[DIV28SUPER] Update on NIH Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction Review - @RBevins, 3/31/11 7:22 AM

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[DIV28M] Early Career Investigator Position Available at TRI

 

 

 

 

Early Career Investigator Position Available

Parents’ Translational Research Center

Treatment Research Institute

Philadelphia PA

 

 

An outstanding individual is sought for an entry level investigator position in the research group of Dr. Kimberly C. Kirby in the Parents’ Translational Research Center at the Treatment Research Institute (TRI).  TRI is a nationally recognized not-for-profit research organization associated with the University of Pennsylvania.  TRI investigators are predominantly solutions oriented in their approach to the multi-faceted, real-world issues associated with drug/alcohol use or abuse (see www.tresearch.org).    This position provides an excellent opportunity for a person with a doctoral degree in Psychology or a related field and a solid research background interested in developing into an independent investigator.  The successful candidate will have an interest in working with families dealing with addiction and in developing practical methods for spreading the use of empirically-supported behavioral interventions.  TRI researchers frequently collaborate with their counterparts at the University of Pennsylvania and are eligible for adjunct faculty positions, but have no obligation to accept teaching responsibilities and enjoy the administrative advantages of a smaller research organization.  Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references, and a writing sample to Search Committee, Treatment Research Institute, 600 Public Ledger Building, 150 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106; FAX 215-399-0987; email: hr@tresearch.org.  TRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

 

[DIV28SUPER] Fwd: Action Alert from APA CARE

Action Alert from CARE regarding adoption of new ILAR Guide as PHS Policy

The NIH Office for Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) recently published a call for comments on adopting the newly revised Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide) as Public Health Services (PHS) policy. A preliminary review of the new Guide by CARE indicated that there are significant changes, including requirements for standard operating procedures, physical environment and housing, and level of veterinary care and oversight. Adoption of the new Guide will, for most investigators and institutions, result in increased cost of conducting research with nonhuman animals. While CARE is drafting detailed comments to submit to OLAW, CARE intends to recommend that 1996 Guide remain PHS policy and that the 2011 Guide be used as a reference. In addition, if contrary to the CARE recommendation, OLAW does decide to adopt the new Guide as PHS Policy, then CARE believes that the March 2012 deadline for compliance with the new standards is unrealistic and recommends a more gradual multi-year phase-in.

CARE urges all scientists conducting research with nonhuman animals to submit individual comments to OLAW and to also encourage their institutional officials to do the same. The deadline for comments is April 24, 2011. Comments should be submitted online at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/2011guidecomments/add.htm

[DIV28SUPER] Action Alert from CARE

Action Alert from CARE regarding adoption of new ILAR Guide as PHS Policy

The NIH Office for Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) recently published a call
for comments on adopting the newly revised Guide for the Care and Use of
Laboratory Animals (the Guide) as Public Health Services (PHS) policy. A
preliminary review of the new Guide by CARE indicated that there are
significant changes, including requirements for standard operating procedures,
physical environment and housing, and level of veterinary care and oversight.
Adoption of the new Guide will, for most investigators and institutions, result
in increased cost of conducting research with nonhuman animals. While CARE
is drafting detailed comments to submit to OLAW, CARE intends to recommend
that 1996 Guide remain PHS policy and that the 2011 Guide be used as a
reference. In addition, if contrary to the CARE recommendation, OLAW does
decide to adopt the new Guide as PHS Policy, then CARE believes that the
March 2012 deadline for compliance with the new standards is unrealistic and
recommends a more gradual multi-year phase-in.

CARE urges all scientists conducting research with nonhuman animals to
submit individual comments to OLAW and to also encourage their institutional
officials to do the same. The deadline for comments is April 24, 2011.
Comments should be submitted online at
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/2011guidecomments/add.htm

Barbara Kaminski, Ph.D.
Member/Div 28 liaison, APA Committee on Animal Research and Ethics

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[DIV28M] Fwd: Apply to join the APA Science Student Council

Please forward this great opportunity to interested graduate students.

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The Science Directorate is currently accepting applications to the APA Science Student Council (SSC). Formed in 1993, the SSC is a diverse group of research-oriented psychology graduate students who serve as an advisory group to the APA Science Directorate. The Council represents the interests of research-oriented students by providing valuable advice to the Directorate on how it can best serve the science student population. The Council has been actively involved in a number of projects, including awarding prizes for graduate-level research, organizing student programs for the APA Convention, writing newsletter articles about graduate student issues, learning about and participating in advocacy for psychological funding, and making recommendations on the Directorate's student programs. The Council reports to and collaborates with the Board of Scientific Affairs and works cooperatively with the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students.

