2FIRSTS and Russian Academy of Sciences Discuss E-cigarette Science Research

On April 7th, 2023, CEO of 2FIRSTS, Tong Zhao, and Vice President of the Russian region, Minghao Xu, met with senior researcher at the Russian Academy of Sciences, Menshov Valery, and Deputy Director of the Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Alexei V. Trofimov, in Moscow to discuss scientific research in the field of electronic cigarettes.

From left to right, the individuals in the photo are: Men'shchikov Valery, a Senior Researcher at the Russian Academy of Sciences; Zhao Tong, CEO of 2FIRSTS; Xu Minghao, Vice President of 2FIRSTS in the Russian region; and Aleksey V. Trofimov, Deputy Director of the Emmanuel Institute for Biochemical Physics. Image source: 2FIRSTS Moscow News Center.

During the exchange meeting, representatives from both sides engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as the regulation of electronic cigarettes, product standards, and electronic cigarette trade between China and Russia. 2FIRSTS presented to experts from the Russian Academy of Sciences the global trends in compliant development of electronic cigarettes, China's electronic cigarette regulatory policies, and the progress of Chinese companies in electronic cigarette research. The Russian Academy of Sciences experts, in turn, briefed 2FIRSTS on the current state and challenges faced in electronic cigarette research.

Experts from the Russian Academy of Sciences expressed their keen interest in collaborating with the Chinese e-cigarette industry on scientific research. In-depth studies on core topics such as nicotine will aid in the development of regulatory policies and ensure consumer protection.

CEO Zhao Tong of 2FIRSTS announced that 2FIRSTS, as a global technology media and think tank focused on atomization, will leverage its global resources to support research exchange and collaboration between Chinese and Russian enterprises and scientific research institutions, in order to promote high-quality development of Sino-Russian trade.

Global monthly report on electronic cigarette regulation (Russian edition) | Image source: 2FIRSTS Russia Moscow News Center.

During the meeting, 2FIRSTS presented a monthly report titled "Global Electronic Cigarette Regulatory Monthly Report (Russian version)" to the experts from the Russian Academy of Sciences. The report covers the regulatory situation, policy trends, industry trends and other related topics of major electronic cigarette markets worldwide. The Russian experts highly valued the report's content and its importance.

Both sides also discussed topics such as smoke-free products.

At the end of the meeting, both parties unanimously acknowledged the potential and value of cooperation in scientific research on electronic cigarettes. They agreed to work together and make efforts to accelerate the implementation of specific cooperation projects.

Russian Academy of Sciences | Image Source: 2FIRSTS Moscow News Center

The Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) is the national scientific institution of the Russian Federation and is the country's largest center for fundamental scientific research. Its predecessor was the Soviet Academy of Sciences (1925). The primary goal of RAS is to organize and conduct basic and applied scientific research on issues related to natural, technical, humanistic, and social sciences, with the aim of acquiring new knowledge about the laws of nature, society, and human development.

As the highest academic institution in Russia, the Russian Academy of Sciences participates in coordinating basic research for scientific organizations and higher education institutions with the support of the national budget.

Since 1925, RAS has had 15 Nobel Prize laureates. The Russian Academy of Sciences has a legal status as a federal state budgetary institution.

Introduction to Shenzhen 2FIRSTS Technology Co., Ltd.

2FIRSTS Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "2FIRSTS") was established in 2021 and is a leading misting technology media and think tank globally. With its global resource advantage and professional team, 2FIRSTS provides international media and consulting services for the global misting industry, promoting its compliance and high-quality development worldwide. The company also aims to drive a win-win situation for various stakeholders, including consumers' interests, government tax revenues, and social responsibility, by advancing misting technology and industry.

2FIRSTS owns the website 2firsts.com, which has versions in Chinese, English, and Russian. The company has created a global network of information and services, with media centers located in Shenzhen, Washington D.C., London, Moscow, Indonesia, and other parts of the world. This has allowed for a strong connection from the Chinese e-cigarette supply chain to the global consumer market.

The founding team of 2FIRSTS entered the tobacco industry in 2015 and has conducted thorough research in both traditional and new forms of tobacco. The company has established close partnerships with international tobacco companies, Chinese supply chain businesses, regulatory agencies, industry non-profit organizations, and media outlets.

The following information is from the official website of the Russian Academy of Sciences:

Alexei Vladimir Trofimov

Vice Director of the Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics at the Russian Academy of Sciences.

PhD in Physics and Mathematics; PhD in Chemistry;

From September 1982 to June 1988, he/she studied at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.

From March 1994 to December 2002, worked at the Institute of Organic Chemistry at the University of Würzburg in Germany.

Since April 1996, he/she has been employed at the Institute of Biochemical Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Research:

In December 2020, a study titled "The effects of nicotine on heart rate variability through various delivery systems" was published.

In April of 2021, a study titled "Changes in the Antioxidant Properties of Tar in Tobacco Smoke during Metabolism: A Chemiluminescence Modeling Study" was published.

Men Shaofu Valeri

Senior researcher at the Institute of Biochemical Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Candidate for a chemistry science Ph.D. and academian.

Study:

Diversity of Functions of Liposoluble Antioxidants in Microbial Growth Environments and Cells

References:

1. Information on Alexei Vladimir Trofimov

Alexei Vladimir Trofimov Information 2.

Information on Men Shao Fu Valerie

The official website of the Russian Academy of Sciences.