Rutgers Addiction Research Center (RARC)

CPDD Webinar - Media Training with Reporting on Addiction
2024-03-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
A virtual webinar focused on “Media Training with Reporting on Addiction” will be hosted by the Communications Committee and led by Jonathan Stoltman and Ashton Marra, co-directors of Reporting on Addiction. The webinar will provide tips on communicating science effectively and working with the media to share your research accurately and concisely. Recommendations for working with journalists, including pitching ideas and op-eds, will also be reviewed.
Registration – click here!

BHI Hybrid Seminar with Dr. Lauren Hobbs "Endogenous opioids in the regulation of striatal circuits and cocaine reward"
2024-03-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Psychology Building, 152 Frelinghuysen Rd, Piscataway, NJ, 08854
Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM EST
Location: Psychology, Room 105, Busch Campus, Piscataway
Zoom Meeting Link: CLICK HERE
Zoom Meeting ID: 959 2468 3840; Password: BHI
This event is Hosted by the BHI Junior Faculty Working Group.

TRACC Seminar Series with Dr. Kechna Cadet: "Polysubstance Use: The Fourth Wave of the Opioid Epidemic...The Norm, Not the Exception”.
2024-03-07 12:30 - 14:00 | Virtual
On the day of the event, click the Zoom link to join: https://ccny.zoom.us/j/89790452839?pwd=[REDACTED]

TARP Meeting with Dr. Mathieu Wimmer: "Exploring mechanisms underlying addiction vulnerability using multigenerational animal models of substance use"
2024-03-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Deans Conference Room, 675 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway, New Jersey, 08854
In-person Location: Deans Conference Room, Research Tower, 675 Hoes Ln W, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Virtual via Zoom: CLICK HERE
Meeting ID: 941 3241 3979
Password: [REDACTED]
These events are for all TARP and RARC faculty and trainees, as well as collaborators and friends, so feel free to pass along the invitation to others. Food and drinks will be provided.

NeC-ROTAC Virtual Training: Rural Communities, Substance Use, and the Social Determinants of Health
2024-03-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Hosted by the Northeast and Caribbean Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center (NeC-ROTAC)

Nationwide, we continue to see an increase in substance use across communities. Rural communities have unique challenges regarding access to services, and other social determinants of health can impact the wellbeing of community members. This workshop will address this increase in substance use, including its overall impact in rural areas. We will discuss the wide range of social determinants of health which impact community members accessing resources. This workshop will also discuss the process of community assessment to determine how communities are impacted and how to access potential resources.

Presenter: Dr. Delores Blackwell, LCSW, is a multijurisdictional licensed clinical social worker. She has held numerous administrative and clinical positions within both the addictions and mental health disciplines. She is an adjunct professor at both Touro College and Hunter College Silberman Schools of Social Work. In conjunction with her numerous roles, she also conducts and develops trainings for mental health and addictions professionals in both direct practice and leadership positions. She is currently a Research Project Manager at the New York State Psychiatric Institute at Columbia University Medical Center, where she works with the Opioid Response Network and Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center within the Northeast and Caribbean (HHS Region 2).

For more information and registration, click here.

NeC-ROTAC Virtual Training - Person-Centered Care: Applications in Methadone Maintenance Treatment and Outpatient Program Settings
2024-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Hosted by the Northeast and Caribbean Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center (NeC-ROTAC)

Participants may be familiar with the term person-centered care, but may struggle with how to apply this approach with clients. This workshop will define person-centered care and the application of this approach from the beginning of treatment to the end stage in outpatient settings. Participants will also learn the key components of OASAS standards of documentation of person-centered care in the treatment record of clients under their care.

Presenter: Dr. Delores Blackwell, LCSW, is a multijurisdictional licensed clinical social worker. She has held numerous administrative and clinical positions within both the addictions and mental health disciplines. She is an adjunct professor at both Touro College and Hunter College Silberman Schools of Social Work. In conjunction with her numerous roles, she also conducts and develops trainings for mental health and addictions professionals in both direct practice and leadership positions. She is currently a Research Project Manager at the New York State Psychiatric Institute at Columbia University Medical Center, where she works with the Opioid Response Network and Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center within the Northeast and Caribbean (HHS Region 2).

