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Marina Murphy

Head of External Affairs UK & Scientific Affairs

About Marina

 

Dr. Marina Murphy is Head of External Affairs UK & Scientific Affairs at Haypp Group, where she leads scientific communications and public affairs with a focus on tobacco harm reduction and nicotine products. With over 20 years' experience spanning scientific research, regulatory science, and external engagement, she has held senior roles at Juul Labs, British American Tobacco, and ANDS. Marina is a published author in nicotine science and a regular media commentator on smoke-free nicotine products and policy.


Marina holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Galway and an MSc in Science Communication from Dublin City University.

 

Expertise

  • Tobacco Harm Reduction
  • Scientific Communications'
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Public Affairs & Media

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Bibob Act Explained: Why the UK Could Need One

Why the UK needs a Bibob Act

The Twana Jamal case has sparked calls for a UK version of the Netherlands' crime-busting Bibob Act, which lets authorities look under the bonnet before the shutters ever go up!
2026-07-24 3 min read
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Study: More Smokers Quit with Vapes Than with Traditional Support

A new study using data from local Stop Smoking Services (SSS) found higher quit rates among those using vapes than among those using other methods. The study also found that flavoured products, particularly fruit flavours, were widely available and commonly chosen by those using these services.
2026-07-10 3 min read
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The Tobacco and Vapes Act: How Does It Affect You?

Almost three years after it was first proposed, the Tobacco and Vapes Act finally became law on 29 April 2026. The Act will introduce sweeping changes to the way tobacco and nicotine products are sold, marketed and consumed in the UK. What exactly will the Act do?
2026-06-22 5 min read
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WHO Stance Risks Derailing UK’s Progress on Smoking

Ahead of World No Tobacco Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) aims to draw attention to the global fight against smoking. Yet a tension is emerging between global recommendations and national policy, with the UK leading the way with evidence-based strategy, while the WHO questions the role of harm reduction.
2026-05-29 4 min read
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Proposed Vape-Free Places Regulation Misses the Mark

The UK’s upcoming Tobacco & Vapes Bill proposed vape-free spaces, with the aim of protecting public health. However, critics, including Haypp, argue that these proposals lack evidence, impose costs without clear benefits, and risk undermining harm reduction efforts by equating vaping with smoking.
2026-03-30 5 min read
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Secondhand Smoke vs. Secondhand Vape: What the Science Says

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill making its way to approval could give the Government “the power to make any smokefree space vape-free.” But how similar are cigarette smoke and vape aerosol? Here is what the science says.
2026-03-12 2 min read
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The ‘Other' COP: COP11 and The Future of Nicotine Products

While COP30 dominates the headlines, another global conference taking place in Geneva has the potential to reshape the future of nicotine pouches and vaping. Nicotine users should pay attention to COP11, whose decisions may impact harm reduction strategies worldwide.
2025-11-19 3 min read
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WHO’s Tobacco Convention Not Effective Enough, Researchers Say

Twenty years after WHO’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) came into force, a new study shows that the global decline in smoking has stalled. The study’s researchers argue that it is time to reassess the strategy and that harm reduction should play a greater role than it currently does.
2025-11-06 2 min read
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Nicotine Pouches May Lead to Healthier Smiles

That cigarettes are harmful to both body and mouth is well known. But now, an American study suggests there may be a better path for those who cannot or do not want to quit smoking altogether: switching to nicotine pouches.
2025-09-02 2 min read
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Study Shows Vapes and Advice Double Quit Rate

A new UK study found that providing smokers with advice and vape starter kits in emergency departments significantly improved quit rates. Trustworthy communication from credible healthcare staff was seen as key to this success.
2025-08-22 3 min read
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Study: Vapes More Effective Than NRTs for Disadvantaged Smokers

A new clinical trial from UNSW Sydney has found vaping to be far more effective than traditional nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) in helping socially disadvantaged Australians quit smoking, with quit rates nearly three times higher than for gum or lozenges.
2025-08-22 2 min read
What the Science Says About Metatine, A New Synthetic Nicotine

What the Science Says About Metatine, A New Synthetic Nicotine

Metatine, known chemically as 6-Methyl Nicotine (6-MN), is a synthetic variant of nicotine that is often marketed as a vaping alternative. However, recent studies indicate it may pose greater health risks than traditional nicotine.
2025-07-02 3 min read
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Study Warns Against Confusing Vaping with Smoking in Scientific Literature

Researchers are warning against the use of misleading terms like “e-cigarette smoking”, which may harm public understanding and policy on nicotine use.
2025-07-02 2 min read
UK Government Launches £62M Study into Youth Vaping

UK Government Launches £62M Study into Youth Vaping

The UK’s Department of Health and Social Care has announced a landmark study to investigate the long-term health effects of vaping on young people's health and wellbeing.
2025-05-07 2 min read
Understanding Nicotine Levels in Pouches and Cigarettes

Understanding Nicotine Levels in Pouches and Cigarettes

Nicotine pouches have been coming under attack in recent months in response to concerns over nicotine levels and claims that pouches contain 15 times more nicotine than a cigarette.
2025-04-24 3 min read
Scientist Criticised for Misleading Vaping Claims

Scientist Criticised for Misleading Vaping Claims

A UK scientist has been heavily criticised for seeking ‘irresponsible publicity’ by promoting an incomplete, unpublished study as proof that vaping is more dangerous than smoking.
2025-03-13 2 min read
Vapes Better than NRTs

Vapes Better than NRTs

Study finds vaping more effective than nicotine medicines for quitting smoking Vapes are more effective than NRTs (nicotine replacement therapies) for stopping smoking, according to a stop-smoking review conducted by scientists in the US and the UK.
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Did New Zealand's Push for Vaping Work Too Well?

The proportion of smokers in New Zealand has decreased dramatically in just 10 years. Currently, only 6.8 percent of the population smokes, compared to 15 percent in 2013. Meanwhile, the proportion of vapers has increased significantly since the products were regulated in 2018. Today, just over 10 percent of the adult population vapes.
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