It has now been three years since we launched the Rutgers Addiction Research Center (RARC), and your feedback has played a vital role in shaping our mission and activities. As we look ahead to the next 3–5 years, we are once again seeking your input to help guide the future of the RARC. We will […]
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"Diagnosing the Spectrum: The Role of Culture in the Study of Autism" Date and Time: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 12 - 1 PM Speaker: Roy R. Grinker, PhD In this lecture, Roy R. Grinker, Ph.D., Professor of Anthropology at the George Washington University, lecture responds to what some commentators call an “autism epidemic.” Drawing on […]
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Join us for the next RARC Digital Health Workgroup featuring Evan Kleiman, Associate Professor of Psychology at Rutgers University. Dr. Kleiman’s work focuses on understanding the everyday occurrence of factors of interest to clinical psychological scientists. He has a specific focus on understanding and improving the everyday lives of individuals at risk for suicide using smartphone and […]
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Join the next meeting of the RARC Translational Impact during which Drs. Jamey Lister, Danielle Dick, and Jill Rabinowitz will lead a review and forum on a draft white paper outlining priorities, resources, and actionable steps for moving addiction research translation forward. During the meeting, member input will be gathered via poll questions about the […] |
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“My contributions to developing pain treatments and researchers: Past, present, and future” Speaker: Jennifer Gewandter, PhD, MPH Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Research, University of Rochester Date and Time: Monday, February 2, 2026, 12:00 PM Zoom Meeting: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/95839220655?pwd=l6baIXwbaafYm4ACu6jGukzbv19v8W.1 Meeting ID: 958 3922 0655; Passcode: 020226 |
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“Does Peripheral Immunosenesence Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease and Provide Potential Targets for Intervention?” Speaker: Patricia Fitzgerald-Bocarsly, PhD Provost, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Newark Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Center for Immunity and Inflammation Dr. Fitzgerald-Bocarsly is a cellular immunologist and will discuss some of her work on […] |
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"Synaptic pharmacology in midbrain reward circuitry: connections matter" Elyssa B. Margolis, Ph.D. Professor in Residence Endowed Chair in Genetics of Addiction Department of Neurology University of California - San Francisco School of Medicine Friday, February 6, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET Join Zoom Meeting: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/96316878745?pwd=yB53bWFpY7qAB7bOjcbGk7bMcowobJ.1 more details. Hosted by Rutgers Addiction Research Center […] |
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"Neuronal Immaturity Induced by Neural Excitations as an Endophenotype of Neuropsychiatric Disorders" Event Start Date: 2026-02-09 Event Start Time: 12:00 PM Event End Time: 1:00 PM Event Location: Life Sciences Building Auditorium (LSB) 15 Tsuyoshi Miyakawa, PhD, is a Professor and the director of the Division of Systems Medical Science at Fujita Health University. He received […] |
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“Transforming Pain Research for Discovery and Innovation in Treatment—A 30-year Endeavor and Beyond” Speaker: Yun Guan, MD, PhD Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Date and Time: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 12:00 PM Zoom Meeting: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/96741812075?pwd=MXynpcXslWHHorF6NXg1zpUzjlgMBB.1 Meeting ID: 967 4181 2075; Passcode: 021226 |
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"Metabolic vulnerabilities and opportunities in brain function" Speaker: Timothy A. Ryan, PhD Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics Professor of Biochemistry in Anesthesiology Tri-Institutional Professor Weill Cornell Medicine Abstract of the Talk: “Metabolic Vulnerabilities and Opportunities in Brain Function” Our brains are metabolically vulnerable, as even brief interruptions in proper fueling lead to rapid degradation in […]
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RARC Training in Addiction Research Program (TARP) Meeting Featuring Dr. Heath D. Schmidt (University of Pennsylvania)“Targeting Central GLP-1 Receptors to Reduce Drug-Mediated Behaviors”February 19 | 1:00–2:00 PM Dean’s Conference Room (Busch) Join Zoom Meeting https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/92461980760?pwd=z0tUteq21u537zfHyRB4IOdc0FPLrV.1 Meeting ID: 924 6198 0760 Passcode: 139560 The RARC Training in Addiction Research Program (TARP) welcomes Dr. Heath D. Schmidt, Professor of […] |
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“Food Craving Amplifies Brain and Behavioral Indices of Subjective Value for Palatable Foods” Date and Time: Monday, February 23, 2026, 12:00 PM Speaker: Emma Schweitzer, PhD student, PI: Anna Konova, PhD In-Person: Room 127, Staged Research Building (SRB), Busch Campus Join via Zoom: Please email the host, Dr. Noelle Stiles (noelle.stiles@rutgers.edu), or check the CAHBIR […] |
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“AI-Driven Innovations in Pain and Migraine: Bridging Neural Networks and Networked Patient Care” Speaker: Alexandre DaSilva, D.D.S., D.Med.Sc. Professor of Dentistry, Department of Biologic and Materials Science, School of Dentistry, and Professor of Learning Health Sciences, Medical School, University of Michigan Date and Time: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 12:00 PM Zoom Meeting: https://rutgers.zoom.us/s/95917069637 Meeting ID: […]
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"Examining Heterogeneity in the Genetic Architecture of Substance Use Disorders" Speaker: Jared V. Balbona, PhD Assistant Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Led by Drs. Jill Rabinowitz, Jessica Salvatore, and Sarah Brislin, the Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics Working Group brings together Rutgers scholars to advance understanding of the genetic basis of complex mental health […]
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We are pleased to share that Elizabeth Minott, Senior Associate General Counsel from the Rutgers Office of General Counsel, will be joining an upcoming RARC Interest Group on Cannabis meeting to provide a legal and regulatory update. In light of the recent federal action to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III, Elizabeth will help clarify what this […] |
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