2016-05-10

[#DIV28SUPER] University of Vermont seeking Research Health Care Nurse/Project Manager


Research Health Care Nurse/Project Manager

 

The University of Vermont’s Center on Behavior and Health is seeking a full-time Research Health Care Nurse/Project Manager who will work closely with our Director and staff to oversee the day-to-day clinical research operations of the TCORS P50 Center grant, which includes four distinct projects.

 

Other responsibilities include:

Serving as the primary licensed medical professional on the trials, overseeing and monitoring the eligibility and safety of all study participants.

Providing nursing care, educating and counseling subject participants. Functionally supervise four full-time research staff, two undergraduate students and a number of pre-doctoral and post-doctorate trainees.

Functionally supervise and train external staff at two collaborating sites.

Will be responsible as the main point of contact for all Institutional Review Board (IRB) related submissions and correspondence.

Prepare and submit applications to external agencies (NIH/NIDA & FDA) to ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsible for overseeing monitoring, auditing, and quality control of all study sites. This includes database development, reviewing data for quality assurance, and preparing site and treatment group reports for the DSMB.

Coordinate and provide direction to a number of subcontractors that establish various study databases and data collection systems.

 

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 2-4 years’ related experience required. Specialized Vermont Board of Medical Practice approved certification and/or licensure required. Prior research experience and understanding of research design required. Travel is required for protocol development, training and other regulatory meetings.

 

Experience working with FDA-regulated clinical research protocols is desired.

 

To apply online, please visit www.uvmjobs.com and search Position # 00023365.


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Stephen T. Higgins, Ph.D.
Director, Vermont Center on Behavior and Health
Professor and Virginia H. Donaldson Chair in Translational Science
Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology
Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry
University of Vermont
1 South Prospect Street
Burlington, VT  05401-1419

2016-05-09

[#DIV28SUPER] Last weeks Congressional briefing on Alcohol, Stress, and the Brain

Just a quick note to let everyone know that we held a very successful Congressional briefing entitled  "Alcohol, Stress, and the Brain: Implications for Treatment and Recovery" last Thursday in cooperation with the Addiction, Treatment and Recovery Caucus and the Military Mental Health Caucus. The briefing was organized by the APA Science Directorate on behalf of the Friends of NIAAA coalition. NIAAA Director George Koob, PhD provided a comprehensive overview of the Institute’s research portfolio on the neurobiological underpinnings of alcohol use disorders as they relate to PTSD. APA/CPDD/RSA member Rajita Sinha, PhD, followed with a dynamic presentation summarizing her fMFRI research on relapse and recovery in patients with alcohol use disorders. Lastly, Anthony Doran, who currently serves as a Peer Support Specialist with Vets4Warriors, and is a veteran of the Afghan campaign, discussed his PTSD and alcohol use disorder diagnoses and his personal journey through recovery. The room was filled to capacity and the briefing stimulated lots of excellent Q&A moderated by Friends of NIAAA coalition Chair and APA Division 50 Fellow, Carlo DiClemente, PhD.

Best,

-geoff

 

Geoffrey K. Mumford, Ph.D. | Associate Executive Director for Government Relations

Science Directorate
American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
Tel: 202.336.6067 |  Fax: 202.336.6063

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[#DIV28SUPER] UVM NIH POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP POSITION

NIH Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Opportunity

 

The University of Vermont’s Center on Behavior and Health announces an NIH postdoctoral research fellowship opportunity in our internationally recognized center of excellence for the study of substance abuse. The fellow will participate in the conduct of an ongoing NIDA/FDA-funded trial on the use of tobacco in vulnerable populations, as well as develop new research opportunities in related areas. The mentoring team has an exceptional track record of helping fellows further their careers as independent investigators.

 

Appointment:  2-3 yrs.

 

Eligibility: Applicants must have completed their training in psychology, behavior analysis, or a related discipline and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.  Trainees are selected on the basis of scholastic record and commitment to a career in tobacco research. Individuals must be highly motivated, possess initiative and a desire to learn and expand their interests and expertise. Experience with behavioral economics is highly valued.

 

Benefits: Stipend, medical insurance coverage, and travel funds supported by NIH Institutional Training Awards.

 

For more information:  Contact Ms. Diana Cain (Diana.Cain@uvm.edu).

 

To apply: Send cover letter (downloaded from VCBH website), curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and 3 letters of reference to:  Dr. Diann Gaalema c/o Ms. Diana Cain (Diana.Cain@uvm.edu). 

 

About us: The Vermont Center on Behavior and Health (VCBH) was established in 2013, sponsored in part by a Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Award from the National Institute on General Medical Sciences and a Centers of Tobacco Regulatory Science (TCORS) Award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

 

The VCBH resides within the College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, with the director and administrative offices being located within the Department of Psychiatry, and participating investigators, collaborators, and advisors across 15 academic departments in the College of Medicine and 7 colleges within the University of Vermont and 5 other universities. The VCBH is further strengthened by interdisciplinary collaborations with key community healthcare leaders and distinguished scientific advisory panels. 

The focus of the VCBH is on investigating relationships between personal behaviors and risk for chronic disease and premature death, with a specific focus on understanding mechanisms underpinning risk, and developing effective interventions and policies to promote healthy behavior.

 

See our website for further details.