The Directorate is seeking applications from graduate students to serve two-year terms beginning September 1, 2011, during which time they will be actively engaged SSC members. By the beginning of the SSC term, new members must to have completed at least one year of graduate school, and have at least two years of graduate school remaining before receiving their PhD. SSC members are required to attend two weekend meetings per year in Washington, DC, at APA's expense, with the potential to attend additional optional APA governance events.  In addition, SSC members are expected to remain available via email during an unofficial third (non-meeting) year to advise new members (this third year can be post-doctoral).

Five (5) positions will be available on the Council for the September 2011-September 2013 term. One person in each of the following areas of research will be selected:

 

·        Biopsychology

·        Cognitive Science

·        Developmental Psychology

·        Industrial/Organizational Psychology

·        Psychological Methodology

 

Potential SSC applicants are encouraged to contact current SSC members in their area of interest to discuss the positions and responsibilities.  Current members contact info is available on the website. 

 

Please note that the Council strives for diversity in all appropriate ways, including geographic diversity. Consequently, no more than one student from any given department may occupy a seat on the SSC at any given time. Please check the list of current members before applying. If you have a question about your eligibility, please contact the Science Directorate.

To apply to the SSC, please provide the following:

 

1. A letter of recommendation (not to exceed 500 words) sent directly from the student's advisor, endorsing the nomination.
    
2. An essay written by the student about how s/he could contribute as a Council member, any previous related skills and experience, and why s/he would fit as a good addition to SSC (not to exceed 500 words).
    
3. A description written by the student about his/her research in psychology that demonstrates commitment to psychological science (not to exceed 300 words).
    
4. Abbreviated curriculum vitae (not to exceed two pages).

 

Applications are due electronically by May 16, 2011.  Please submit all application materials to science@apa.org.   New members will be selected in the summer for terms that begin September 1, 2011. 

 

Application materials may be submitted as Word documents, zip files, or as PDFs. Please note that our email system blocks files that are 10MB or larger.  If you try to email materials that are larger than this limit, we will not receive your email.

 

If the sum of your files is larger than 10MB, we suggest sending each attachment in a separate email.

 

After we receive your application materials, we will send a confirmation email.  If you do not receive a confirmation email within two business days of sending your materials, it means that we did not receive your application (see note, above, regarding file size).  Please contact us before resubmitting your materials.

 

Please direct questions to the APA Science Directorate by telephone (202-336-6000) or by email.

For more information on the SSC and the Council's current projects, please visit the website: http://www.apa.org/science/leadership/students/index.aspx

Nicolle Singer | Science Programs Associate                                                               

Science Directorate
American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
Tel: (202) 336-5954  |  Fax: (202) 336-5953
email: nsinger@apa.org | www.apa.org/science

 

 

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[DIV28SUPER] Fwd: [DIV28] APA Convention Student Travel Awards - Deadline April 1

Graduate students and mentors of graduate students, please take note of the
message below.

Thank you,
Larry Carter
Div 28 Programming Chair

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Lawrence P. Carter, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Psychiatric Research Institute - Center for Addiction Research
4301 W. Markham Street #843
Little Rock, AR 72205

Office phone: (501) 526-8433
Fax: (501) 526-7816


From: Gunter, Bree [mailto:bgunter@apa.org]
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 2:05 PM
To: Gunter, Bree
Subject: APA Convention Student Travel Awards - Deadline April 1

Dear Division Program Chairs,

Please remind your graduate student first authors of accepted papers or
posters that the deadline for applying for a $300 grant to help them travel
to the 2011 APA Convention in Washington, D.C. is April 1.  The original
announcement is below.

Thanks so much!

Bree Gunter
Science Programs Associate, Science Directorate
American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
Tel: (202) 336-5960 |  Fax: (202) 336-5953
email: bgunter@apa.org | www.apa.org



Graduate Students – Apply Now for an APA Convention Student Travel Award
The APA Science Directorate is pleased to sponsor its annual travel award
competition for graduate students of psychology who will present research at
the APA Convention. This year's Convention will be held August 4-7, 2011, in
Washington, D.C.

Graduate students who are the first author of a poster or talk are eligible
to apply for one of this year's grants of $300 each. Applicants should
submit an application form, cover letter, research summary, CV, and
paper/poster acceptance notice.

The deadline for applications to arrive at APA is April 1, 2011.
Applications must be mailed. Up to three students from each department of
psychology in the U.S. and Canada may submit applications. If more than
three students from a department wish to apply for travel awards, the
department must perform an initial screening and forward only three
applications. Students enrolled at universities outside of the U.S. or
Canada who will travel to the APA Convention are eligible to apply for
grants from the APA International Office but may not apply for this Student
Travel Award.

For more information about the APA Convention Student Travel Awards, please
visit http://www.apa.org/about/awards/scidir-stutrav.aspx  or email the
Science Directorate at science@apa.org.

