[DIV28SUPER] FW: STATEMENT BY NIH DIRECTOR DR. FRANCIS COLLINS ON THE FUTURE OF SUBSTANCE USE, ABUSE, AND ADDICTION-RELATED RESEARCH AT NIH

FYI, some unexpected news from NIH.

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STATEMENT BY NIH DIRECTOR DR. FRANCIS COLLINS ON THE FUTURE OF SUBSTANCE USE, ABUSE, AND ADDICTION-RELATED RESEARCH AT NIH

Two years ago, the National Institutes of Health's Scientific Management Review Board (SMRB) issued a report recommending that NIH move to establish a new institute focused on substance use, abuse, and addiction-related research to optimize NIH research in these areas. Another option strongly considered by the SMRB was the functional integration of existing research resources, rather than creation of a new institute.

After rigorous review and extensive consultation with stakeholders, I have concluded that it is more appropriate for NIH to pursue functional integration, rather than major structural reorganization, to advance substance use, abuse, and addiction-related research.  To that end, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) will retain their institutional identities, while strengthening their ongoing efforts to work more closely with each other and with related research programs at other institutes and centers.

NIH has made significant progress in the last two years, coordinating research on substance use, abuse, and addiction across its various institutes and centers. This progress has bolstered my confidence that NIH can achieve the SMRB recommendations without structural reorganization. Moreover, given budget uncertainties, NIH must focus on advancing the entire biomedical research enterprise. The time, energy, and resources required for a major structural reorganization are not warranted, especially given that functional integration promises to achieve equivalent scientific and public health objectives. NIH will begin implementing this functional approach immediately, and develop metrics to ensure that we reach our goals to more effectively conduct and support research in these areas so vital to our nation's health.

The Office of the Director, the central office at NIH, is responsible for setting policy for NIH, which includes 27 Institutes and Centers. This involves planning, managing, and coordinating the programs and activities of all NIH components. The Office of the Director also includes program offices which are responsible for stimulating specific areas of research throughout NIH. Additional information is available at <http://www.nih.gov/icd/od/>.

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[DIV28SUPER] Post-doctoral fellowship; Yale SCOR, Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine

Post-doctoral fellowship, Yale Translational Center to Develop Gender-Sensitive Treatment for Tobacco Dependence (Yale SCOR); Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine

 

The Yale Translational Center to Develop Gender-Sensitive Treatment for Tobacco Dependence (Yale SCOR) in the Department of Psychiatry at the Yale University School of Medicine invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships.

                                       

The Yale-SCOR (http://psychiatry.yale.edu/scor/index.aspx) funded by the Office of Research on Women's Health and the National Institute of Drug Abuse, brings together leading basic and clinical science experts to establish a program of research aimed at identifying novel therapeutics to address the critical health disparity faced by female smokers.

 

The fellow will have the opportunity to work in a rich interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research environment and be supervised by leading researchers with expertise in pre-clinical, human laboratory, and clinical treatment research methodology; addictions with an emphasis on nicotine dependence; gender-based research; molecular biology; neuroimaging; behavioral pharmacology, and stress reactivity. Postdoctoral fellows will participate in a diverse training program including both didactic seminars (e.g., grant and scientific writing skills, career development, and biostatistics) and individualized mentoring to build personalized programs of research. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to, and develop research expertise through, the pursuit of defined research projects relevant sex/gender differences in tobacco. The position will be supported through an NIH training mechanism.

 

Applicants must have completed an MD or Ph.D. or equivalent degree in psychology, public health, pharmacology, neuroscience, or a related discipline. An interest in and experience with nicotine dependence and/or gender-based research is relevant, but not necessary for acceptance.

 

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to: Dr. Sherry McKee; Director, Yale-SCOR; Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine; 2 Church St. South, Suite 109; New Haven, CT 06519 or sherry.mckee@yale.edu.

 

US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required and successful applicants will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

 

Yale University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

 

[DIV28SUPER] APA 2013 proposal deadline extended to 11/20/12

Attention Division 28 members:

 

The deadline for Division proposals and film/media proposals has been extended to Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, 11:59pm EST to accommodate individuals affected by Hurricane Sandy.

 

 

Thanks,

 

Katie Saulsgiver

 

 

Kathryn Saulsgiver, Ph.D.

Division 28 Program Chair

Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics

University of Pennsylvania

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[DIV28_ANNOUNCEMENT] Division 28 Newsletter and REMINDER of 11/16/2012 Convention Submission Deadline!

Please see the attached Division 28 newsletter. Also, please remember
that the deadline for division proposals is November 16th, 2012.

Division 28 will be accepting submissions for symposia, posters, and papers (may be accepted as posters). Translational proposals on therapeutic utility of behavioral economics are encouraged. An award will be given to one predoctoral student poster. For more information or to submit a proposal please visit http://apacustomout.apa.org/ConvCall.

For questions regarding the call for proposals or to recommend a topic please contact Kathryn A. Saulsgiver, PhD kasau@mail.med.upenn.edu.

Deadline for Division Proposals:  Friday, November 16, 2012

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[DIV28_ANNOUNCEMENT] CPA 2013: Keynotes | Call for Proposals

See important dates below regarding Call for Proposals for Workshops and Breakout Sessions!

