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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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)!

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

#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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

🧠 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.

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

#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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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!

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

#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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

🧠🎙️ 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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

#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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

🧠 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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

#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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

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

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

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`

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

We're back with another team member for our #MeetTheMinds series! Next in the spotlight is Cassie Nelson, MS, a clinical research assistant who supports our human clinical trials investigating ketamine for OUD. For more information, visit addiction.umaryland.edu/. #AddictionResearch #AddictionSci

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

💡 The Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine #Seminar Series continues! Join us on November 12, for a presentation by Aditi Ringwala, MD, assistant professor of medicine at @medschool.umaryland.edu, on "Opioid Use Disorder: Inpatient Management." #AddictionResearch #AddictionScience #OUD

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

💡 We had a great #seminar today with Adam Culbreth, PhD, assistant professor at the @medschool.umaryland.edu, who presented on "Using Effort-Cost Decision-Making Frameworks to Better Understand Motivational Impairment in Psychiatric Disorders." View our upcoming seminars: bit.ly/KahlertSemin....

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

#ICYMI Our next #Seminar Series presentation is coming up! At noon on Wednesday, Dr. Culbreth is presenting on "Using Effort-Cost Decision-Making Frameworks to Better Understand Motivational Impairment in Psychiatric Disorders." And don't miss more of our upcoming presentations! #AddictionSci

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Community Advisor Ernie Graham & Assc. Dir. of Operations Kelly Coble were at the Faith in #Community Forum yesterday! Ernie & Kelly networked w/ representatives from Roberta's House, Maryland's Office of Overdose Response & more. See you in the community soon! @kellycoble.bsky.social #OUD

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

🆕 @petemanza.bsky.social, Mimi Belcher and Sarah Kattakuzhy are among the authors of a study published in @ajdaajournal.bsky.social that shows promising results for using ketamine to treat #OUD in patients w/ co-occurring depression. 🔗 Learn more: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #AddictionSci

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Our #MeetTheMinds series is highlighting the team at the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine! Next up is Emma Pattillo, Lead Research Program Coordinator. Emma leads the coordination and management of @drkellydunn.bsky.social's inpatient and #opioid withdrawal projects. #AddictionResearch

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

📅 Get ready for the next presentation in our #Seminar Series! On 10/8, Dr. Culbreth is presenting on "Using Effort-Cost Decision-Making Frameworks to Better Understand Motivational Impairment in Psychiatric Disorders." Mark your calendars for more of our upcoming presentations! #AddictionSci

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Our Seminar Series returned on Wednesday! Sandra Comer, PhD, presented on "Novel Approaches to the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder and Overdose." Catch our next seminar on October 8 with Adam Culbreth, PhD, and check out the rest of the planned presentations: bit.ly/KahlertSemin. #OUD

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Assistant Professor Dr. Kleykamp has been awarded new grants! Dr. Kleykamp is the PI for a University of Md. Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center Pilot Grant Program. She's also the PI on a Cure #Addiction Now Innovation Award w/ co-investigator @drkellydunn.bsky.social. Congrats!

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

#ICYMI The Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine Seminar Series is happening this Wednesday, September 10, at noon! Hear from special guest Sandra Comer, PhD, who will present on "Novel Approaches to the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder and Overdose.” #AddictionMedicine #AddictionResearch

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

In this #MeetTheMinds, we're introducing you to Community Advisor Ernie Graham! Ernie is instrumental in raising public awareness around our mission. Here's a slam-dunk fact about Ernie: he's a University of Maryland basketball legend! 🏀 Visit addiction.umaryland.edu for more.

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

📣 The Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine Seminar Series is back! Join our next session on Wednesday, September 10, featuring special guest Sandra Comer, PhD, who will present on "Novel Approaches to the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder and Overdose." #AddictionMedicine #AddictionResearch

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

The Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine team was at The Village at Mondawmin on Saturday for the Summers in the Seventh Community Block Party! ☀️ Our team was proud to distribute over 1,000 doses of naloxone to the community. @kellycoble.bsky.social @drkellydunn.bsky.social #NaloxoneSavesLives

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

#MeetTheMinds at the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine! We are excited to introduce you to Brian Hockenberry, Director of Grants & Contracts. Continue meeting the talented individuals on our team! Visit addiction.umaryland.edu/ to learn more. #AddictionResearch #Personnel

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Dean Wong, MD, PhD. Dr. Wong will help the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine build a robust #translational portfolio examining novel mechanisms that contribute to #substanceuse and inform new therapeutic pathways. Welcome Dr. Wong!

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Our #MeetTheMinds series is introducing the team at the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine! Kynah Walston Jenkins helps keep the lab of Peter Manza, PhD, running smoothly by liaising with regulatory officials and assisting with protocol development. @petemanza.bsky.social

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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine @kahlertumsom.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

💡 Nearly a month has passed since our Annual Research Symposium & Poster Session, and the insights shared continue to resonate! 🔗 Check out a recap from @medschool.umaryland.edu: bit.ly/4ehWbRI. 📸 Relive the day’s highlights in a photo gallery at: bit.ly/3G0Rcbm. #AddictionMedicine #AddictionSci

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University of Maryland School of Medicine @medschool.umaryland.edu · 19/06/2025

🧠💡 @kahlertumsom.bsky.social Institute for Addiction Medicine hosted its 2nd Annual Research Symposium — spotlighting breakthroughs in addiction science, from craving models to non-opioid therapies. 🔗 Read more about the symposium here: bit.ly/4n9NkW0 #AddictionMed #MedSky #OpioidCrisis #Baltimore

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Kelly E. Dunn, Ph.D., MBA @drkellydunn.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Been bursting to share that the inimitable @juststrickland.bsky.social will be joining us at the @kahlertumsom.bsky.social this winter. He's an incredible scientist and even better person and we're beyond honored and thrilled to have him join us. Welcome Dr. Strickland!!

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