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[DIV28SUPER] Please sign on-line petition opposing NIH cut

Dear Colleagues:  APA participates in a large coalition of scientific and health groups called the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research.  As an advocacy tool in support of NIH funding, the coalition has initiated a petition that you and your colleagues may sign online.  It is helpful for organizations to be able to print a list of signers in particular states or districts when visiting members of Congress, to demonstrate the depth of support for NIH.

 

The petition is available at: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/preservenihfunding/

 

Please sign the petition, and share this note with other organizations and individuals in your department who are concerned about NIH funding.

 

The petition will be open until the FY 2011 spending bill is resolved.

 

 

Patricia Clem Kobor

Sr. Science Policy Analyst

American Psychological Association

750 First Street, NE

Washington, DC 20002

(202) 336-5933

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pkobor@apa.org

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[DIV28SUPER] Donations to Friends of NIDA for the Charles R. Schuster Memorial Congressional Briefing

Charles R. Schuster Memorial Congressional Briefing

With the death of Charles R. (Bob) Schuster on February 21, there have been many expressions of interest from persons wishing to commemorate his contributions to science throughout his career by making donations to a suitable memorial.
 
Bob's family encourages such donations to the Friends of NIDA, a non-profit coalition of individuals, scientific and professional societies, patient groups and other organizations committed to the elimination of drug abuse and addiction through education, advocacy, and the promotion of broad public and private support for the research agenda of the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
 
This is a particularly suitable organization given Bob Schuster's leadership as Director of NIDA from 1986 to 1992.   Bob was also a member of the Board of The Friends of NIDA, which has established the Charles R. Schuster Congressional Briefing Series.  As we know, Bob was a great believer in the empowerment of science to inform policy. As NIDA Director, Bob provided congressional testimony and many briefings himself.
 
Tax-deductible memorial contributions by credit card may be designated at http://www.thefriendsofnida.org/
 
If you prefer, donations can be submitted by a check made out to Friends of NIDA and mailed to:

Friends of the National Institute on Drug Abuse
Attn: William L. Dewey, Ph.D.
Dept. of Pharmacology
P.O. Box 980613
Richmond, VA 23298-0613
USA
 

[DIV28SUPER] postdoctoral fellowship positions at University of Southern California

The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Department of Preventive Medicine, Division of Health Behavior Research, seeks candidates for two- to three- year NCI-funded postdoctoral fellowships.  This Ruth L. Kirchstein NRSA Institutional Research Training Program in Cancer Control and Epidemiology focuses on transdisciplinary research on the behavioral and biological determinants of cancer (e.g., tobacco, alcohol, and drug use; physical activity; diet; obesity; adherence to cancer screening, detection, and treatment; STIs) and prevention efforts that target these risk factors.   Research among fellows and training faculty is diverse and spans multiple areas.   Potential candidates are encouraged visit http://ipr.usc.edu/research.php for more details about research opportunities in USC's Division of Health Behavior Research. 

 

Candidates should have a strong background in health behavior studies, psychology, health disparities, public/global health, statistics, epidemiology or in other disciplines with strong potential for innovative applications to cancer risk and prevention.  This training program has an outstanding track record.  Among fellows who completed training over the last 10 years, 73 percent hold faculty posts and most others are engaged primarily in research at universities or major research institutes (e.g., NIH, CDC).

 

Qualified individuals must have completed a PhD, MD or equivalent, and must be a US citizen or have permanent resident status.  Annual salary is based upon year doctorate received.  Health insurance, tuition, and conference travel provided. 

 

USC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

 

Send curriculum vitae and statement of interest to:

 

Marny Barovich

USC/IPR

1000 S. Fremont Ave., Box 8

Alhambra, CA 91803

barovich@usc.edu

 

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[DIV28M] G. Alan Marlatt

For those of you who have not yet heard, Alan Marlatt died this morning, Monday, March 14, after a short illness. Alan was a giant in our field, making multiple, distinct, seminal contributions in both basic and applied research. His basic contributions included innovating the use of the balanced-placebo design to highlight the role of nonpharmacological factors in determining putative drug effects (e.g., alcohol-related aggression, so called "loss of control" drinking) and demonstrating the role of social influences on drinking. Because of Alan's influence, there are a number of BARLABs around the country used to study drinking in a natural environment. (He used to note that a participant in one of his studies once commented that the research bar was like a Skinner box only rather than pressing the bar, one only needed to lean up against it.) He was extremely influential in characterizing the situational determinants of relapse and in re-engineering treatment approaches to focus on relapse prevention in addition to initial abstinence. In later years he was a major innovator in the development of a variety of "harm reduction" approaches to excessive substance use in populations as diverse as college students and homeless, chronic alcoholics. Always innovating, his adaptation of mindfulness techniques to address core aspects of dependence (e.g., "urge surfing") illustrates the range of cognitive approaches that Alan felt could be brought to bear on treating those with various addictions. Alan was a pioneer that opened up numerous new fruitful veins of research that inevitably proved productive for the many who followed.