 

About Burlington, Vermont: Burlington, Vermont is located in the beautiful Lake Champlain region, surrounded by the Green and Adirondack Mountains.  It is a great place for families, boasting excellent schools and year-round recreational opportunities.  It is home to the University of Vermont and many other colleges that provide an academically stimulating and culturally rich environment.  Montreal and Boston are within easy driving distances.


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Stephen T. Higgins, Ph.D.
Director, Vermont Center on Behavior and Health
Professor and Virginia H. Donaldson Chair in Translational Science
Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology
Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry
University of Vermont
1 South Prospect Street
Burlington, VT  05401-1419

2016-05-05

[#DIV28SUPER] The latest from NIDA Advisory Council

Dear Colleagues:

Here’s the latest from yesterday’s meeting of the NIDA Advisory Council:

 

What did Dr. Volkow report to NIDA Council?

How does NIH go about measuring the impact of NIH funded research?

What is the role of the Board of Scientific Counselors in reviewing the NIDA Intramural Research Program?

Looking for an update from the NIDA Office of Science Policy and Communications?

Want to learn more about the progress of that ginormous Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study?

Where’s a good 4D Nucleome when you need one?

Interested in an update from the National Institute on Neurologic Diseases and Stroke (NINDS)?

 

Until next time,

-geoff

 

Geoffrey K. Mumford, Ph.D. | Associate Executive Director for Government Relations

Science Directorate
American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
Tel: 202.336.6067 |  Fax: 202.336.6063

email: gmumford@apa.org | www.apa.org

   

 

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2016-04-28

[#DIV28SUPER] Job Posting



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Ryan Vandrey, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
5510 Nathan Shock Dr.
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-550-4036 (phone)
410-550-0030 (fax)
All,

Please see attached job posting for a study coordinator position on a new cannabis/PTSD clinical trial led by Dr. Marcel Bonn-Miller.  Please feel free to pass along to anyone you think might be qualified/interested.  Sorry for replication with posting on other listservs.
Thanks!

-Ryan

Re: [#DIV28SUPER] Congressional Briefing on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Thanks for the update and good work by all involved!

Suzette

Suzette M. Evans, Ph.D.
CUMC and NYSPI
1051 Riverside Drive
Unit 66, Room 3704
New York NY 10032

Voice: 646-774-6136

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Subject: [#DIV28SUPER] Congressional Briefing on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Dear Colleagues,

 

I'm just sending a quick note to let the list know that Hendree Jones, PhD. was invited by Congressman Tim Ryan (D-13th, OH) to participate in a briefing on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome last week organized by the Congressional Caucus on Addiction, Treatment and Recovery.  Hendree did a great job providing a big picture overview, explaining her NIDA-funded research, and the UNC Horizon's program which she directs.  That presentation complemented others by NIDA Deputy Director, Wilson Compton, M.D., SAMSHA's CSAT Medical Officer, Melinda Campopiano, M.D. and Arthur James, M.D., an OB/GYN from OSU (speaker bios are available here).  Caucus Co-Chair Tim Ryan provided opening remarks and Rep. Evan Jenkins (R-3rd, WV) was on hand throughout to discuss his bill, the "Nurturing and Supporting Healthy Babies Act". 

 

The room was filled to capacity and the briefing continued to build momentum for the House to take action on its version of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA, S.524) passed by the Senate on March 10. Over the past 24 hours the House passed eleven opioid bills out of the Energy and Commerce Committee and three out of the Judiciary Committee and those are expected to reach the House floor in mid-May to be consolidated with the current House version of CARA (H.R. 953) before the House and Senate versions of the bill are conferenced this summer.

 

More as it develops.

 

Best,

-geoff 

 

Geoffrey K. Mumford, Ph.D. | Associate Executive Director for Government Relations

Science Directorate
American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
Tel: 202.336.6067 |  Fax: 202.336.6063

email:gmumford@apa.org |www.apa.org

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[#DIV28SUPER] Congressional Briefing on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Dear Colleagues,

 

I’m just sending a quick note to let the list know that Hendree Jones, PhD. was invited by Congressman Tim Ryan (D-13th, OH) to participate in a briefing on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome last week organized by the Congressional Caucus on Addiction, Treatment and Recovery.  Hendree did a great job providing a big picture overview, explaining her NIDA-funded research, and the UNC Horizon’s program which she directs.  That presentation complemented others by NIDA Deputy Director, Wilson Compton, M.D., SAMSHA’s CSAT Medical Officer, Melinda Campopiano, M.D. and Arthur James, M.D., an OB/GYN from OSU (speaker bios are available here).  Caucus Co-Chair Tim Ryan provided opening remarks and Rep. Evan Jenkins (R-3rd, WV) was on hand throughout to discuss his bill, the “Nurturing and Supporting Healthy Babies Act”. 

 

The room was filled to capacity and the briefing continued to build momentum for the House to take action on its version of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA, S.524) passed by the Senate on March 10. Over the past 24 hours the House passed eleven opioid bills out of the Energy and Commerce Committee and three out of the Judiciary Committee and those are expected to reach the House floor in mid-May to be consolidated with the current House version of CARA (H.R. 953) before the House and Senate versions of the bill are conferenced this summer.

 

More as it develops.

 

Best,

-geoff 

 

Geoffrey K. Mumford, Ph.D. | Associate Executive Director for Government Relations

Science Directorate
American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
Tel: 202.336.6067 |  Fax: 202.336.6063

email: gmumford@apa.org | www.apa.org

   

 

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