Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine
@kahlertumsom.bsky.social
Transforming addiction research, prevention, treatment, and education through collaboration and systemic change.
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
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
January 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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
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
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
#AddictionSci #OUD
January 15, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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
#AddictionSci #OUD
#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
#AddictionMedicine #OUD
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
#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
#AddictionMedicine #OUD
🧠🎙️ 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
Explore the full story and Dr. Manza’s insights here: www.npr.org/sections/sho....
#InTheNews #ICYMI
Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and motivation. n.pr/4jgkEJy
ADHD drugs may work indirectly to boost attention
Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and motivation.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:17 PM
🧠🎙️ 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
Explore the full story and Dr. Manza’s insights here: www.npr.org/sections/sho....
#InTheNews #ICYMI
#ICYMI Assistant Professor @neuro-summer.bsky.social discusses the link b/w being prescribed opioids in the hospital and contracting infection, explaining that these medications can affect the gut and the immune system.
🔗 www.baltimoresun.com/2025/12/18/o...
🔗 www.baltimoresun.com/2025/12/18/o...
Opioid prescription in hospital increases chances for dangerous infection
Opioids affect both the gut and the immune system, said Summer Thompson, an assistant professor studying gut-brain interactions at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She said these effe…
www.baltimoresun.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
#ICYMI Assistant Professor @neuro-summer.bsky.social discusses the link b/w being prescribed opioids in the hospital and contracting infection, explaining that these medications can affect the gut and the immune system.
🔗 www.baltimoresun.com/2025/12/18/o...
🔗 www.baltimoresun.com/2025/12/18/o...
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
#AddictionMedicine
December 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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
#AddictionMedicine
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
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
December 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
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
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
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
December 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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
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
#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
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
December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#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
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
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
Join us in congratulating Dr. Kleykamp!
#AddictionMedicine #AddictionSci #SUD
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
Join us in congratulating Dr. Kleykamp!
#AddictionMedicine #AddictionSci #SUD
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
#AddictionMedicine #OUD
November 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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
#AddictionMedicine #OUD
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
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
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
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
🧠 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
Check out our upcoming seminar topics: addiction.umaryland.edu/news--events....
#AddictionMedicine
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🧠 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
Check out our upcoming seminar topics: addiction.umaryland.edu/news--events....
#AddictionMedicine
#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
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
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
#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
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
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
To learn more, visit www.medschool.umaryland.edu/news.
#AddictionResearch #AddictionScience
November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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
To learn more, visit www.medschool.umaryland.edu/news.
#AddictionResearch #AddictionScience
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`
P.S. Members of our team tried to test their skills on Ernie!
#Recovery`
October 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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`
P.S. Members of our team tried to test their skills on Ernie!
#Recovery`
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
For more information, visit addiction.umaryland.edu/.
#AddictionResearch #AddictionSci
October 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
For more information, visit addiction.umaryland.edu/.
#AddictionResearch #AddictionSci
💡 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
#AddictionResearch #AddictionScience #OUD
October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
💡 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
#AddictionResearch #AddictionScience #OUD
💡 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....
View our upcoming seminars: bit.ly/KahlertSemin....
October 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
💡 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....
View our upcoming seminars: bit.ly/KahlertSemin....
#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
And don't miss more of our upcoming presentations!
#AddictionSci
October 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#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
And don't miss more of our upcoming presentations!
#AddictionSci
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
See you in the community soon!
@kellycoble.bsky.social #OUD
October 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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
See you in the community soon!
@kellycoble.bsky.social #OUD
🆕 @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
🔗 Learn more: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#AddictionSci
September 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🆕 @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
🔗 Learn more: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#AddictionSci
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
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
September 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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
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
📅 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
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
September 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
📅 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
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
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
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
September 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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
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