PUBLICATIONS
Berey, B. L.*, Leeman, R. F.*, Chavarria, J., & King, A. C. (2019). Relationships between generalized impulsivity and subjective stimulant and sedative responses following alcohol administration. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 33(7), 616-625. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/adb0000512
Cansler, H.C., Wright, K.A.*, Stetzik, L.S., Wesson, D.W.* (in press). Neurochemical Organization of the Ventral Striatum's Olfactory Tubercle. Journal of Neurochemistry. https://doi.org/10.1111/jnc.14919
Orsini, C. A.**, Blaes, S. L.*, Dragone, R. J.*, Betzhold, S. M., Finner, A., Bizon, J. L.*, & Setlow, B.* (2020). Distinct relationships between risk taking and cocaine self-administration under short- and long-access conditions. Progress in Neuropsychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry. 98, 109791. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pnpbp.2019.109791
Ravula, A., Chandasana, H., Wall, S. C., Setlow, B.*, Febo, M.*, Bruijnzeel, A. W.*, & Derendorf, H. (in press). Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characterization of tetrahydrocannabinol-induced cannabinoid dependence after chronic passive cannabis smoke exposure in rats. Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. https://doi.org/10.1089/can.2019.0049
Setlow, B.*, Blaes, S. L.*, Burns, M., Dragone, R. J.*, & Orsini, C. A.** (in press). Using rodent models to understand interactions between gambling and substance use. Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cobeha.2019.10.012
White, K.A.*, Zhang, Y-F., Zhang, Z., Bhattarai, J.P., Mi, H., Jia, X., Moberly, A.H., Peña, J.I., Fuccillo, M.V., Xu, F., Ma, M., Wesson, D.W.* (2019). Glutamatergic neurons in the piriform cortex influence the activity of D1 and D2-type receptor-expressing olfactory tubercle neurons. Journal of Neuroscience. 18;36(2):548-60. https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1444-19.2019
Varga, A. G., Reid, B. T., Kieffer, B. L. & Levitt, E. S.* (2019). Differential impact of two critical respiratory centres in opioid-induced respiratory depression in awake mice. The Journal of Physiology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1113/JP278612
NEW GRANT FUNDING
Dr. Robert Leeman Awarded NIH Cooperative Agreement
UF CARE Member Dr. Robert Leeman has been awarded a NIH/NIAAA UH3 cooperative agreement to develop and test a synergistic, mobile intervention to reduce alcohol use, enhance sexual health behavior, and prevent HIV infection among young adult men who have sex with men. (Via the Center for Behavioral Economic Health Research (CBEHR) Newsletter)
Dr. Marek Schwendt Receives NIDA R03 on Methamphetamine Addiction
“Developing novel tools for targeting mGlu2(3) receptors in methamphetamine addiction” - NIH/NIDA R03DA049212, PI: Dr. Marek Schwendt. The goal of this project is to characterize changes in glutamate mGlu2(3) receptor availability within the cortico-striatal circuit produced by chronic methamphetamine and to develop novel peptide-interference tools to reverse identified receptor maladaptations.
UPCOMING CONFERENCE SYMPOSIUM & KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Keynote Address:
"WOW! Still Drinking at Your Age?"
April 2, 2020 from 9:30-10:30 AM
Sara Jo Nixon, Ph.D.*
Director, UF CARE, Professor Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology
Dr. Nixon is a Past President of APA Division 50 and a Founding Chair of the CPA Conference. Dr. Nixon uses neurobehavioral methods and models to examine the acute and chronic effects of alcohol and other drugs. Within her clinical research, her team also explores sex differences, the effects of age, and the import of ethnic/racial minority status. Because of the complex nature of substance abuse, Dr. Nixon’s work uses comprehensive behavioral assessments including neuropsychological testing, brain electrophysiology (electroencephalography and event-related potentials), and clinical research interviews. In addition to neurobehavioral research, Dr. Nixon has sustained a strong interest in community outreach and education. Her continued commitment to community outreach is reflected in her on-going work focusing on the cognitive, psychological and social concomitants of substance use. Dr. Nixon will deliver a Keynote Address at CPA 2020. (from the conference site)
Symposium:
"Emerging Research on Physical Pain and Substance Use: A Multimethod Examination"
April 4, 2020 3:45-5:00 PM
Speakers:
Dezarie Moskal, MS (Syracuse University): Effects of Acceptance on Pain-induced Negative Affect, Alcohol Urge, and Approach Inclinations
Jeff Boissoneault, PhD* (University of Florida): Novel Mechanistic Insights into the Acute Analgesic Effects of Alcohol
Ryan Carpenter, PhD (Brown University): Opioid Craving, Use, and Pain in Daily Life in Patients with Chronic Pain Taking Prescribed
Katie Witkiewitz, PhD (University of New Mexico): Treating Chronic Pain and Opioid Misuse Among Veterans: A Mindfulness and Acceptance-based Approach
Discussant: Stephen Maisto, PhD (Syracuse University)
AWARDS
Shelby Blaes Selected as McKnight Brain Institute Rising Star
UF CARE Affiliate Member Shelby Blaes* has been selected as a UF McKnight Brain Institute (MBI) "Rising Star" and will be feasuring on the website. Ms. Blaes is a graduate student in the Setlow Lab.
Juhan (John) Lee Receives Certificate of Excellence
Juhan Lee (John)*, UF CARE Affiliate member and 4th year PhD student in Health Education and Behavior, received a Certificate of Excellence during the 2019 UF International Student Achievement Award Ceremony. This award honors the top international students whose visa is sponsored by the University of Florida International Center. Mr. Lee is mentored by UF CARE Member Dr. JeeWon Cheong in statistical methodologies in pattern of tobacco use/smoking cessation among (1) adolescents/young adults; (2) individuals with cancer; and (3) individuals in an addiction treatment setting.
RECENT INVITED PRESENTATIONS
Date: November 13, 2019
Title: "Women and Alcohol: Use Trajectories and Consequences"
Speaker: Sara Jo Nixon, Ph.D.*, Director UF CARE
UF CARE TRAVEL AWARD RECIPIENT PRESENTATIONS
Carly Logan*, UF CARE Affiliate Member (Knackstedt Lab)
* UF CARE Members & Affiliates
** UF CARE Alumni