For more information and registration, click here.

I4SUD Webinar - Xylazine: Where are the Market Gaps?
2024-03-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The veterinary tranquilizer xylazine is being associated with a rising count of overdose fatalities across the country amidst the ongoing crisis of drug addiction and overdose. Persons are often exposed to xylazine unintentionally through adulterated heroin/fentanyl products. Data on this critical public health threat are just emerging and suggest that xylazine exposure changes the experience of fentanyl and may lead to medical consequences such as skin ulcers. There exist pressing gaps in the surveillance and medical treatment of xylazine, whichKelly E. Dunn, Ph.D., M.B.A. (at DrKellyDunn) will explore in this webinar, focusing on areas where inventive solutions are urgently required.
After Dr. Dunn’s talk, Dr. Supriya Munshaw will discuss the I4SUD program and how it can help researchers bring their inventive solutions to market.
For registration, click here!

Rutgers Peer Mentoring Network for Early Career Professionals - Topic: Health Equity in Research
2024-03-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Rutgers Club, Livingston Campus
For those who are in New Brunswick and are relatively new to Rutgers, we welcome you to join our Peer Mentoring Network, which was created for early career professionals by early career professionals! We have some events this semester at the Rutgers Club and would love to have you. Feel free to forward along to anyone who might be interested!

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Linda Oshin (linda.oshin@rutgers.edu).

NeC-ROTAC Virtual Training - Care and Concern Interventions to Address Substance Use and Mental Health in Rural Communities
2024-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Hosted by the Northeast and Caribbean Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center (NeC-ROTAC)

As we think about the impact of substance use and mental health within rural communities, a key component is accessing the resources available. In this webinar, we will discuss potential interventions that can be implemented or strengthened within rural communities. This workshop will focus on how providers and community members can develop collaborative networks to support members of their community who may be facing substance use and mental health challenges in their daily lives. We will also discuss potential prevention methods to be introduced within community spaces to reduce the impact of substance use on individuals and families, and increase engagement in mental health care.

Presenter: Dr. Delores Blackwell, LCSW, is a multijurisdictional licensed clinical social worker. She has held numerous administrative and clinical positions within both the addictions and mental health disciplines. She is an adjunct professor at both Touro College and Hunter College Silberman Schools of Social Work. In conjunction with her numerous roles, she also conducts and develops trainings for mental health and addictions professionals in both direct practice and leadership positions. She is currently a Research Project Manager at the New York State Psychiatric Institute at Columbia University Medical Center, where she works with the Opioid Response Network and Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center within the Northeast and Caribbean (HHS Region 2).

For more information and registration, click here.

NJ ACTS Special Populations Seminar with Dr. Daniel Myran: "Changes in Healthcare Visits Due to Cannabis Use Following Legalization of Non-medical Cannabis in Canada"
2024-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
An increasing number of countries and US states have legalized or are considering the legalization of cannabis for non-medical use. A major concern is that legalization could increase cannabis use and associated harms. This presentation will review studies tracking changes in healthcare visits due to cannabis in children and adults following non-medical cannabis legalization in Canada.
Dr. Daniel Myran is a clinician-scientist and assistant professor with the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Ottawa. He is an associate scientist at ICES, where his research program focuses on using natural experiments combined with linked health administrative data to better understand the impacts of public policy on mental health and substance use healthcare visits and outcomes. He practices family medicine with an interest in addiction medicine.
Register to receive the Zoom link: click here!

SciComm x Community Engagement: Exploring Principles and Practices
2024-03-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
This program aims to provide participants with interdisciplinary training and foundational skills in community-engaged science communication and research. Through exploring the concept of community, we will discuss effective strategies for engagement and emphasize the significance of communicating research findings to both scientists and community members. Attendees will leave equipped with practical tips, tricks, and additional resources to support their involvement in community engagement, both within and beyond the Rutgers community.
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Time: 12:00-1:15 PM EST
Location: Zoom Meeting
Registration: Click here to RSVP!

Workshop Highlights:

Engaging Discussions: Dive into conversations about effectively engaging diverse audiences, including communities within common cities.
Combatting Stereotypes: Learn how to share information responsibly, avoiding the perpetuation of stereotypes and misconceptions.
Funding Insights: Explore funding opportunities and understand the limitations that may impact your science communication initiatives.
Getting Started Guide: Receive practical tips and guidance on how to kickstart your journey in science communication.
Resources: Access resources to support your ongoing efforts in communicating science effectively.

