Please join us for the first Rutgers Addiction Research Center Addiction Seminar Series. This month’s topic is Health Equity. All are welcome to attend this hybrid seminar. Lunch will be provided to those who attend in-person. Additionally, we are offering a shuttle bus between Newark and Piscataway before and after the seminar. Please complete the registration to reserve your spot on the shuttle.

Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Where: HYBRID EVENT In person (includes free lunch!): UBHC Building, Room D203 - 671 Hoes Ln. W., Piscataway, NJ 08854 Virtual: See registration page for zoom link Please register by Friday, October 7th if you plan to attend in person so that we can have an accurate count for FREE LUNCH and transportation. Registration: Click here!

A Research Agenda on Addiction Treatment Equity: Methods and Practical Solutions Tailored to the Needs of Underserved Communities and Marginalized Populations

Jamey Lister, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, School of Social Work Dr. Lister’s research on addictions aims to develop treatment recommendations, identify strategies to improve treatment access barriers, and utilize research methods that promote health equity for marginalized groups. Learn more here!

Examining Black Adolescents’ Perceptions Of In-school Racial Discrimination

Adrian Gale, Ph.D., MSW Assistant Professor, Child Welfare and Well-Being Research Unit, School of Social Work Dr. Gale’s research seeks to understand how Black youth’s schooling experiences in general, and Black boys’ experiences in particular, contribute to the achievement gap, and to identify ways to close this gap. Learn more here!

The RARC Addiction Seminar Series will take place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:00pm and will be offered in person, either on the Piscataway or Newark Campus, as well as on Zoom.