 

 

Division 28 | Division 50 Our Divisions, Our Conference Our FIRST mid-year conference! /Current Research/ /Panels, Symposia, Posters/ /Networking/Mentoring Opportunities/ /Student/Early Career Discounts/ /In-Depth Workshops/   About the Conference   The theme for the 2013 conference is "Biobehavioral RESEARCH & Implications for PRACTICE" >>Atlanta, Georgia / May 3-4, 2013 >>Registration will open by December 1, 2012 >>Two thought-provoking keynote sessions >>Interactive environment for collaboration/networking >>Several breakout session choices >>Poster Sessions >>Pre-conference in-depth workshops >>Discounted rates for Early Career Psychologists >>Student opportunities (discounted rates, special networking, etc) >>You don't have to be a member of either or division or APA to attend the conference! Meet the Keynoters   Saul Shiffman, PhD, is a world-renowned researcher in the fields of behavior change and relapse, self-management and self-control, field research methodology, statistical analysis, and addiction and dependence. Since 1991, he has been a professor in the departments of psychology and pharmaceutical science at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Shiffman has taught in the departments of psychology and psychiatry and behavioral medicine at various universities, including the University of South Florida, the University of Washington, and the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Shiffman has authored or co-authored over 300 published papers on a variety of topics related to psychopharmacology, substance abuse, dependence, relapse, coping, and computerized assessments of behavior, and has presented widely in medical and scientific forums. A fellow of numerous professional societies (including APA Divisions 28 and 50), Dr. Shiffman was awarded the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco’s “Ovid Ferno Award for ground-breaking advances in clinical research.”   Edith V. Sullivan, PhD, is professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine and a neuropsychologist who has pioneered the study of alcoholism-related brain injury on selective cognitive and motor function. She is the recipient of a Senior Scientist Research and Mentorship Award, a grant for international collaborations on alcoholism research, and an NIAAA MERIT award for studies of neural circuitry modification in alcoholism focused on frontocerebellar systems. Dr. Sullivan is a recipient of the Research Society on Alcoholism Distinguished Researcher Award and is author of more than 250 peer-reviewed papers and numerous chapters and reviews. Dr. Sullivan will present a keynote address on Saturday, May 4, titled “Alcoholism and the Brain: Road to Ruin and Path to Recovery.” Call for Proposals   The Committee has issued a call for proposals for Workshops, Breakout Sessions, and Posters. Deadlines are as follows: Workshops: November 15, 2012 Breakout Sessions: December 1, 2012 Posters: February 2, 2013 About the Venue   The beautiful W Hotel in Midtown Atlanta will be the venue for our First Annual Conference. The hotel is located in the heart of Midtown and is local to public transportation. Room rates are $159 per night. Hotel reservation information will be launched soon! More Information?   Sara Jo Nixon, PhD, Conference Chair Anthony Liguori, PhD, Conference Co-Chair John Kelly, PhD, Sponsorship Co-Chair Katie Witkiewitz, PhD, Sponsorship Co-Chair Jennifer Buckman, PhD, Conference Treasurer Chad Rummel, MEd, Registration and Hotel Accommodations (202-336-6121)

 

 

[DIV28SUPER] Post Doc Position

A postdoctoral position is available in Addiction Research Recovery Research Center at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute.  The position will contribute to NIDA funded research studies employing behavioral economics and neuro-economic approaches to address addiction and its treatment using both human laboratory and clinical trial methodologies.  This position will have the opportunity to participate in studies using our Quit and Recovery Registry, employing neuro-modulatory (TMS) and fMRI technologies.  Applicants should be interested in pursuing a career in addiction research, be an effective and productive writer, and have research training in clinical, experimental, cognitive psychology or related fields. The position is for U.S.  citizens.  Translational research training and career development opportunities are provided as part of this position. Thesuccessful candidate will collaborate with a dynamic, federally funded, multi-disciplinary team of researchers. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The position will be open until filled. Submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae and referees to Warren K. Bickel, Ph.D.  wkbickel@vt.edu

[DIV28SUPER] APA Minority Fellowship Program Call for Fellowship Applications!

 

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Applications for the APA Minority Fellowship Program are now available!

Please see the attached flyer for more details or visit the MFP website at http://apa.org/pi/mfp/.

 

Kindly forward to all of your networks, and thank you for your support!

 

 

 

 

American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program:

Call for Fellowship Applications

 

 

MFP Fellows receive much more than financial support; they join a community committed to their success.  Fellows are mentored by leading ethnic minority psychologists and become part of a lifetime network of professional psychologists interested in ethnic minority behavioral health issues.

 

Fellowship Opportunities (Click for more information)

• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Predoctoral Fellowship

This fellowship is aimed at those pursuing doctoral degrees in clinical, counseling, and school psychology, as well as other behavioral health services or policy areas.

 

• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Postdoctoral Fellowship

This fellowship is aimed at early career doctoral recipients who are interested in developing a career in behavioral health services or policy.

 

About the Minority Fellowship Program

The APA MFP is an innovative, comprehensive, and coordinated training and career development program that promotes psychological and behavioral outcomes of ethnic minority communities.  MFP is committed to increasing the number of ethnic minority professionals in the field and enhancing our understanding of the life experiences of ethnic minority communities. 

 

The application deadline is January 15

 

 

 

For more information or to apply, please visit our web site at www.apa.org/pi/mfp