2019-03-29

[DIV28ANNOUNCE] Division 28 March newsletter

Good morning APA Division 28,

 

Attached is the March issue of the division newsletter. Please enjoy!

 

Regards,

Erin McClure 

 

 

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Erin A. McClure, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Addiction Sciences Division
Medical University of South Carolina
67 President St., MSC 861
Charleston, SC 29425
Phone: 843-792-7192

 

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[#DIV28SUPER] web survey

Sending on behalf of Dr. Rob Leeman:


Dear Colleagues,

 

My doctoral student, Tessa Frohe, is conducting a very brief, anonymous web survey in support of her doctoral dissertation to learn more about which words people equate with opioids. The survey does not ask you to report about your own use of opioids other than a general question about opiate-related expertise that includes a "personal" option that collapses one's own use with use by friends and family.

 

The survey was deemed exempt by the University of Florida IRB-02 (IRB201900612)

 

The link to the survey can be found here: https://redcap.ctsi.ufl.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=4LL4WPRR3F

 

If anyone has any questions, please contact either Tessa (tfrohe@ufl.edu) or me (robert.leeman@ufl.edu) .

 

Thanks for considering.

 

Rob Leeman

 

 

Robert F. Leeman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

Department of Health Education and Behavior

University of Florida

Florida Gymnasium, Room 14

PO Box 118210
Gainesville, FL  32611

Phone: (352) 294-1808

Fax: (352) 392-1909

Email: robert.leeman@ufl.edu

http://hhp.ufl.edu/about/faculty-staff/leeman_robert/


               
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William W. Stoops, Ph.D.
email: william.stoops@uky.edu
telephone: (859) 257-5383


Professor
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Department of Behavioral Science
Department of Psychiatry
Center on Drug and Alcohol Research
University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Psychology

Director
Regulatory Knowledge and Support Core
University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science

Interim Director
Clinical Research Support Office

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2019-03-27

[#DIV28SUPER] Faculty Postion in Digital Health

Faculty Position in Digital Health Research Methods, Intervention, Data Analytics, or Biostatistics

The Department of Biomedical Data Science at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth (Geisel) seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to join our faculty within the Center for Technology and Behavioral Health (CTBH). Exceptional candidates at the rank of Associate Professor may also be considered. Dartmouth is an R1: Doctoral University – Highest Research Activity in the Carnegie Classification, and faculty members benefit from highly collaborative and collegial interactions across campus, inclusive of departments at the Geisel School of Medicine, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Thayer School of Engineering and the Tuck School of Business.

CTBH is an interdisciplinary research group whose mission is to inform the optimal development, systematic evaluation, and sustainable implementation of digital therapeutics for behavioral health and health-care delivery transformation. Successful candidates will be pursuing a vigorous research program focused on the use of novel methodologies, intervention development, data analytics and/or biostatistics in digital health. Research focused on patient/consumer engagement, clinical effectiveness, or implementation of digital health behavior-change interventions will also be considered. That may include research in adaptive digital therapeutic interventions for health behavior change; development/refinement of analytic models for intensive, longitudinal mobile health data; digital phenotyping; or biostatistical analysis of densely sampled longitudinal data. Research designed to understand mechanisms of behavior change with digital health interventions is also of interest, as are interventions focusing on addictive behaviors. The activities of the center are diverse and inter-disciplinary; hence, the call for outstanding candidates from a breadth of different disciplines spanning behavioral medicine to biostatistics.

Applicants should have a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree with relevant post-doctoral training. Formal advanced training in behavioral science, research methods, biostatistics, data science, biomedical informatics, bioinformatics or a related field is preferred. Applicants should also have a successful track record of peer-reviewed publications, and ideally a history of extramural funding. Expectations for teaching and mentoring are a critical part of this role, and individuals will be provided with such opportunities through membership in relevant PhD graduate programs (e.g., Program in Quantitative Biomedical Sciences; Program in Experimental & Molecular Medicine, The Dartmouth Institute). Training grants in relevant areas (e.g., Science of Co-occurring Disorders , BD2K Predoctoral Training in Biomedical Big Data Science, the Burroughs Welcome training fund for Unifying Population and Laboratory-based Sciences) are available to support trainees in areas relevant to successful candidates.

