Perfil de la organización
Organization profile
Our vision is to be the nationally and internationally leading substance use research institute that seeks to solve important problems to improve public health through interdisciplinary and innovative research and education on the biological, psychological and societal underpinnings of substance use disorders.
The mission is to prevent and reduce the burdens of substance use disorders through conducting and translating transdisciplinary and innovative research to inform clinical services, training and public health practice, and transform policy.
Our core values are based in our mission to educate leaders and practitioners in the substance use field and to generate new knowledge to reduce the burdens of substance use disorders on individuals, community and society. We value:
- creative, rigorous, reproducible, transformative and innovative research.
- the dissemination of new knowledge that increases our understanding of substance use disorders and the application of this new knowledge to reduce societal burdens that stems from substance use disorders.
- diverse research interests, collaboration and collegiality.
- a diverse and inclusive research community that embraces all members.
- innovative education, training and mentoring at all career stages.
For more information contact Sharon Walsh, Director of the Center on Drug and Alcohol Research, [email protected]
Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible de las Naciones Unidas
En 2015, los estados miembros de las Naciones Unidas acordaron 17 Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible (ODS) globales para erradicar la pobreza, proteger el planeta y garantizar la prosperidad para todos. Nuestro trabajo contribuye al logro de los siguientes ODS:
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No poverty -
Zero hunger -
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Gender equality -
Affordable and clean energy -
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Reduced inequalities -
Sustainable cities and communities -
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Partnerships
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Colaboraciones y áreas de investigación principales de los últimos cinco años
Perfiles
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Joseph Alcorn
- Behavioral Science - Research Project Manager
- Substance Use Priority Research Area
Persona
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Advancing Gerontological Health Education
Conner, L. (PI)
University of Kentucky UNITE Research Priority Area
5/1/25 → 5/1/26
Proyecto: Research project
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Street Life in Eighteenth-Century Madrid- OVPR Curate Program
Taylor, S. (PI)
University of Kentucky’s Office of the Vice President for Research
5/1/25 → 4/30/26
Proyecto: Other project
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PreMO: EXCEL Project - Obesity
Bauer, J. (PI) & Starr, M. (PI)
University of Kentucky Diabetes and Obesity Research Priority Area
7/1/24 → 5/31/26
Proyecto: Research project
Archivo
Producción científica
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A comprehensive analysis of jurisdiction-specific laws related to scheduling or required prescription drug monitoring of gabapentin in the United States, 2016–2024
Gora Combs, K., Vickers-Smith, R., Stewart, C., Wacker, D. & Hincapie-Castillo, J. M., ene 2026, En: International Journal of Drug Policy. 147, 105064.Producción científica: Article › revisión exhaustiva
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Adipocyte-specific deletion of the mineralocorticoid receptor improves glucose homeostasis and associates with FGF21-adiponectin signalling in obese male mice
Turner, M. B., Pangilinan, H. R., Park, S., Angoma, B., Helsley, R. N. & Loria, A. S., ene 2026, En: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. 28, 1, p. 562-573 12 p.Producción científica: Article › revisión exhaustiva
1 Cita (Scopus) -
Adipose Tissue-Derived Small Extracellular Vesicles in Plasma Reveal Molecular Circuitries Underlying Glucose Intolerance
Mishra, S., Su, Y., Kumar, A., Singh, S., Finlin, B. S., Hsu, F. C., Lee, J., Furdui, C. M., Kern, P. A., Das, S. K. & Deep, G., abr 2026, En: Obesity. 34, 4, p. 896-907 12 p.Producción científica: Article › revisión exhaustiva
Acceso abierto
Premios
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2013 Jin Shin Jyutsu® Patient Response
Garrett, N. (Speaker), Hardin-Pierce, M. (Speaker), Lowry, G. (Speaker), Okoli, C. (Speaker) & Bradley, J. (Speaker)
nov 1 2015Actividad: Oral presentation
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Developing a tailored tobacco treatment program for individuals with schizophrenia
Okoli, C. (Speaker)
sept 1 2014Actividad: Oral presentation
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An evaluation of the Eastern State Hospital Drug and Alcohol Education program
Brown, C. (Speaker) & Okoli, C. (Speaker)
abr 1 2018Actividad: Oral presentation