CHERISH Events

November 7-9, 2023

Conference Roundup: 2023 SOSUR

The annual Symposium on Substance Use Research (SOSUR) focuses on leveraging research, knowledge, and insight on substance use from across the country. The symposium is cohosted by: the Rural Drug Addiction Research (RDAR) COBRE the COBRE on Opioids and Overdose the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) the West Virginia INBRE (WV-INBRE) at Marshall University the COBRE Center for Addiction and Disease Risk Exacerbation (CADRE) at Brown University View the full program here.
November 1-4, 2023

Conference Roundup: #AMERSA2023

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 CHERISH Policy Advisory Board Member Jules Netherland, who will be facilitating and serving as a plenary speaker this year. View the full program here.
October 24-25, 2023, from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM (ET)

Policy-Focused Implementation Science Training: Two Day

Hosted by the GPH Global Center for Implementation Science The field of implementation science is focused on generating knowledge that helps translate evidence about “what works” to improve population health and eliminate health inequities 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 polices can be optimized to maximize health benefits. The learning objectives of this two-day virtual training are to: Understand relevant theories and frameworks, study designs, measures, and concepts related to policy implementation science and apply this knowledge to: Write a policy-focused implementation science grant Integrate a policy component or aim into a non-policy-focused implementation science grant or project Integrate an implementation science component or aim into a policy-focused grant or project The training consists of synchronous didactic lectures, panel presentations and discussions, small group discussions, one-on-one consultations with experts and is structured around six modules: Historical and Contemporary Context of Policy D&I Research Theories and Frameworks for Policy D&I Research Research Designs and Analytic Approaches in Policy D&I Research Political Science Perspectives on Studying Policy Development, Implementation, and Equity Policy D&I Strategies and Interventions Measures, Data Sources, and Data Collection Strategies View the 2023 agenda here. The training will be led by CHERISH Research Affiliate Jonathan Purtle, Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health Policy & Management and Director of Policy Research at the Global Center for Implementation Science at the New York University School of Global Public Health. Dr. Purtle is an internationally recognized leader in the area of policy-focused implementation science. The target audience for the training is researchers who: A) have some expertise in implementation science and want to integrate policy into their work or B) have some expertise in policy research and want to integrate implementation science into their work. The training is open to faculty and trainees at the post-doctoral level. Registration Fee: The fee for this training will be $350 per person. Questions: For questions related to the workshop content, email [email protected]. For registration-related questions, contact [email protected]
October 22-25, 2023

Conference Roundup: #SMDM23

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 here.
October 18-20, 2023

Addiction Health Services Research (AHSR) Conference 2023

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. AHSR leads with an agenda that furthers the positive impact of prevention and treatment services for substance misuse and use disorders. On the program, you can expect: A slate of distinguished plenary speakers Discussion of cutting-edge health services research findings, the development of collaborative relationships Opportunities to support the careers of junior and minority investigators The AHSR 2023 Conference was hosted in New York City by the Center for Health Economics of Treatment Interventions for Substance Use Disorder, HCV, and HIV (CHERISH). Please read a recap of the conference.
October 18-20, 2023

Conference Roundup: #AHSR2023

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. This year, we have the honor of hosting the conference in New York, NY. Connect with CHERISH researchers and colleagues in the field of substance use, HIV, and HCV research. View the full program here.
October 17-20, 2023

Conference Roundup: #INHSU2023

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 11th 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 program outline here.
September 27-29, 2023

Conference Roundup: 19th INEBRIA Conference 2023

The 19th International Network on Brief Interventions for Alcohol and Other Drugs (INEBRIA) conference draws an international group of researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and additional stakeholders interested in the potential of brief interventions in health and other settings to reduce the harms produced by alcohol and drug use. This year, the conference revolves around, “Optimizing Brief Interventions for a New Era: From Research to Practice and Policy." Connect with  CHERISH Research Affiliates in person as they present their research at the conference. View the full program here. INEBRIA is organized by CHERISH Research Affiliate Jeremy Bray, and colleagues at UNC Greensboro and the Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
June 24-27, 2023
June 17-21, 2023

Conference Roundup: CPDD 85th Annual Scientific Meeting

Connect with CHERISH investigatorsCHERISH Research Affiliates, and Advisory Board members in person as they present their research at #CPDD23. The official time zone of the conference is Mountain Time (MDT). View the full program here.
June 11-14, 2023

Conference Roundup: ASHEcon 2023

Connect with CHERISH Research AffiliatesAdvisory Board members, and pilot grant recipients in person as they present their research at #ASHEcon2023. The official time zone of the conference is Central Daylight Time (CDT).
June 9, 2023, at 11:30 AM (ET)

New Budget Impact Tool to Help Estimate Costs of Providing Medications to Treat Opioid Use Disorder in Jails/Prisons

There has been a substantial increase in the number of jails and prisons offering medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD; namely, methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone) in recent years. However, the resources and associated costs required to implement MOUD programs in jails and prisons can vary widely depending on the availability of services and the chosen delivery model.

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