CHERISH Events

Hosted by the Global Center for Implementation Science at NYU School of Global Public Health. The field of implementation science is focused on generating knowledge that helps translate evidence about “what works” to improve population health into practice. However, the field has largely focused on work at clinical and organizational levels and there is limited guidance about how to conceptualize and conduct policy-focused implementation science. There are two areas under the umbrella of policy-focused implementation science: (1) policy dissemination research, which seeks to understand how research evidence can be most effectively communicated to policymakers and integrated into policymaking processes; and (2) policy implementation research, which seeks to understand how the rollout of policies can be optimized to maximize health benefits.

The 18th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health is co-hosted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and AcademyHealth. This year, the conference will convene on the theme of, "Realizing the Benefits of Dissemination & Implementation Science," to maximize the benefits of D&I science. Connect with our CHERISH researchers and colleagues attending and view the online program here.

The Center for Health Economics of Treatment Interventions for Substance Use Disorders, HCV, and HIV (CHERISH) is seeking to fund the next cohort of pilot grant recipients for 2026-2027.

Since its founding in 1976, the Association for Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance Use and Addiction (AMERSA) strives to improve health and well-being through leadership and advocacy in substance use education, research, clinical care, and policy. Connect with our CHERISH researchers and colleagues and view the online program here.

IDWeek is the joint annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, the HIV Medicine Association, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, and the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists. Connect with our CHERISH researchers and colleagues attending and view the online program here.

Established in 2009, the International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users (INHSU) is a recognized leader in amplifying research and clinical advances in hepatitis C prevention, treatment, and care for people who use drugs. Entering its 13th year, this conference welcomes a global network of practitioners, researchers, community members, and people who use drugs and remains committed to creating equitable access to treatment and health services to address infectious diseases and drug-related harms. Connect with our CHERISH researchers and colleagues attending and view the online program here.

The NIDA’s research training and career development team invites undergraduates, recent graduates, and early career scholars to join a 5-part virtual series to learn about graduate programs to consider and high priority areas within substance use and addiction research. Learn more about the sessions: July 2, 2025: "Should I Apply to Graduate School." Come ready to learn from Christie Brannock as she discusses different types of graduate programs, how to find them, the application process/timeline, and receive expert tips/advice on this next stage in your academic journey. July 9, 2025: Dr. Tisha Wiley from NIDA's Division of Epidemiology, Services and Prevention Research (DESPR) will be presenting on "Improving Treatment and Recovery Services for Adolescents & Young Adults." This seminar will cover approaches to addressing addiction in adolescents and young adults, including increasing uptake of effective interventions such as Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUDs), engaging family and loved ones, and long-term recovery. July 16, 2025: NIDA substance use disorders (SUD) researchers and career development professionals including Drs. Catalina Lopez-Quintero, Charles Parry, Silvia Cruz, and Jeffrey Samet will engage in a panel discussion on "Identifying and Collaborating with Research Mentors.” July 23, 2025: Dr. Tristan McClure-Begley from NIDA's Division of Neuroscience and Behavior (DNB) will provide an in-depth discussion on “Quantifying Internal States Relevant to Substance Use" which will introduce behavioral pharmacology approaches used to study the effects of psychoactive substances, examples of commonly used addictive and therapeutic drugs, and how new technology is changing how we measure drug effects. July 30, 2025: Dr. Lorenzo Leggio from NIDA’s IRP will provide a presentation on “Unlocking New Treatments for Addiction: A Scientific Journey Through the Gut-Brain Axis” which will explore emerging basic, translational, and clinical evidence supporting the role of gut-brain neuroendocrine pathways (e.g., glucagon-like peptide-1) in addictive disorders, highlighting these pathways as potential targets for the development of novel treatments.

Connect with CHERISH Research Affiliates, Advisory Board members, and pilot grant recipients in person as they present their research at #ASHEcon2025.

The Society for Medical Decision Making (SMDM) North American Meeting brings together high-quality oral and poster presentations, short courses, symposia presentations, and workshops from all disciplines involved in the study of decision making in health and medicine. Connect with CHERISH researchers and colleagues attending this year and view the full program online.

Follow the itinerary below to connect with CHERISH researchers and colleagues attending #CPDD25 or view the full conference program on their website.

Follow our schedule to connect with CHERISH researchers and colleagues attending the 2025 Society for Epidemiologic Research Conference. View the full program online.

Follow the itinerary below to connect with CHERISH researchers and colleagues attending AcademyHealth's Annual Research Conference. View the full conference program on their website.