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DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS
Bored. Do more stuff. Still Bored. Buy more stuff. Still Bored. Read Self-Help Book. Still Bored and Now Depressed. Most have been there. What to do? We employ eating, drinking, even knitting as potential remedies. The outcome? Gratitude for elastic waistbands and a plethora of matching purl knit hats, slippers, and scarves. During one stint, I produced slippers for the entire family in light blue…none of them fit. ALSO, I hate elastic waistbands. Options? Maybe reframing my interpretation of “boredom”? That was possible only if I wallowed around in it rather than scampering about like a squirrel on stimulants to avoid it. [Hum… glad I read that book. However, I want all the credit for the squirrel analogy.] Anyway, I am trying to interpret boredom as a messenger; a “state” urging reexamination and identifying opportunities to take some kind of risk (I highlighted my own hair once- turns out it wasn’t a hair-related message, but the knit cap had utility). Inside you’ll learn more about scientists who continue to take risks and in so doing benefit their communities and science. We are honored to celebrate their success. That said, taking risks isn’t just for individuals. To flourish, communities, also, must avoid falling prey to the Sirens of the Status Quo. Well, Don’t Worry about UF CARE. The 2023 Annual Symposium exemplifies our commitment to self-examination and growth. Throughout the events of April 16th and 17th, we promote direct pathways to community networks, showcase intra-and inter-institutional collaboration, highlight excellence amongst trainees across institutions, enhance career development through diverse perspectives, and share the expertise of exceptional keynote speakers; a blend of risk-taking and the best of the familiar (We’re NOT about risking it all!). It is our most comprehensive and innovative program to date—perfect for the 10th Anniversary. Really, you don’t want to miss it and, to be its best, it needs you! Check it out, submit your work, and share our excitement!
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10th ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM: REGISTER AND SUBMIT!
Registration and submission portals are open for the 2023 UF CARE Annual Symposium. Don't miss this opportunity! Click below to access the UF CARE website and all the details.
Dates to remember:
• February 6th, 2023: Panel proposal submission closes
• February 16th, 2023: Poster submission closes
• February 16th, 2023: Travel award submission closes
• April 3rd, 2023: General registration closes
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PRE-SYMPOSIUM EVENT
In celebrating the 10th Anniversary, we, with the support of the McKnight Brain Institute, are hosting a Pre-Symposium Community Networking Event. This event brings together our statewide collaborators, trainees, and community advocates for food and informal conversation. Our 10th anniversary is a perfect time to celebrate the power of interfacing community needs and scientific effort!
When: Sunday, April 16th, 2023 at 5:30pm-7:30pm with brief comments at 6pm.
Where: The Matheson History Museum (513 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601). The Matheson History Museum is a wonderful venue with bits of history and free parking.
**This event is Open and Free: Please RSVP by April 3rd, 2023**
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THE MONTHLY SEMINAR SERIES
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Watch January's Recorded Seminar
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Thank you, Dr. Yarimar for a great seminar on January 18th. AND thank you to all who were able to attend.
If you couldn’t attend, watch her recorded seminar "Mechanisms for Pain Modulation in the Amygdala" on the UF CARE website, linked below.
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February Seminar
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On February 15th, Dr. Melissa Mercincavage will be our seminar presenter. Dr. Mercincavage is a Research Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. Her research interests include tobacco regulatory science, smoking topography, nicotine dependence, nicotine reduction, and tobacco product marketing. Dr. Mercincavage’s seminar will be presented via ZOOM at 3pm—watch for the flyer with ZOOM information soon!
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Episode 21: Victor Schneider II, MS, UF Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Turning the tables! Victor Schneider- the voice of our affiliate interviews- switched seats this month. See and hear his interview with Dr. Oliver Grundmann in our 1st Crossover Episode!
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DON'T FORGET YOUR STAFF
UF CARE Faculty Members: Remember that Affiliate membership to UF CARE is available to UF staff members working in addiction science! Staff must be nominated by UF CARE Full Members.
In fact, we are delighted to welcome Meagan Sullivan as our 1st Staff Affiliate Member. Ms. Sullivan is the Clinical Research Manager for Dr. Sara Jo Nixon in the Department of Psychiatry. She is also the administrative support for UF CARE!To be eligible, staff members must work in addiction/substance use science either in direct data collection and/or oversight/training/administration with at least a 0.5FTE in substance use/addiction related research. They should have been involved for at least 1 year. Neither general administrative staff nor staff who provide general research services without regard for scientific domain are currently eligible.Although not eligible for UF CARE funding opportunities (e.g., travel awards, dissertation aid awards), staff affiliate members are welcome to participate in UF CARE activities, serve on committees and engage in relevant events (with the approval of their PIs, of course!).Members can nominate their staff by filling out the nomination form linked below:
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Dissertation Aid Grant Winners
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Congratulations to our Fall 2022 Dissertation Aid Grant winners!
Natalie Johnson; Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics; Mentor: Dr. Dan Wesson; Title: The impact of attractive e-cigarette odors on nicotine reward.Erin Corcoran; Department of Clinical and Health Psychology; Mentor: Dr. Joy Gabrielli; Title: Understanding Adolescent In-Vivo Exposure to Vaping and Cannabis Content in the Media.A huge thank you to our Dissertation Aid Grant review committee, Drs. Striley, Wesson, Malin, and Westmoreland!
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Congratulations to the new affiliate member!
Congratulations to our new affiliate member!We are excited to welcome a new graduate trainee as an affiliate member: Vijaya Seegulam is a graduate student working with Dr. Linda Cottler in the Department of Epidemiology. If you are a UF CARE faculty member and are working with outstanding trainees in addiction science, click below to nominate them for membership.
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EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITIES
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Substance Use Recovery Support Services at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine The University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Medicine has a new postdoctoral research fellowship focused on substance use recovery support services for emerging adults. The fellow will work directly with Dr. Kristyn Zajac, with opportunities for external mentorship from researchers at the Oregon Social Learning Center and the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine. The fellow will primarily work on a NIDA-funded Initiative (the Collaborative Hub for Emerging Adult Recovery Research [CHEARR], R24DA057632) focused on recovery supports for emerging adults with opioid use disorder. Beyond CHEARR activities, integration into other projects will be based on the fellow’s interests and training needs.
Please click below for more info and for instructions on how to apply.
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Neuroimaging Science Training Program in Addiction at Yale
The Neuroimaging Sciences Training Program (NISTP) in Addiction trains scientists in technological aspects of data acquisition and analysis, clinical and biological fundamentals in areas of interest to each trainee as related to substance abuse and dependence, development of research proposals, and generation of documentation to navigate today’s administrative requirements for imaging research.
NISTP Co-Director, Dr. Graeme Mason, is looking for a postdoc to work on a new R01 on CNS fluid flow and how it is altered by alcohol and aging, to start before July 1. The postdoc will get training on MRI, a 9.4T animal system, image processing, animal handling, as well as didactics in other neuroimaging modalities, along with issues related to substance use disorders.
Please click below for more info and instructions for how to apply.
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Not yet a member?
If you are a UF Faculty member working in addiction science and would like to join UF CARE, click below for more information about becoming a full member of UF CARE.
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Have news
to share?
Have updates you'd like to be included in the next UF CARE newsletter? Click below to share news about you and/or your affiliate trainees!
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Hiring!
The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a dynamic individual with demonstrated potential for cutting-edge clinical research and a strong publication record in the area of addiction science. Click below to learn more.
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