Dr. Bailey’s primary research is in cardiovascular disease prevention, with a focus on the treatment of nicotine dependence. She is particularly interested in developing effective smoking cessation services in primary care settings that provide services to underserved populations. Her previous research includes studying the initiation of smoking in college freshmen, conducting lab-based studies designed to examine craving processes, and directing randomized clinical trials to examine the efficacy of extended treatment for smoking cessation in both adolescents and adults.