NeC-ROTAC Virtual Training - Harm Reduction Principles, Strategies and Benefits
2024-03-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Hosted by the Northeast and Caribbean Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center (NeC-ROTAC)

With increasing overdose rates, a more lethal drug supply, and more prescription medications in many homes, it’s important to educate a wider audience about harm reduction and what it means: essentially, reducing the negative consequences of potentially risky behaviors. This workshop will present different definitions of harm reduction, highlight how we all practice harm reduction in our lives, and explain how harm reduction strategies are implemented in different settings, with a focus on rural communities. It will also address community concerns and hesitations about harm reduction, ways to reduce the harms of stigma surrounding drug use, and opportunities to build bridges between harm reduction and treatment for people with substance use disorders.

Presenter: Susan Stellin, MPH

For more information and registration, click here.

2024 Research2Practice Symposium
2024-04-02 09:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Interested in learning strategies for developing partnerships between academia and industry? Want to learn how to incorporate justice into your course or program design? Committed to improving student belonging? Want to increase diversity in STEM? Curious about pathways for informing federal policy?
You’ll have the opportunity to grow your capacity across each of these topics at the Symposium. Click here to learn more about the Symposium and R2P Program and meet the fellows.
RSVP by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, March 26th for in-person participation and by Friday, March 29th for virtual attendance.
For more information and to RSVP, click here.

Psychiatry Grand Rounds with Drs. Hugick and Peesapati - Psychedelics focused talks
2024-04-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual

10th Annual New York City Epidemiology Forum: A New Decade of NYCEF: New Tools and Partnerships for New Challenges
2024-04-04 09:00 - 16:00
The event will be co-hosted by NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYU School of Global Public Health. The conference includes oral presentations, posters, and discussion sessions and is expected to lead to new collaborative activities, such as networks with shared resources and joint educational programs.
For the past 10 years, NYCEF has provided a vibrant forum for regular contact and exchanges between epidemiologists working in academic and other institutions in the New York City metropolitan area, with a special focus on junior researchers, including junior faculty, postdocs, fellows, and students. NYCEF fosters increased awareness about research conducted across institutions. It provides opportunities for researchers to present their work, with the overall goals of promoting bilateral or multisite collaborative projects and enhancing career opportunities for junior investigators. For questions and inquiries, please contact the 2024 event coordinator, Rebecca Gevertz, at Rebecca.Gevertz@NYULangone.org.
Please register before Monday, March 25, 2024. Attendance is free and includes lunch. We welcome all staff, students, and faculty of participating New York City institutions.
For more information, click here.
Location: Murphy Auditorium, NYU Langone Health, 550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016

BHI Plenary Seminar Series with Helen Mayberg, "What is well? Decoding Recovery Signals to Optimize DBS Treatment for Depression"
2024-04-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join Zoom Meeting: CLICK HERE.

34th Annual Texas Research Society on Alcoholism (TRSA) Scientific Meeting
2024-04-05 09:00 - 17:00
UT Health San Antonio
Academic Learning & Teaching Center (ALT-C), Room 3.302 – 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229
Featured Presentations include:

“Special Emphasis Panel – Issues in Psychedelic Medicine”
Panelists:
Greg Fonzo PhD – Dell Center for Psychedelic Research & Therapy
John Roache PhD – Promises and Insights of Limited Research
Van King MD – Practical considerations of Advancing Psychedelic Medicine
“Role of Brain Vascular Cell Types in a Mouse Model of Ethanol Exposure“
Brent Kisby, Graduate Student, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock
(2023 TRSA McGovern Fellowship Award recipient)Other presentations in psychedelic medicine / vaccine development, and alcohol and other substance addiction research

Online Abstract submission – Click Here
deadline – March 1st 6:00pm
Registration Rates:

Student – $30 member / $75 non-member
Postdoctoral Fellow – $40 member / $110 non-member
Faculty, Other Professionals, Community Members – $60 member / $130 non-members
For more information, click here!