Beyond his scientific contributions, he was an influential mentor to many, both to his own undergraduates, predocs, and postdocs as well as many others in the field at all stages of professional development.His fingerprints are visible on many of us who have devoted our careers to the psychological study of addictive behaviors. He was an extraordinarily generous man who would also take the time to honor the numerous requests for his counsel from students world-wide and the general public and would always take the time to lend an ear to a colleague in need. It is difficult to think of any colleague who has shaped the field both intellectually and socially to the extent that Alan has and his absence from our professional and personal lives will be keenly felt.

Kenneth J. Sher, Ph.D.
Curators' Distinguished Professor of Psychological Sciences
University of Missouri
200 South Seventh Street
Columbia, MO 65211
email: sherk@missouri.edu
Web: http://web.missouri.edu/~sherk

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[DIV28SUPER] Cellular Biology of Addiction Course, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, August 9-15, 2011, Application Deadline, April 15, 2011

The National Institute on Drug Abuse/NIH  is pleased to support The Cellular Biology of Addiction Course,  Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, August 9-15, 2011,  Application Deadline, April 15, 2011

Scholarship funds are available for partial support of tuition, room and board on a merit basis.

 

 

How To Apply Selection Process and Stipends Travel General Information Campus Information CELLULAR BIOLOGY OF ADDICTION August 9 - 15, 2011 Application Deadline: April 15, 2011 Instructors: Antonello Bonci, NIDA Christopher Evans, University of California, Los Angeles Rafael Maldonado, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain Mark Von Zastrow, University of California, San Francisco Drug addiction is the most costly neuropsychiatric disorder faced by our nation. Acute and repeated exposure to drugs produces neuroadaption and long-term memory of the experience, but the cellular and molecular processes involved are only partially understood. The primary objective of the proposed workshop is to provide an intense dialogue of the fundamentals, state-of-the-art advances and major gaps in the cell and molecular biology of drug addiction.Targeted to new or experienced investigators, the workshop will combine formal presentations and informal discussions to convey the merits and excitement of cellular and molecular approaches to drug addiction research. With the advent of genomics and proteomics, an extraordinary opportunity now exists to develop comprehensive models of neuroadaptative processes fundamental to addiction, withdrawal, craving, and relapse to drug use and to brain function, in general. A range of disciplines and topics will be represented, including noninvasive brain imaging to identify drug targets and adaptive processes; neuroadaptative processes at the molecular and cellular level, neural networks and their modulation, the relevance of genotype to susceptibility and drug response; tolerance and adaptation at the cellular level and approaches to exploiting the daunting volume generated by neuroinformatics. This workshop will provide an integrated view of current and novel research on neuroadaptive responses to addiction, foster discussion on collaboration and integration, provide critical information needed to construct a model of addiction as a disease and novel molecular targets for biological treatments. Beyond the plane of scientific endeavor, the information is vital for formulating public policy and for enlightening the public on the neurobiological consequences of drug use and addiction. The workshop is designed to generate interest in this level of analysis, open conduits for collaborations and present novel routes to investigating the neurobiology of addictive drugs. Confirmed Speakers Nora Volkow, NIDA Ulrike Heberlein, University of California, San Francisco Eric Nestler, Mount Sinai Medical Center Robert Edwards, University of California, San Francisco Mary Jeanne Kreek, Rockefeller University Peter Kalivas, Medical University of South Carolina Mark Wightman, University of North Carolina John Williams, Oregon Health & Science Institute Brigitte Kieffer, INSERM Gus Nairn, Yale University School of Medicine Ken Mackie, Indiana University Marina Picciotto, Yale University David Goldman, NIAAA/LNG Karl Deisseroth, Stanford University Richard Palmiter, University of Washington Geoff Schoenbaum, Johns Hopkins University Chuck O’Brien, University of Pennsylvania Paul Kenny, Scripps Research Institute Charlie Chavkin, University of Washington The course will be held at the Laboratory’s Banbury Conference Center located on the north shore of Long Island. All participants stay within walking distance of the Center, close to tennis court, pool and private beach. This course is supported with funds provided by the National Institute of Drug Abuse. Scholarship funds are available for partial support of tuition, room and board on a merit basis. Cost (including board and lodging): $2,430 Currency converter           Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meetings & Courses Program

 

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[DIV28SUPER] NIDA Looking for Partners to Advance the Development of Medicines to Treat Tobacco Dependence

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Health, has launched a major funding initiative to develop more effective smoking cessation medications.

 

NIDA has issued multiple Funding Opportunity Announcements, including Medication Initiative for Tobacco Dependence (MITD): A New Product Development Partnership (PDP) (RFA-DA-11-015). MITD invites cooperative agreement applications from qualified non-profit, private, and academic organizations to form a new Product Development Partnership (PDP), which will then work to develop safe and effective medications for the treatment of tobacco dependence

 

Up to five grants will be awarded for Phase One, the planning phase.  Grantees will study the feasibility of novel smoking cessation medications and recommend specific private-public collaborations necessary to successfully support research efforts aimed at development and evaluation of new medications.  The ultimate goal of this phase is the establishment of the PDP.

