National Science Network on Drug Abuse Annual Conference

Lsu Health Sciences Center, New Orleans LA

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Abstract

This proposal is for renewal of an Annual Conference grant (R13 DA026647), to support five three‐day, stand-alone conferences. The organizing entity is dedicated to improving population health by increasing the amount, quality, and dissemination of interdisciplinary translational research and fostering the development, advancement, and promotion of future scientists and leaders. The conference assembles members of the global research community focused on different aspects of substance use disorder including epidemiology, toxicology, environmental health, intervention science, psychology, sociology, health policy, and neurobiology as it pertains to all populations. The conference is unique in that it serves as a forum for transdisciplinary scientific discourse spanning from basic neuroscience to implementation science and policy. The conference serves as a venue for mentoring, networking, and professional development of emerging scientists in their respective disciplines. Because many of the sociocultural factors and comorbid conditions relevant to affected communities are shared across populations, our goal is to include participants from multidisciplinary fields. The proposed yearly conferences will continue to serve as a unique venue for transdisciplinary and interprofessional scientific discussions on strategies towards minimizing the impact of substance use disorders on risk of comorbidities contributing to health imbalances in affected communities. In addition, the conferences will continue to foster recruitment, retention, development, and advancement of emerging scientists to promote future leaders in substance use disorder research and related areas. The conference is an opportunity for all trainees to come together and participate in a multidisciplinary scientific meeting, establish peer support groups, and develop professional relationships that provide venues for innovative developments in the field.