Dr Ian Fearon

Director, whatIF? Consulting

Dr Ian Fearon

Ian is an independent consultant with expertise in regulatory and scientific aspects of nicotine and tobacco products. His consulting work encompasses clinical and behavioural studies of tobacco and nicotine products for regulatory submissions in the US and Europe, and he has a wealth of experience of both consumer goods and medicinal licensing submissions. His 17 years working in the Tobacco Harm Reduction arena has included roles as Senior Director of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs EMEA with JUUL Labs, Director of Tobacco Research with Celerion, and Principal Scientist and Head of Clinical Research at British American Tobacco. As well as his consulting, Ian is a Scientific Advisory Board Member with Qnovia, a medtech startup seeking authorisation for a novel NRT in the UK and the US, and is also an Independent Non-Exec Director with Advanced Inhalation Rituals (AIR), a global shisha manufacturer.

"Misinformation concerning the health impacts of vaping is hampering reductions in smoking prevalence and the ensuing improvements in public health. By supporting the correction of misinformation concerning vaping, I hope to help the driving down of smoking prevalence and support improvements in the health of smokers who make the switch"

Dr Ian Fearon,
Director, whatIF? Consulting

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