 

Phase Two funding will support a wide array of research and development projects to fulfill the regulatory requirements for approval and marketing in the US.  The Phase Two awardee is likely to be chosen from among the Phase One grantees.

 

NIDA intends to commit an estimated $500,000 for Phase One and another $10 million for Phase Two.

 

Other NIDA funding announcements to support the development of new medications for tobacco dependence include the 2011 NIDA Translational Avant-Garde Award for Medication Development for Diseases of Addiction (PAR -11-102), 2011 NIDA Translational Avant-Garde Award for Medication Development for Diseases of Addiction (RFA-DA-11-009), Predictive Animal Models for Smoking Cessation Medications (RFA-DA-014) . Both non-profit and for-profit institutions are eligible to apply.

 

 

Background: Tobacco smoking is linked to more than 400,000 deaths occurring each year in the United States, and is expected, worldwide, to contribute to over 1 billion premature deaths over the next century.   Despite considerable public health efforts, millions remain addicted; the smoking rate has remained unchanged at approximately 20 percent since 2004. Among those trying to quit, the vast majority relapse within 6 months.

Please send inquiries to Medications Initiative for Tobacco Dependence: NIDAMedTDWG@mail.nih.gov or call 301-443-9800”

  

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[DIV28SUPER] Minority Support Group in Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse

Mark Greenwald, the current president of APA Division 28 (Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse) has identified increasing representation of minority and foreign-born researchers within Div 28 as one of the goals of his presidency.  To help achieve this goal, he would like to commission a focus group of minority and foreign-born researchers who will work together to develop recommendations for ways the Division can encourage, support and provide assistance to minority and foreign-born researchers.  We are currently seeking enthusiastic minority and/or foreign-born researchers who are working in the field of psychopharmacology and substance abuse and are interested in participating for this focus group.
 
Volunteers will be asked to participate in regular online communications in conjunction with myself, the Membership and the Early Career Psychologist representatives and to attend periodic conference calls.  The focus of the group will be to determine what kind of support would be useful for minority and foreign-born researchers.  Potential ideas include providing mentorship within Div 28 to address cultural barriers and identify potential solutions, creating an online blog to facilitate communication between minority and foreign-born researchers and help inform other researchers of each others accomplishments, experiences, problems, and potential solutions; authoring columns on culturally sensitive issues in the APA Div28 newsletter or interviewing mentors who have worked with minority trainees in the past.
 
If you are interested in volunteering your time for this important cause, please contact Yukiko Washio at ywashio@uvm.edu or yukikowashio@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Warm regards,
Yukiko Washio
NIDA Postdoctoral Fellow
Substance Abuse Treatment Center
University of Vermont

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[DIV28SUPER] Fwd: Evite to Women's Conference Linked to NIDA and CPDD

 

 

	The Women's and Children's International Group invites you to attend the 2011 International Women's Fourth Meeting and Conference Drug Use, Abuse, and Dependence in Women: Promising Interventions and Treatments Friday, June 17, 2011, 12:00 to 18:00 Westin Hotel, Hollywood, Florida, USA In conjunction with the NIDA International Forum and the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) co-sponsored by NIDA, CPDD, Office on Women's Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, RTI International, Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals Inc., and Danya International. This conference will bring together expert researchers and clinical providers passionate and committed to improving the lives of women and children. CO-CHAIRS Frances E. Ashe-Goins, Acting Director, Office on Women's Health,    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Wendee Wechsberg, Senior Director, Substance Abuse Treatment Evaluations    and Interventions, RTI International KEYNOTE SPEAKER Sharon Wilsnack, PhD, Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, School of Medicine & Health Sciences, University of North Dakota The GENACIS Project: What Can It Tell Us about Global Needs for Women-Focused Substance Abuse Prevention and Interventions SPEAKERS Shabnam Salimi, The Journey Out of Drug Use and Into Treatment for Women in Iran Hendree Jones, MOTHER Study Results: Safety and Efficacy of Perinatal Methadone and Buprenorphine Treatment Rachel Galper, Storyteller DISCUSSIONS TABLES WITH EXPERTS Your choice of two 45-minute sessions. Please list your top 3 choices on the registration page. 1.    Issues during pregnancy and post-partum including infant attachment (Karol Kaltenbach, Loretta Finnegan) 2.    Family issues, childhood trauma, family therapy, parenting skills (Yukiko Washio, Tara Carney) 3.    Gender-based, interpersonal violence and victimization and trauma in drug-using women (Jennifer Johnson, Jamila Stockman) 4.    What structural interventions are needed for women (e.g. housing, employment, skill building, microeconomics, etc.)? (Maayan Schori, Urmil Sharma) 5.    Developing guidelines for woman-focused methods and treatment globally (sensitive to culture and sexual orientation) (Sally Stevens, Sheryl McCurdy) 6.    Health disparities, risk behavior and HIV in women (Adrian Abagiu, Felicia Browne, Bijan Nasiri) 7.    Education and prevention of substance use and abuse for women (e.g. prescription drug abuse) (Hilary Surratt, Cathy Friedman) WRAP UP AND GENERAL MEETING Please join us in our mission to advance our field and expand global collaborations. Registration is $20 US ($10 for students and developing countries) Lunch is included. Click here. For more information, contact Wendee Wechsberg, wmw@rti.org. If you would like know the mission and join the InWomen's network, please go to http://nivc.perpich.com and register online. Membership is free. Your registration will be activated within 48 hours and you will be automatically added to a discussion list to get alerts for upcoming meetings and where the minutes from meetings are disseminated. For more information on the Virtual Collaboratory, contact JGPerpich, LLC staff: info@perpich.com.
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[DIV28_ANNOUNCEMENT] Division 28 Newsletter: Spring 2011

