Kahlert Connect | December 2023
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Dear Kahlert,
Welcome to the first edition of the Kahlert Connect, where we bring you the latest developments in addiction medicine, ranging from educational opportunities to research findings. In this edition, we'll reflect on our first event, and share details about upcoming events and opportunities.
The Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine's Inaugural Fall Retreat took place on November 8 at the Grand Baltimore, with 78 participants from across University of Maryland campuses. The event fostered interdisciplinary collaboration among individuals engaged in addiction research, care, and education at the University to shape the Kahlert Institute's future trajectory.
Looking ahead to 2024, we have several educational opportunities scheduled. In January, Dr. Mathieu Wimmer from Temple University will be presenting on using multigenerational animal models of substance use. Our seminar series kicks off in February with a presentation by Dr. Lorenzo Leggio from NIDA on developing new pharmacotherapies for addiction. And last but not least, save the date for the Inaugural Research Symposium, taking place on May 6 and featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Margaret Haney, from Columbia University Medical Center.
Wishing you a happy holiday season and healthy new year!
The Kahlert Team
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The day-long retreat featured presentations on addiction-related neuroscience, policy, and experimental therapeutics, complemented by breakout sessions and networking breaks.
We are listening to feedback about next steps including creation of interest groups. Stay tuned for updates in coming newsletters. In the meantime, please send ideas to kahlertinstitute@som.umaryland.edu.
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“I learned a great deal about all the efforts going on at the school. I would love to see more development of crossdisciplinary training and research opportunities. I see that already happening, so I am very pleased to see the growth of Kahlert.” | | | | |
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Seminar Series
Mind The Gut: Developing New Pharmacotherapies for Addiction
Thursday, February 22, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Presented by Lorenzo Leggio, MD, PhD
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Save the Date
Inaugural Research Symposium 2024
Monday, May 6, 2024
Keynote Speaker: Margaret Haney, PhD
More information coming soon.
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For UMB Faculty
CARES Science to Systems Pilot Grant Program | 2023 – 2024 Request for Proposals
The University of Maryland Center for Addiction Research, Education, and Service (CARES) Science to Systems pilot grant program is requesting applications. The aim of the program is to generate new substance use-related prevention, treatment, and system enhancement initiatives designed to improve addiction-related systems of care.
Applications Due February 19, 2024
Learn more
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In this section, we highlight the efforts taking place behind the scenes at the Kahlert Institute. Comprised of interdisciplinary experts in their respective fields, the working groups and committees meet to discuss and plan program activities. Stay tuned for more in-depth summaries of their work. | |
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Education Working Group
Chair: Marianne Cloeren
Clinical Research Working Group
Chairs: Katie Mark and Dan Roche
Fundamental & Translational Science Working Group
Chair: Asaf Keller
Executive Committee
Click the link above to view the members of the executive committee.
Seminar Committee
Mimi Belcher, Barbara Juarez & Devang Gandhi have been meeting to plan the seminar series which launches in February.
Symposium Committee
Chaired by Joe Cheer, the committee is responsible for planning the spring symposium in May. Members include: Sarah Kattakuzy, Eric Weintraub, Asaf Keller, Kelly Coble, Nicole Wittler, Anna Whitney, Trisha Brown, Rob White, Chris Welsh, Katrina Mark, Deanna Kelly, Marco Venniro, and Malik Burnett.
Director Search Committee
Irina Burd and Joe Cheer are leading the search for the future director of the Kahlert Institute.
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Faculty Positions in Translational Research in Addiction
We are recruiting several tenure-track or tenured faculty members at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. We are interested in PhD, MD, or MD/PhD candidates whose research interests focus on translational neuroscience of addiction, with research strengths in one of the following: (1) computational psychiatry, (2) experimental therapeutics (encompassing behavioral, biosocial, pharmacologic, brain stimulation, or other therapeutic avenues), and (3) pain, with an emphasis on non-addictive therapeutics.
Learn more
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Faculty Position in Clinical Research in Addiction
Job details and application coming soon.
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