FRI is pleased to announce that Dr. Jan Gryczynski has received a UM1 subaward for his project titled “GLP-1 Outcomes with people Using Psychoactive Substances (GLOW-UPS): a multi-stage, multi-site trial among persons involved in the criminal-legal system”, with MPIs Dr. Joshua Lee (New York University), Lisa Marsch (Dartmouth University), and Sandra Springer (Yale University).
FRI congratulates Dr. Ginnie Sawyer-Morris on receiving the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Abstract Submission Honorable Mention – Associated Professional at ASAM’s 57th Annual Conference in San Diego, California.
FRI is pleased to announce that Dr. Karen Alexander has received an R61 award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse for her project “Empowering Support Persons to Enhance the Recovery Capital of Postpartum Women with Opioid Use Disorder.”
FRI is proud to announce that Dr. Anjalee Sharma was selected for the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) Travel Award for Early Career Investigators.
Dr. Michael Gordon was featured in Braeburn’s latest docuseries “Reframe & Reclaim: Shaping the Future of Recovery Stories.” The docuseries features individuals who are making a positive difference within the opioid use disorder community, including changemakers and people in recovery.
FRI recently held its Awards Reception at the Residence of FRI’s Vice Chair, Mr. Curtis Decker, J.D. in Baltimore. During the reception several awards were presented to successful nominees.
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FRI is pleased to announce the promotion of Ms. Kathy Krispin from Senior Grants Manager to Director of Grants Management. This promotion recognizes her outstanding performance, unwavering dedication, and significant contributions to FRI.
FRI is pleased to announce that Drs. Karen Alexander and Courtney Nordeck (MPIs) have received an R01 award from the National Institute on Nursing Research for their project, titled “A Patient Navigation Trial for Housing and Health (PATHH): A randomized controlled trial.”