Dear all,

Attached please find the Spring edition of the Division 28 Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse Newsletter.

In the current issue:

From the President's Desk

•  Executive Committee Changes 1
•  Executive Committee Stability 3
•  This Year's Objectives 3-6

Upcoming Important Deadlines 2

Division 28 Award Winners 6

Words From the Candidates

•  Presidential Candidates 7
•  Member-at-Large Candidates 9
•  Council Representative Candidates 13

Student Column 8

Tribute to Bruce J. Rounsaville, M.D.

•  Nancy Petry 10
•  Kathleen Carroll 11

Advocacy Update 12

Early Career Psychologist Column 14

Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology

  Table of Contents 2011, Vol. 19 (1) 15

Training and Employment Announcements 16-19

Division 28 Executive Committee 20

Convention Highlights 21-24

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Warm regards,
Kelly Dunn

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Center for Learning and Health
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
5200 Eastern Avenue, Suite 142 West
Baltimore, MD 21224
BPRU Phone: (410) 550-2254
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[DIV28SUPER] FW: IBR's 50th Anniversary -- Latest Developments!

Dear Friends

Please note updates from the Institutes for Behavior Resources (IBR) regarding their 50th anniversary event and celebration of Dr. Joseph Brady.  

In particular, please note they are encouraging "Tales of Joe" contributions to be submitted by March 18. Also, if you plan to attend, please note information on local hotels.

Mark

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Mark Greenwald, PhD
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Professor and Director,  Substance Abuse Research Division
Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences
Wayne State University School of Medicine
2761 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI 48207
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IBR 50th Anniversary Event Update

Celebrating the Contributions of Dr. Joseph V. Brady May 2 - 3, 2011 · Baltimore, MD  
 Latest Developments  
Have You Told Your "Tale of Joe?" <#LETTER.BLOCK5>
IBR and Substance Use Disorders Community Mourns Loss of Dr. Charles R. (Bob) Schuster. <#LETTER.BLOCK7>
Addiction and Art on Display at IBR Gala Dinner on May 2nd <#LETTER.BLOCK9>
50th Anniversary Program Ads Due on April 1st <#LETTER.BLOCK13>
Baltimore Hotel Information - Discounted Rates Available for Limited Time Only <#LETTER.BLOCK11>   
      
   

Have You Told Your "Tale of Joe?"
Deadline for submission of stories and anecdotes due on March 18th

When   Dr. Sheppard "Shep" Kellam learned that he would be in  Europe during   IBR's anniversary event, he told Bob Schuster,  Anniversary Event   Co-Chair, that he wanted to make a statement. And he  did - literally! -   not only through a financial donation on behalf of  himself and his  wife,  Dr. Margaret Ensminger, but also by submitting a  letter about  the impact  Joe Brady has had on the behavioral sciences  field overall.  As a result  of this generous and heartfelt gesture, IBR has formed a  "Patrons Committee" of contributors whose writings -   letters,  handwritten notes, anecdotes - with their own perspective on   Joe Brady  will be compiled, printed in a commemorative volume and   presented to  Joe (and provided to all contributors) at the gala dinner. Read Shep Kellam's letter <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jq8895dab&et=1104694676851&s=652&e=001WBUnPB5o4qlGhyH8URO2CKH1j1-gn-KY6Mj5oCgu5MaxwxPlbZgDQO0PIu1pXfc_dqKIyFstHCDAlqqd_jjWeZczeASkk433TaKza8FiJyQ2mfsB_YX8jHQtWjBciCZcf0PncKdRgwTXgbsXQD1UcnYBB6wqIYYg5uB41fVyxTbxcYxUUZcYjzwgTdKvw-Kg> , plan to attend the celebration, and send your own story (please limit length to 1 - 2 typed pages) to Reid Blank at: rblank@ibrinc.org.
      