SSW Webinar: The Dynamics of Addiction, Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
2024-04-10 09:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
It is clear that all forms of abuse are destructive. This webinar will address the interrelationships between addiction, domestic violence and child abuse and the devastating impact they have on all involved. We will explore the values of maintaining dysfunction and what it takes to interrupt the process. The increased concerns over stress in the hostile home environment will also be discussed.

Instructor:
John Kriger, MSM, LCADC, CPS

Date:
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Time:
9:30 am – 12:30 pm ET

Location:
Live Interactive Online Webinar

For more information and registration, click here.

9th International Research Conference on Adolescents and Adults with FASD
2024-04-11 09:00 - 2024-04-14 16:30
Despite thousands of published articles on FASD, limited research focuses specifically on adolescents and adults with FASD. As individuals diagnosed with FASD age, the “need to know” across a broad spectrum of areas continues to be critically important for identifying clinically relevant research questions and directions that will impact their day-to-day function and health outcomes.
Building on the work of eight previous conferences*, we aim to examine relevant global research, programs and policies. What can we learn from practice-based evidence? What does existing or emerging research tell us? Are the results transferable from country to country and/or from laboratory and clinical studies to real life? Are there clinical implications of results from any of these areas of which we should be aware? What are the changes in our thinking, practice and directions that will be required to improve outcomes? What are the implications for the future?
We hope you can join us at this interactive conference and be at the forefront of addressing these relevant global issues.
*This conference, previously held in Vancouver, Canada and hosted by University of British Columbia’s Interprofessional Continuing Education, has been moved to Seattle, the birthplace of the FASD diagnosis in North America. FASD United has taken on the task of putting on this unique global FASD conference in consultation with the International Adult Leadership Collaborative (ALC) FASD Changemakers, a group of talented and dedicated individuals with FASD who are leaders in the community.
This conference has been moved to Seattle, Washington – the closest place to Vancouver and the birthplace of the FASD diagnosis in North America.
The Hyatt Regency Seattle | 808 Howell St, Seattle, WA
For more information, click here.

9th International Research Conference on Adolescents and Adults with FASD
2024-04-11 09:00 - 2024-04-14 17:00
For more information, click here.

NYU-HEAL: Academic-Public Partnership to Improve Quality of Care for People with Substance Use Disorders with Charles J. Neighbors, PhD, MBA
2024-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The NYU Health Evaluation and Analytics Lab (NYU-HEAL) is an academic-public partnership that employs research to support improvements to the system of care for individuals with substance use disorders in New York. The initiative uses mixed methods that combine analyses of statewide administrative data (e.g., Medicaid) with qualitative interviews of system stakeholders. The seminar will provide an overview of NYU-HEAL as well as examples of how the partnership informs state policy initiatives.
Register here: https://go.rutgers.edu/m3l17qsi

NIH F-Series Fellowship Grant Writing Workshop
2024-04-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Interested in submitting an NIH F-Series Fellowship application? Join us for a Grant Writing F-Fellowship workshop on Tuesday, April 16th, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST. All interested students and Postdocs are welcome to attend this in-person session in Piscataway, NJ, at EOHSI (Room C). All others can participate via Zoom. This workshop will provide an overview of the basic components of a NIH NRSA Fellowship application! It will be a great introduction to our 10-week fellowship writing series this Fall 2024.
To register, click here!

Voices for Non-Opioid Choices Event - Continuing the Fight: Preventing Opioid Addiction in America
2024-04-17 08:30 - 14:00
On behalf of Voices for Non-Opioid Choices, we are delighted to extend an invitation for you to join us for our event Continuing the Fight: Preventing Opioid Addiction in America. This event will take place on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center, 775 12th Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20005.
Join us and experts from public health, patient advocacy, clinical practice, industry, and government to discuss next steps to continue to curb rates of opioid-related overdose deaths through targeted federal policy approaches.
Session Topics

View from the White House: The Administration’s Response to the Opioid Crisis
Current State of the Opioid Addiction Crisis in America
Next Steps in Federal Response to Opioid Addiction Crisis
Preventing Opioid Addiction in Key Communities
Recommendations for Addressing Gaps in Federal Government Response

To confirm your participation, please RSVP by registering here.

