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March 2011

Tuition Scholarships Available to Dutch Addiction Program Summer Institute

Scholarships are available to attend a 2-week summer program offering graduate-level and continuing professional development training in addiction. Read more »
March 2011

Interactive Movie Teaches Scientists How To Avoid Research Misconduct

Participate in an interactive movie to learn how to make decisions about research integrity and avoid research misconduct. Read more »
March 2011

In Memoriam: Charles R. Schuster

It is with sadness that we mourn the death of Dr. Charles R. Schuster, a much admired and respected member of our scientific community and past NIDA director. Read more »
March 2011

DISCA Research Team Studies Potential Inhalant Cessation Aid

Distinguished International Scientist Collaboration Award program awardee, Dr. Hwei-Hsien Chen, completed her fellowship working to develop a novel pharmaceutical treatment for inhalant abusers. Read more »
March 2011

Important Dates and Meetings

Highlights upcoming Program Announcements, research and training opportunities, and meetings of interest to the international drug abuse research community. Read more »
January 2011

NIDA Hosts Iraqis

The NIDA International Program hosted a group of Iraqis who were here to learn about drug abuse interventions that may be adapted for implementation in Iraq. Read more »
January 2011

Researchers Meet in Hanoi To Engage in Research Exchange

Researchers met in Hanoi, Vietnam, to discuss regional research priorities in drug-related HIV/AIDS and initiate an Asian Regional Research Collaboration Network. Read more »
January 2011

New Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic

Based on data from 182 countries, the 2010 global report on AIDS is a comprehensive analysis on the AIDS epidemic and response. Read more »
January 2011

Report Warns of Worsening Drug Abuse in Myanmar Region

A new document reports that the manufacture, trafficking, and consumption of amphetamine-type stimulant drugs in Myanmar is worsening. Read more »
January 2011

NIDA Names New Acting Deputy Director

Dr. David Shurtleff, who was recently named acting deputy director of NIDA, will assist in developing, implementing, and managing NIDA’s programs and priorities. Read more »
January 2011

NIH Plans New Institute on Substance Abuse, Use, and Addiction Research

The National Institutes of Health is planning a new Institute focusing on substance use, abuse, and addiction research and related public health initiatives. Read more »
January 2011

Researchers Attend Meeting on the Basic Parent Management Training-Oregon Model

Researchers met in Mexico to discuss family-based drug abuse prevention programs and a training model for positive parenting practices. Read more »
January 2011

Important Dates and Meetings

Highlights upcoming Program Announcements, research and training opportunities, and meetings of interest to the international drug abuse research community. Read more »
January 2011

NIDA Staff Reviews Online Research Training Modules

NIDA reviewed online courses for international drug abuse researchers on biostatistics; evaluation; designing and managing clinical trials; and the neurobiology of addiction. Read more »
January 2011

Tutorial Introduces Fellows to NIDA International Virtual Collaboratory

Current fellows participated in a tutorial to learn how to use the NIDA International Virtual Collaboratory to exchange research ideas and enhance their professional development. Read more »