CHERISH Events

Introduction of a four-part conference series about new drugs and markets scheduled on March 13, April 10, May 8, and May 29.
March 13, April 10, May 8, and May 29, 2025

New Drugs and Markets: Meeting the Challenge of a Changing Drug Policy Landscape

In recent decades, countless new synthetic drugs have entered the underground drug supply, and overdose deaths and other drug-related harms have skyrocketed as a result. Media, policymakers, and the general public are concerned — but often misguided — in their attempts to address the issue because they lack accurate information about drugs and drug supply changes. This four-part series will explore the most commonly used new and emerging synthetic drugs in the United States, the geographic trends in where and when these drugs have spread, and the demographic trends in who is impacted by these drugs. Panelists will examine the risks and harms faced by people who use drugs and discuss the role of harm reduction and medical providers in reducing overdose and health risks. We know that current drug policies fuel and will continue to incentivize new, and likely, more dangerous drugs. We will envision solutions that are just as innovative and nimble as these new markets. Join this new series starting in March: March 13, 2025 | 3:00pm – 5:00pm ET | Keynote and Panel 1: Understanding the Current Drug Supply (Recording) April 10, 2025 | 3:30pm – 5:00pm ET | Panel 2: Addressing Myths, Misinformation, and Real Harms May 8, 2025 | 3:30pm – 5:00pm ET | Panel 3: Understanding Drug Markets May 29, 2025 | 3:00pm – 5:00pm ET | Panel 4: Scaling Up Drug Checking, Envisioning Safe Supply, and Exploring New Horizons
February 28, 2025, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET)

Groundbreaking Research in Addiction and Community Engagement: The Power of Team Science in the HEALing Communities Study

Join HEALing Communities Study researchers, including CHERISH Director Bruce Schackman and CHERISH investigator Alexander Walley, CHERISH Research Affiliate Daniel Feaster , CHERISH Advisory Board member Jeffrey Samet, and additional addiction experts for a day of learning about using team science and community engagement to fight addiction and overdose deaths.
December 12, 2024, from 1-3 p.m. (ET)

Introduction to Health Economics in Substance Use Research

For researchers who are new to health economic evaluations, join this session to learn how to integrate health economic methods into your work. This workshop introduces concepts of health economics in the context of substance use research and shares resources to help researchers understand how economic evaluations can help elevate their projects.
December 6, 2024, from 12-1 PM (ET)

Documenting Your Impact: Writing a Personal Statement for Promotion

Hosted by the SMDM Career Development Committee, this session provides mid-career researchers guidance on how to write a personal statement for promotion. Moderated by Christine M. Gunn and Katie Martinez, this webinar features CHERISH Population Data & Modeling Core Director Benjamin Linas and speakers from the University of Pennsylvania and University of Michigan.
December 5, 2024, from 1:00-3:30 PM (ET)

Effective Models to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: Strategies for Successful and Equitable Abatement Using Opioid Settlement Dollars

Join National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and the Health and Medicine Division on December 5 for a public webinar on the use of opioid settlement dollars for the abatement of mental health and substance use disorders. Effective mental health and substance use disorder models in different settings, innovative state examples, and how to use these dollars effectively will be discussed. The webinar features CHERISH Advisory Board member Rosalie Pacula and CHERISH Research Affiliates Michael Dennis and Brendan Saloner.
December 3, 2024, from 2-3 PM (ET)

Q&A Session: CHERISH Pilot Grant Funding Opportunity

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 2025-2026.
October 27-30, 2024

Conference Roundup: SMDM 46th Annual Meeting

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 program here.
October 16-18, 2024

Conference Roundup: #AHSR2024

The Addiction Health Services Research (AHSR) Conference, held since 2005, annually brings together researchers, policymakers, and treatment providers to focus on how systems redesign can effectively and sustainably be implemented. Connect with CHERISH researchers and colleagues in the field of substance use, HIV, and HCV research. View the full program here.
October 8-11, 2024

Conference Roundup: #INHSU2024

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 12th 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.
June 19-21, 2024

Conference Roundup: The 17th Annual ISSDP Conference

Follow the itinerary below to connect with CHERISH researchers and colleagues attending ISSDP 2024 or view the full conference program on their website.
June 15-19, 2024

Conference Roundup: CPDD 86th Annual Scientific Meeting

Follow the itinerary below to connect with CHERISH researchers and colleagues attending #CPDD24 or view the full conference program on their website. The official time zone of the conference is Eastern Time (ET).
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February 28, 2023, from 12:00-13:00 EST

Webinar: Economic Evaluations of Clinical Interventions for Substance Use Disorder

Join the latest INHSU Conversations Webinar, organised by the Early-Mid-Career Researcher Special Interest Group (INHSU EMCR) and the Center for Health Economics of Treatment Interventions for Substance Use Disorder, HCV, and HIV (CHERISH). In this webinar, we’ll be joined by Dr. Ali Jalali and Dr. Shashi Kapadia, who are both Research Affiliates at CHERISH and faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Ali Jalali will provide an overview of economic evaluations in the context of substance use disorder treatment interventions, with Dr. Shashi Kapadia, moderating. In this hour-long webinar, you will learn: The overall purpose and approach to economic evaluations alongside clinical interventions How to apply best practices for determining intervention costs How to review approaches to estimating cost-effectiveness, including common statistical issues encountered

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