Extract on Inflammation in Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVEC).” Her study explores the anti-inflammatory potential of natural plant compounds in the context of vascular health, aligning with the program's mission to promote scientific innovation in Tobacco Harm Reduction through emerging researchers in low- and middle-income countries.
Second Dissemination Phase