Link to apply:
https://apply.interfolio.com/60277

Contact for questions:
Alan J. Budney, Ph.D.
mailto:alan.j.budney@dartmouth.edu
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Center for Technology and Behavioral Health
46 Centerra Pkwy, Suite 315, HB 7255
Lebanon, NH 03766
Office Phone: 603-646-7088

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2019-03-20

[#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 trials on the use of tobacco in vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, 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.

 

Eligibility: Applicants must have completed their training in psychology, behavior analysis, or a related discipline. 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. There may be additional application requirements if you are a non-US citizen or non-permanent resident. Appointment:  2-3 yrs.

 

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

 

To apply: Send application form (downloaded from VCBH website), a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and 3 letters of reference to: Dr. Sarah Heil c/o Ms. Marissa Palmer (marissa.palmer@uvm.edu). 

 

About us: The 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 UVM 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.

 

For more information:  Contact Ms. Marissa Palmer, marissa.palmer@uvm.edu or see our website.

 

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
Virginia H. Donaldson Professor of Translational Science
Departments of Psychiatry and Psychological Science
Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry
University of Vermont
1 South Prospect Street
Burlington, VT  05401-1419

VCBH Administrator: Marissa Palmer, MPH
marissa.palmer@uvm.edu
802-656-0079

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2019-03-15

[#DIV28SUPER] The Science of Interoception and Its Roles in Nervous System Disorders, April 16-17, 2019, Sponsored by the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research Workshop

You are invited to attend the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research workshop, The Science of Interoception and Its Roles in Nervous System Disorders.

Information about the purpose, agenda, logistics and registration follows.

 

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THE SCIENCE OF INTEROCEPTION AND ITS ROLES IN NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS

NIH Blueprint Workshop

April 16-17, 2019
Lister Hill Auditorium, NLM (Building 38A)
Bethesda, MD

Workshop Objectives: The objective of this workshop is to identify gaps in research related to the science of interoception and its roles in nervous system disorders as well as to develop strategies and recommendations to facilitate the advancement of this area of research. The workshop will bring together expertise from diverse fields in basic neuroscience and clinical research to address two major connections – the connections between brain and body and the connections between basic research and human/clinical research. Areas of focus include: neural circuitry underlying the dynamic interactions between the central and peripheral nervous systems; Interoceptive processes in associated diseases and disorders; effect of modulating interoceptive processes and potential interventions/therapies; and development of technologies and methodologies to enhance interoceptive research.

Day 1

8:30 AM

Welcome Remarks and Introduction
Helene Langevin, Director of NCCIH

8:40 AM

Workshop Keynote:
Ardem Patapoutian, Scripps Research

9:10 AM

Session 1: Neural Circuits Underlying Communication Between the Brain and the Body
Session Chairs: Janine Simmons (NIMH); Peter Strick (University of Pittsburgh)
Rapporteur: Gary Berntson (Ohio State University)
Speakers:
Zachary A. Knight, University of California, San Francisco
Naomi I. Eisenberger, University of California, Los Angeles
Richard D. Lane, University of Arizona
Diego V. Bohorquez, Duke University

11:30 PM

Lunch

12:30 PM

Session 2: Dynamic and Functions of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems in Interoception
Session Chairs: Lis Nielsen and Coryse St. Hillaire-Clarke (NIA); Lisa Barrett (Northeastern University)
Rapporteur: Karen Quigley (Northeastern University)
Speakers:
Eliza Bliss-Moreau, University of California, Davis
Manos Tsakiris, University of London
Kyle Simmons, Johnson and Johnson
Scott Kanoski, University of Southern California

2:30 PM

Break

2:45 PM

Session 3: Modeling Disease, Alterations in Interoceptive Processes, and Comorbidities
Session Chairs: Changhai Cui (NIAAA); Rajita Sinha (Yale University)
Rapporteur: Bruno Bonaz (University of Grenoble, France)
Speakers:
Paul J. Kenny, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Rita J. Valentino, NIDA
Martin P. Paulus, Laureate Institute for Brain Research
Emeran A. Mayer, University of California, Los Angeles

