HOME Our science Our science Since 2008, here at Philip Morris International, we’ve invested more than USD 8.1 billion into the science and research of developing smoke-free products, and we employ more than 930 world-class scientists, engineers, and technicians to help us. The interactive story of our transformation The role of nicotine 3 min read When it comes to science and research, we set ourselves high standards, and our scientific methods are inspired by the pharmaceutical industry. We share our scientific findings publicly and encourage others to review our work. Our vision is to offer current adult smokers a better choice than continued smoking. How are we making this vision a reality? By developing a portfolio of smoke-free products that deliver nicotine without burning tobacco and which current adult smokers find satisfying. Cutting-edge research and technology The problem with burning 3 min read READ ARTICLE Our findings to date 5 min read Assessing risk reduction 5 min read What is harm reduction? 3 min read Multiple studies suggest youth initiation of heated tobacco products is low 3 min read SHOW MORE (13) Editor’s pick SMOKE-FREE LIFE Top 15 myths about smoke-free alternatives: Frequently asked questions 5 min read OUR TRANSFORMATION Delivering a smoke-free future 5 min read SMOKE-FREE LIFE 10 facts about the FDA’s modified risk tobacco product authorization of IQOS 5 min read OUR TRANSFORMATION Ten questions skeptics often ask PMI 5 min read PMI Science LEARN MORE Understanding the science Why burning is the main problem Why burning is the main problem 1:15 to watch The importance of taste The importance of taste 1:14 to watch PREVIOUS page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 page 6 NEXT Subscribe Join our mailing list to receive the PMI newsletter SIGN UP Quick Links Our Transformation Our Initiatives Our Science Smoke-Free Life Sustainability Careers Our Business Who We Are Corporate Governance Our Standards Our Views Inclusion and Diversity Investor Relations Smoke-Free Products Media Center Suppliers Other Initiatives Unsmoke Your World PMI Science Stop Illegal PMI Privacy Legal Terms of Use Legal Documents Social Media Rules of Engagement Cookie Preferences Cookie Notice Follow us on PRIVACY NOTICE FAQ GLOSSARY CONTACT US COMPANY INFORMATION © Philip Morris Products S.A. We use cookies and similar technologies to give you a personalized experience (to suit your online behavior on this, and other, sites) for our ads, content, and communications; to improve the site; to operate the site; and to remember your preferences. Click “learn more” for more details, or to adjust the settings. You can change your mind at any time by visiting “cookie preferences”. Any personal data about you will be used as described in ourPrivacy Notice LEARN MORE I AGREE TO ALL