The Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine is excited to congratulate Dr. Justin Strickland for receiving a UMB Infrastructure award to establish a tobacco regulatory science laboratory!

The Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine is thrilled to congratulate Dr. Annie Kleykamp, Ph.D., on receiving a new R03 award from NHLBI!

The Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine is thrilled to congratulate Dr. Pete Manza on receiving a new R21 award from NIDA!

The Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine congratulates Dr. Summer L Thompson, PhD on receiving a new R21 award from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)!

Please note that the April 8 seminar will take place in the Hosick Lecture Hall within the Bressler Research Building (655 W. Baltimore St.).

Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine@kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 6mo ago

#ICYMI The next session of the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine Seminar Series is quickly approaching! For more information, visit our Seminar Series webpage: kahlertinstitute.umaryland.edu/news--events.... @ericjnestler.bsky.social

#ICYMI The next session of the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine Seminar Series is quickly approaching! For more information, visit our Seminar Series webpage: kahlertinstitute.umaryland.edu/news--events.... @ericjnestler.bsky.social

Earlier this week, we hosted an expert consensus meeting on #opioid withdrawal measurement with our partners from Cure Addiction Now. Leading researchers and clinicians came together from across the country to tackle critical challenges in how we define, measure and study opioid withdrawal. #OUD

🧠 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.

#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

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

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!

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

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

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

#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

NPR@npr.org · 9mo ago

Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and motivation. n.pr/4jgkEJy

#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...

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…

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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

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

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

#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

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

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

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

🧠 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

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

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`