4:45 PM

Wrap up of Day 1

5:00 PM

Adjourn

Day 2

8:45 AM

Workshop Keynote:
Hugo Critchley, Brighton and Sussex Medical School

9:15 AM

Session 4: Leveraging and Manipulating Interoception for Disease Intervention
Session Chairs: Victoria Spruance & Bonner, Joe (NIH/NICHD) ; Cynthia Price (University of Washington)
Rapporteur: Helen Weng (University of California, San Francisco)
Speakers:
Jack L. Feldman, University of California, Los Angeles
Lorenzo Leggio, NIAAA-NIDA
Jeanie Park, Emory University
Vitaly Napadow, Harvard University/Massachusetts General Hospital

11:30 PM

Lunch

12:30 AM

Session 5: Technologies, Methodologies, and Biomarkers for Interoception Research
Session Chairs: Jim Gnadt (NINDS); Christof Koch (Allen Brain Institute)
Rapporteur: Frederike Petzschner (University of Zürich, Switzerland)
Speakers:
Rob W. Gereau, Washington University
Sarah Garfinkel, University of Sussex
Lisa Stowers, Scripps Research
Warren Grill, Duke University

2:30 PM

Break

2:45 PM

Session 6: Discussions - Future Directions & Recommendations
Session Chairs: Wen Chen (NCCIH), Dana Schloesser (OBSSR), and Angela Arensdorf (NCCIH)
Speaker:
Sahib Khalsa, Laureate Institute for Brain Research
Panelists: Gary Berntson, Karen Quigley, Bruno Bonaz, Helen Weng, Frederike Petzschner

4:45 PM

Wrap-up

5:00 PM

Adjourn

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2019-03-07

[#DIV28SUPER] Announcing a CounterACT Funding Opportunity Q&A Webinar

 

 

CounterACT Funding Opportunity Q&A

Informational Webinar

 

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

 

1:00 PM EST

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND JOIN THE WEBINAR

 

 

 

The NIH CounterACT program supports basic and translational research aimed at understanding the fundamental mechanisms of toxicity caused by chemical threat agents and the application of this knowledge to develop promising therapeutics for reducing mortality and morbidity caused by these agents. 

 

This NIH-led program includes a comprehensive network of Research Centers of Excellence, individual co-operative research projects, small business innovation research grants, contracts, and interagency agreements with the Department of Defense. 

 

We are hosting a free webinar to explain the current NIH CounterACT funding opportunity announcements (see links below), application best practices, support offered by the program, as well as answer questions from the audience.

 

 

PAR-18-721: Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats (CounterACT) Exploratory/Developmental Projects in Translational Research (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

 

PAR-10-039: Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats (CounterACT): Identification of Therapeutic Lead Compounds (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

 

PAR-19-040: Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats (CounterACT): Optimization of Therapeutic Lead Compounds (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)

 

PAR-18-657: Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats (CounterACT) Research Centers of Excellence (U54 Clinical Trial Optional)

 

 

You can also submit questions before the meeting to timothy.lyden@nih.gov While you can listen to the meeting by phone by dialing 1650-479-3209 Access Code 626 322 885, all questions will need to be submitted online.

 

Webinar will be led by the NIH CounterACT Program Director, David A. Jett, PhD.

 

 

Please feel free to forward to any people that may be interested.

 

 

 

 

Shardell M. Spriggs, PhD.

Program Manager, NIH CounterACT Program

Division of Translational Research

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Neuroscience Center, Room 2141A

6001 Executive Blvd.

Rockville, MD 20892

301.443.8189

shardell.spriggs@nih.gov

 

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2019-03-05

[#DIV28SUPER] Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Kentucky

Post-Doctoral Fellowship

** Available July 1, 2019 ***

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Behavioral Science is seeking applicants for a post-doctoral fellowship. This is a two-year fellowship, with an optional third year, funded by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) T32 that is designed to train researchers in behavioral aspects of substance use disorders. The fellowship also provides ample opportunity for professional development, including grant writing and enhancing presentation and publication skills. Applicants should be highly motivated, have recently obtained a doctorate in psychology, pharmacology or a related discipline and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The fellowship includes salary, tuition (if applicable) and expenses for travel to conferences.  

For further application details, please email Dr. Craig Rush (crush2@uky.edu). Applications are due April 15, 2019.



               
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William W. Stoops, Ph.D.
email: william.stoops@uky.edu
telephone: (859) 257-5383


Professor
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Department of Behavioral Science
Department of Psychiatry
Center on Drug and Alcohol Research
University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Psychology

Director
Regulatory Knowledge and Support Core
University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science

Interim Director
Clinical Research Support Office

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