| VOL. 30, NO. 1 | September, 2004 |
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| Michael A. Nader, Ph.D. Department of Physiology & Pharmacology Wake Forest University School of Medicine Medical Center Blvd. Winston-Salem, NC, 27157 tel: (336) 713-7172 email: mnader@wfubmc.edu |
Richard W. Foltin, Ph.D. Department of Psychiatry College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University 1051 Riverside Dr., Unit 120 New York, NY 10032 (212) 543-5717 rwf2@columbia.edu |
| Jonathan B. Kamien, Ph.D. BioPsych Consulting 3450 Vista Haven Road Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 email: jkamien@biopsych.com |
Marilyn E. Carroll, Ph.D. Dept. of Psychiatry University of Minnesot Box 392 UMHC Minneapolis, MN 554544 (612) 626-6289 email: mcarroll@staff.tc.umn.edu |
ISGIDAR e-mail address: ISGIDAR-L@venus.vcu.edu
INDEX
| 2004 ISGIDAR SCIENTIFIC MEETING - San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| 2005 ISGIDAR SCIENTIFIC MEETING - Orlando, FL |
| NOMINATIONS FOR NEW MEMBERS |
| CALL FOR PAPERS |
| RECENT PUBLICATIONS |
| POSITIONS AVAILABLE |
The 2004 annual ISGIDAR Scientific Meeting was held Saturday 12 June at the El Caribe Hilton in San Juan, PR. This was our 30th annual meeting. As usual, the meeting was held as a satellite session immediately preceding the annual scientific meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence. An outstanding series of scientific papers was presented between 9:00 and 5:00 PM and the business meeting was held immediately thereafter.
Minutes of the Business Meeting
1) Dr. Nader opened the business meeting, which may have had the biggest crowd of all time (~60 people; looks like beer is a reinforcer). All agreed that the presentations were uniformly excellent and the Mentoring symposium was a hit.
2) Last year William Fantegrossi became a member, and this year it paid dividends as Dr. Fantegrossi made lovely ISGIDAR pins with real data on them.
3) The minutes were approved (although no one had a copy to read).
4) Twenty one (!) new members were elected by unanimous vote.
3) Dr. Carroll gave the treasurer’s report. Finances look to be okay, but we are awaiting any other bills from the Hotel. Dr. Nader led the crowd in a “hip hip hooray” for Marilyn, who then asked if anyone wanted her Treasurer job.
4) Suggestions for future symposium topics led to some playful bickering. Ideas to consider included discussion of 1) the utility of agonist therapies for drug abuse; 2) the definition of extinction and use of extinction as a baseline; 3) the best methods for studying drug interactions in terms of treatment and abuse liability, with the goal of coming up with a set of useful guidelines; and 4) the proper quantitative methods of making much ado about nothing. It was also suggested that the mentoring symposium be held again in few years (or in the case of light load of talk submissions). Please e-mail the President with any suggestions for symposium topics.
5) And, did I mention, we liked the buttons, and would love more…
I verify that the above is a true and accurate presentation of the proceedings, or at least the parts I remember.
Richard W. Foltin, Ph.D.
The 2005 annual ISGIDAR Scientific Meeting will be held at the Wyndham Palace Hotel immediately preceding the annual scientific meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence. ISGIDAR registration will begin at 8:30AM on Saturday, June 18, 2005. The registration fee is $50. Paper presentations will be scheduled between 9:00AM and 5:00PM and the business meeting will be held from 5:00 to 5:30 PM.
If you wish to advance register ($50 – does not include lunch), please send a check, payable to ISGIDAR, to Dr. Marilyn Carroll, Psychiatry Department, Box 392 UMHC, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Receipts for meal costs and registration will be provided at the meeting.
As always, we need to plan ahead a little for lunch at the meeting. We can arrange a reasonable buffet style lunch within our normal limits (e.g., $15), but need to get a head count. If you intend to eat at the meeting please e-mail the President.
Nominations for new members should be e-mailed to the President of ISGIDAR and will be collated for a vote by ballot preceding the next annual meeting.
Paper presentations by members are accepted (pending suitability) on a first come-first serve basis. Regrettably, we had to turn back papers by members last year. If you want to present a paper, please e-mail a title and the names of the authors to the President to hold your slot. Likewise additional ideas for Invited Speakers, Symposia, etc. are always appreciated.
NIDA - Research Fellowship in Substance Abuse Disorders
Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute offers fellows with either an MD or PhD extensive training in clinical and/or laboratory research. For interested psychiatrists, the fellowship has a two-year, ACGME-accredited training program in addiction psychiatry sponsored by Columbia University and New York Presbyterian Hospital.Individuals with strong research interests are encouraged to apply.
For applications:POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN HUMAN BEHAVIORAL PHARMACOLOGY OF NICOTINE
A post-doctoral position in the behavioral pharmacology of nicotine in humans may be available in the laboratory of Dr. Kenneth A. Perkins at the University of Pittsburgh. Ongoing NIDA-supported projects focus on: 1) environmental modulation of nicotine responses and tobacco self-administration, 2) individual differences associated with sensitivity to nicotine, including gender, genetic, and personality factors. Applicants also interested in clinical research may become involved in smoking cessation studies.
Interested candidates should send a C.V. and letter of interest to:
Kenneth A. Perkins, Ph.D.
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
3811 O'Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
voice: (412) 246-5395
fax: (412) 246-5390
email: perkinska@upmc.edu
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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE:
Research fellowship position (2-3yrs) is available in a stimulating and productive clinic. Participate in the development, conduct, and publication of studies on behavioral treatments for cigarette smoking among pregnant women and for cocaine dependence. Applicants must have completed doctoral training in psychology and have research experience. Individuals from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. Competitive stipends.
Send letter of interest, vita, and letters of reference to:
Stephen T. Higgins, Ph.D.
University of Vermont
Dept. of Psychiatry
38 Fletcher Place
Burlington, VT 05401-1419