Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine

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🧠 Today, our #Seminar Series was transformed into a nicotine-focused #data blitz!

Make sure to join us for our next seminar on Tuesday, April 8, where we'll host a presentation from Matthew Roesch, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland College Park.

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Flyer with presenter headshots and presentation information

Flyer with presenter headshots and presentation information

#ICYMI Join us at noon on March 4 as we host a round of Seminar Series presentations.

For more information, visit our Seminar Series webpage: kahlertinstitute.umaryland.edu/news--events....

#AddictionMedicine #AddictionResearch #Seminar

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Get ready for another edition of our #MeetTheMinds series! 🧠 We're spotlighting Clinical Research Specialist Jess Harbaugh. In their role, Jess coordinates alongside professors and staff to bring research to life.

Learn more by visiting addiction.umaryland.edu/.

#AddictionResearch #AddictionSci

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We are proud to celebrate a few of our team members on securing grants from the Center for Addiction Research, Education, and Service (CARES) to advance critical research in addiction medicine! 🏆

Please join us in congratulating Drs. Manza, Kattakuzhy and Kalu!

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Flyer with presenters' headshots and presentation information

Flyer with presenters' headshots and presentation information

On March 4, we will host a round of presentations as part of our monthly #seminar series!

➡️ Remember to also #SaveTheDate for upcoming presentations from Matthew Roesch, PhD, and @ericjnestler.bsky.social, MD, PhD.

Learn more: kahlertinstitute.umaryland.edu/news--events....

#AddictionSci

We are thrilled that Cecilia Bergeria, PhD, associate professor and Matthew Osborne Lead Addiction Researcher, has been awarded the 2026 Lewis Alan Opler Prize by the International Society for CNS Clinical Trials and Methodology.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Bergeria!

#OUD

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Yesterday, we hosted a seminar with Aaron Greenblatt, MD, on " When studies don’t fit patients and patients don’t fit studies: Methadone stories highlighting the challenges of translational addiction research.”

Learn about upcoming presentations: kahlertinstitute.umaryland.edu/.

#AddictionSci

It’s time to highlight another team member for our #MeetTheMinds series! 💡

Meet Sarah Dowell, a clinical research specialist at the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine.

For more information about the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine, visit www.addiction.umaryland.edu/.

#AddictionSci

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We hosted a #seminar yesterday with Malik Burnett, MD, MBA, MPH, Addiction Medicine Physician, UMMC Midtown Campus, Center for Addiction Medicine. He shared a presentation on "Maryland's Opioid Ecosystem: System Interactions and Opportunities to Improve Opioid Related Outcomes."

#AddictionSci #OUD

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#ICYMI The next presentation in the our Seminar Series is approaching! Join us at noon on January 14 as Malik Burnett, MD, MBA, MPH, will present on “Maryland's Opioid Ecosystem: System Interactions and Opportunities to Improve Opioid Related Outcomes."

#AddictionMedicine #OUD

🧠🎙️ Assistant Professor @petemanza.bsky.social was recently featured in @npr.org, discussing a "mindset shift about what stimulants are doing for people" and how we understand ADHD medications.

Explore the full story and Dr. Manza’s insights here: www.npr.org/sections/sho....

#InTheNews #ICYMI

Opioid prescription in hospital increases chances for dangerous infection Opioids affect both the gut and the immune system, said Summer Thompson, an assistant professor studying gut-brain interactions at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She said these effe…

#ICYMI Assistant Professor @neuro-summer.bsky.social discusses the link b/w being prescribed opioids in the hospital and contracting infection, explaining that these medications can affect the gut and the immune system.

🔗 www.baltimoresun.com/2025/12/18/o...

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Mark your calendars for the next installment of our Seminar Series! On 1/14, we're hosting a presentation by Malik Burnett, MD, MBA, MPH. He'll present on "Maryland's Opioid Ecosystem: System Interactions and Opportunities to Improve Opioid Related Outcomes."

#AddictionMedicine

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What a year for the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine!

Reflecting on a year of meaningful progress inspires us as we look toward what is next. Thank you to our dedicated researchers and partners who make this work possible!

#AddictionMedicine #AddictionResearch #AddictionSci #EndOfYearRecap

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We wrapped up the year with an insightful presentation today!

Amy Janes, PhD, Investigator at the National Institute on Drug Abuse Intramural Research Program, presented on "Neuroimaging Insights Into Substance Use: A Focus on Nicotine Dependence."