Rutgers Health Annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium
2024-04-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Agenda:

10:00 am – Opening Remarks by Dr. Enobong “Anna” Branch, Senior Vice President for Equity, Rutgers University
10:30 am – RBHS IDEA Grant Presentations. Moderated by Dr. Sangeeta Lamba
1:00 pm – Afternoon Keynote by Dr. Shirley Malcom, Senior Advisor and Director of SEA Change at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Register HERE

Rutgers Peer Mentoring Network for Early Career Professionals - Topic: Social Networking & AI
2024-04-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Rutgers Club, Livingston Campus

SSW Webinar - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders
2024-04-19 09:30 - 15:30 | Virtual
The Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Treatment of Substance Use Disorders training is a clinical webinar that reviews Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy theory and interventions. The thought-feeling-action model of cognitive therapy will be discussed in the context of substance use. The training builds on foundational knowledge and incorporates clinical considerations and specific interventions in treatment of Substance Use Disorders. The training focuses on core cognitive and behavioral interventions while adding elective therapeutic components to customize treatment for clients. The training targets clinicians who provide individual substance use treatment. Training experience will be highly interactive with ample opportunity for learning and refining skills through role-play, demonstration, and a mock case-conceptualization exercise. *This is a 5.5 hours webinar. Attendees must attend the full day to receive a certificate of completion.

Instructor:
Bernard Showers, DSW, LCSW

Date:
Friday, April 19, 2024

Time:
9:30 am – 3:30 pm ET

Location:
Live Interactive Online Webinar

For more information and registration, click here.

Primary Care Collaborative Webinar: The Evidence Behind Whole-Person Primary Care
2024-04-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join the Primary Care Collaborative for a discussion about reimagining primary care to better integrate lifestyle medicine, behavioral health and non-pharmacological interventions. Health care is abuzz about the importance of whole-person health. But what exactly does “whole-person health” mean? What does the evidence show about its effectiveness? And how can primary care adequately address the whole person? Panelists will summarize the research on how interprofessional approaches to whole health—inclusive of physical, behavioral, spiritual, and socioeconomic well-being—impacts outcomes, costs, and the experiences of patients and their care teams. The webinar will also feature a short presentation from PCC President and CEO Ann Greiner about a new initiative promoting whole-person health.
Shawna Hudson, PhD, senior associate dean for population health research, will take part in a panel discussing the transformation of primary care with a focus on integrating lifestyle medicine, behavioral health, and non-drug treatments.
To register, click here.

SSW Webinar - Addiction and Recovery 2024: Where We Have Been, Where We Are Going
2024-04-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
This course examines how the field of addiction treatment and recovery has evolved since the development of 12-step recovery spaces in the 1950’s, from societal conceptualizations about addiction to how treatment and evidence-based practices have shaped what we now call clinical addiction treatment. Particular attention will be paid to how paradigms, stigma, and oppressive systems have influenced and shaped addiction and treatment trends. Participants will critically examine the successes and pitfalls of addiction treatment as it stands today, including specific models and systems of recovery and what the field calls “evidence-based practices”. Special attention will be paid to how the fields of neuroscience, epigenetics, and neuropharmacology have informed what we know today about addiction, and what it means for integrative recovery strategies moving forward.

Instructor:
Katherine Glick, LPC, CCS, ACS, MAC, BCHHP

Date:
Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Time:
10:00 am – 1:00 pm ET

Location:
Live Interactive Online Webinar

For more information, click here.

Empowering Excellence: Women in Biomedical Sciences and the Power of Sponsorship Event
2024-04-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, 185 South Orange Ave, Newark
We’re thrilled to invite you to “Empowering Excellence: Women in Biomedical Sciences and the Power of Sponsorship,” a panel and networking event sponsored by the Women and Gender Equity Faculty Council (WGEC). All faculty are welcome.
Register here.
Date & Time: April 24, 2024, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Location:
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Rosmary Gellene Room B515
185 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ

Panelists:

Vivian Bellofatto, PhD
Danielle M Dick, PhD
Antonina Mitrofanova, PhD
Shelby Pitts, DNP, RN, WHNP-BC

Knock Out Opioid Use Webinar: Trauma & Opioid Use Disorder
2024-04-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Register: click here