Institutes for Behavior Resources and Substance Use Disorders Community Mourn Loss of Dr. Charles R. (Bob) Schuster A letter from Dr. Steven Hursh, President of the Institutes for Behavior Resources To the Friends of IBR, We  are shocked and saddened to report that our friend and colleague, as  well as a giant in the field of substance abuse research and policy,  Charles Robert (Bob) Schuster, passed away on Febuary 21st shortly after suffering a stroke. Bob  was a life-long friend of Joe Brady, a dedicated supporter of the  Institutes for Behavior Resources, and a vital member of our Board of  Directors, an activity that reflected Bob's friendship with Joe and  their collaboration on a broad range of initiatives.  Bob was also my  friend and inspiration, whom I will greatly miss.  He possessed a rare  combination of intelligence, wit, wisdom, grace and energy. We  all extend our sympathies to Chris-Ellyn, their daughter Alyson, and  Bob's family during this time of sadness and mourning. For information  about the memorial service and related details, click here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jq8895dab&et=1104694676851&s=652&e=001WBUnPB5o4qlZGpSkCJJ8kQ3QzeM0FWr_oHtAMMFVeKNaGwiBJAWWLDKQrb__Aa0mmvWqWFa68uEdzS7L-n-t8JZLFAzmj90JMoGUu9o1Q1KnnspRrQrxRQ==> .  As  many know, Bob was helping us as co-chair of IBR's 50th Anniversary  events scheduled for May 2-3, 2011.  Bob had already contributed a great  deal to these events.  I know he would have wanted us to continue in  this endeavor and we will, of course, take a few moments during that  event to acknowledge him and his contributions.  We welcome any  suggestions for how we might best remember Bob during our anniversary  event. Sincerely, Steven R. Hursh, Ph.D. President, Institutes for Behavior Resource, Inc. Adjunct Professor, Johns Hopkins U. School of Medicine For more about Bob's career, click here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jq8895dab&et=1104694676851&s=652&e=001WBUnPB5o4qnWW0GrQDXy1Gw3poZneQZKKxgVDN0KSsRsuVAIG3hTfjwc-1xSztO1cESPZ-5a3k849kbAZK16giS5a0V70x-NNB9QsHoQmf6B4OyM4PzlsTvU0p-bbEcmskq1dvXbBLeZFpcjdqeMo_kDoMPeX8y3ZU1Ji9Hqv9cjMF7mFdnbNZ-gu5DjKYbsULnBexA6u_VFCueJ3KPxCQw3mr0EwlV1sznpUP2q-z5eHF4ja-VBnwvr-IZji26Q> .  
    

"Addiction and Art" at 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner on May 2nd
Selections will be on display at the American Visionary Art Museum venue

Edited by Drs. Patricia Santora, Margaret Dowell and Jack Henningfield, Addiction and Art was published to put a human face on addiction through the creative  work of individuals who have been touched by it. The art includes unique  stories about addiction, many of which are stark representations of  life on the edge or disturbing contemplations of life, meaning, and  death. Stunning and occasionally unsettling, this unique portfolio  reveals addiction art as a  powerful  complement to addiction science. "One of our goals was to see if  addiction art could change the way people understand addiction," said  Dr. Santora, a senior public health advisor at SAMHSA. "We want people  to see it not as a moral failing or an unlawful act, but to appreciate  it as a chronic medical illness requiring treatment." IBR hopes that all  who attend the anniversary dinner gala enjoy and appreciate the  compelling images and stories that go with them. To read a review of the  book, click here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jq8895dab&et=1104694676851&s=652&e=001WBUnPB5o4qkvXPItKCTrynUbXBPxKEW2SVmkuEbBnUMSGXDsU5Y9ElriXyUL4IS_MwJ-rsu89DG5UHB7eI-FQbbN4Ak_QdeMxwErISP74XbRlP8YozWl6GznrhL8GXtjE393zhGcZiM5XhhLRKt7CP9MgTHm7357hZgsHQStNTvsT_aSITWiTO_3Me4Vd_cB> .  
   

IBR 50th Anniversary Advertisements Due on April 1st

The IBR anniversary program is a printed publication that includes information on the two-day "Advancing Public Health and Safety" conference at Johns Hopkins, gala dinner honoring Dr. Joseph Brady and Rep. Elijah Cummings at the American Visionary Art Museum, and the "Tales of Joe", a keepsake collection of reflections from those whose lives and careers have been influenced by Dr. Brady. IBR is accepting advertisements for placement in the program until April 1st. For more information, click here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jq8895dab&et=1104694676851&s=652&e=001WBUnPB5o4qn15Uwa5rDI6oLOFmrqNK80djzYEz3t78sKySF7DlbaznFmSWM4df2_HWSXytCAbWkrkTM-50Ddz_tnfTXoIJDqz7VzH4A1NTWQSSCUnPdo7yFW2BdiP3unxjDwdS3fG0bF6ut-cWg1ZgZ1He54rD2U59WR8sZBHtWvvJ_z8L8FlaQ5DJGdr6va> or contact Reid Blank at (408) 247-0030 or rblank@ibrinc.org.  
   