#AddictionMedicine #AddictionScience

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#ICYMI The next presentation of our Seminar Series is coming up soon!

Join us at noon on Wednesday as Amy Janes, PhD, senior investigator at the NIDA Intramural Research Program, will present on "Neuroimaging Insights Into Substance Use: A Focus on Nicotine Dependence."

#AddictionSci #OUD

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Assistant Professor Bethea "Annie" Kleykamp, PhD, has been awarded an exploratory pilot grant through the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAIC) National Coordinating Center!

Join us in congratulating Dr. Kleykamp!

#AddictionMedicine #AddictionSci #SUD

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Join us for another installment of our Seminar Series! On Dec. 10, we are hosting a presentation by Amy Janes, PhD, senior investigator at the NIDA Intramural Research Program. She will present on "Neuroimaging Insights Into Substance Use: A Focus on Nicotine Dependence."

#AddictionMedicine #OUD

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Time for another edition of #MeetTheMinds at the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine! 🧠

We are spotlighting Dhathri Srungaram, a clinical research specialist.

Learn more about the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine by visiting addiction.umaryland.edu/.

#AddictionSci #Personnel

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🧠 We hosted a #seminar today with Aditi Ringwala, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the @medschool.umaryland.edu. She delivered a presentation on "Opioid Use Disorder: Inpatient Management."

Check out our upcoming seminar topics: addiction.umaryland.edu/news--events....

#AddictionMedicine

#ICYMI Our next Seminar Series presentation is approaching!

Join us on Wednesday, November 12, as Aditi Ringwala, MD, assistant professor of medicine at @medschool.umaryland.edu, presents on "Opioid Use Disorder: Inpatient Management."

#AddictionResearch #AddictionScience #OUD

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Congratulations to Marco Venniro, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurobiology and Psychiatry at @medschool.umaryland.edu. Dr. Venniro has been recognized with the @sfn.org 2025 Jacob P. Waletzky Award!

To learn more, visit www.medschool.umaryland.edu/news.

#AddictionResearch #AddictionScience

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Enjoy this #BTS look at Community Advisor Ernie Graham for a public-awareness campaign about the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine. The first video will build awareness that the #FutureOfAddictionMedicine starts here.

P.S. Members of our team tried to test their skills on Ernie!

#Recovery`

We're back with another team member for our #MeetTheMinds series! Next in the spotlight is Cassie Nelson, MS, a clinical research assistant who supports our human clinical trials investigating ketamine for OUD.

For more information, visit addiction.umaryland.edu/.

#AddictionResearch #AddictionSci

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💡 The Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine #Seminar Series continues! Join us on November 12, for a presentation by Aditi Ringwala, MD, assistant professor of medicine at @medschool.umaryland.edu, on "Opioid Use Disorder: Inpatient Management."

#AddictionResearch #AddictionScience #OUD

💡 We had a great #seminar today with Adam Culbreth, PhD, assistant professor at the @medschool.umaryland.edu, who presented on "Using Effort-Cost Decision-Making Frameworks to Better Understand Motivational Impairment in Psychiatric Disorders."

View our upcoming seminars: bit.ly/KahlertSemin....

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#ICYMI Our next #Seminar Series presentation is coming up! At noon on Wednesday, Dr. Culbreth is presenting on "Using Effort-Cost Decision-Making Frameworks to Better Understand Motivational Impairment in Psychiatric Disorders."

And don't miss more of our upcoming presentations!

#AddictionSci

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Community Advisor Ernie Graham & Assc. Dir. of Operations Kelly Coble were at the Faith in #Community Forum yesterday! Ernie & Kelly networked w/ representatives from Roberta's House, Maryland's Office of Overdose Response & more.

See you in the community soon!

@kellycoble.bsky.social #OUD

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🆕 @petemanza.bsky.social, Mimi Belcher and Sarah Kattakuzhy are among the authors of a study published in @ajdaajournal.bsky.social that shows promising results for using ketamine to treat #OUD in patients w/ co-occurring depression.

🔗 Learn more: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

#AddictionSci

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Our #MeetTheMinds series is highlighting the team at the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine!

Next up is Emma Pattillo, Lead Research Program Coordinator. Emma leads the coordination and management of @drkellydunn.bsky.social's inpatient and #opioid withdrawal projects.

#AddictionResearch