Event Hotel Information - Special Discount Rates Available for a Limited Time
IBR has arranged for discounted room rates at the hotels listed below. Click on the hotel of your choice to make a reservation directly (or visit MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "r20.rs6.net" claiming to be www.ibrinc.org/anniversary <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jq8895dab&et=1104694676851&s=652&e=001WBUnPB5o4ql4-fuYVKCTR2se_W-f5FXZq2148TNsYU-SNfVMB5musT3OR2DagtTzPrUlYvRLXAFpGHw-UHt8auh5OTrRnZwgLgwiitQoCHgjXEa4dAm_A5Vs6EkGI2bb> ). Don't delay as the negotiated rates are available for a limited time only.  

•  Hyatt Regency Baltimore <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jq8895dab&et=1104694676851&s=652&e=001WBUnPB5o4ql8XcJW3O4VarADnf-WT1xOw0f9-C1O21FcCA-lHjZxiKLBfyUvZ5l6qqCYFcPY5_MYFDQ5HNTAM_6b5fImQulPWm2Z7gFtE75Rboxxlw5rsD9oi-U5T7Sio7CCWZirew0iX6KHbf31OkbufEGBw0txUzWEu3ex2AIdiNsbc3Or6V2cBJB5TL0p> - $189 (until 3/14/11)  
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•  Hampton Inn Baltimore - Downtown <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jq8895dab&et=1104694676851&s=652&e=001WBUnPB5o4qmM92SeNSXQIplmouNyBmpWh9bgkzjD-d5IifbbVwsgQWaXqswgqZk34yZ6aq8C9tMQGmQX7ZGV7sUpV6x-iNQ7xMD_d2HL0kjf8wvTkO0UOyeciZaizaiUwFsCdv5gYcmqOpgSjyCCK-Tx2035CanUXgDB9YWuA6JFDAbdggyyG8Ovbdtxjx_dqCxoLl_36IZSffDumiEpUsCWuYatSqsSWcJ41sDW2PU=> - $129 (until 4/1/11)
•  Sheraton Baltimore City Center <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jq8895dab&et=1104694676851&s=652&e=001WBUnPB5o4qn18BOz8EXdwBQzAnoFzp_pb41POd7zNzAh-IyYU3ouD2IMrxZByuXWditPgxhJmRgWaK-iA7vvwxcf0B0moEn_LK6V4lOZ9i0XA5FWwfXtsUHhfKJA2viMnsGrrNwczmCxwuIsUNo3o1hjUE3sC58rKf52bzZyDeWwPSx58B8Zs7Ec0FyiznHA> - $89 (until 4/20/11)  

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IBR wishes to welcome the College on Problems of Drug Dependence <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jq8895dab&et=1104694676851&s=652&e=001WBUnPB5o4qn9bjNvg_XXMvWbEct_m46jW5_LghlD5WsA8G7U51b9xuLT2ro_2ZMXj-ybuWOG-IrOdd0283bxjWl9x8dwASbLkUKwbE9ViZsTV3DqxJcIoRSyXrQ-GO7G> , Dominion Diagnostics,  <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jq8895dab&et=1104694676851&s=652&e=001WBUnPB5o4qmNyrojs1Av2daOlMLYs8OnxEXNM1ILeuVU0XLmpBWmqetIsw8KkOlP77a-qzsjbXCDAx_XsIQJrbvSAaO8ju73nTh3RJs9vNFDSQkYNBg366Euk1CuFZzA> Netalytics <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jq8895dab&et=1104694676851&s=652&e=001WBUnPB5o4qnC9glOxfXwDbTdiZosm2mCwyWNcVyH_xNIx-5dsNrB_KuDWsDvD4q7FKdax5TB2lOm0tDJm08DgrWt0R-u4isrJyWfntkRMo2_HQEr_U4W2g7ckFGFxbdAqduwM7s9R3t_BwmpSH5swQ==> , and Curry Architects <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jq8895dab&et=1104694676851&s=652&e=001WBUnPB5o4qmOGi_tXNS2xcKYYg5L1oMEZEjx0CWbqSfaWUiSzJSDIhsop18fKVr-w1k6vjxCqBnpyUv6o5ymx3Mg4EbWDqppnOkvuIDF1e_Z5Nogbf1Qn4C-jrknT9VA> as new Corporate & Organization Supporters (as of 3/1/11):
     
    
   

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