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Addiction Health Services Research Conference 2016
(AHSR 2016) - Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute / Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center

Overview

When:

10/13/2016 - 10/15/2016

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2016-10-13 00:00:00 2016-10-15 00:00:00 Addiction Health Services Research Conference 2016 The Addiction Health Services Research Conference, (AHSR 2016) - Alcon October 13 - 15, 2016 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute / Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center, will be held in Seattle. MOTIF SEATTLE HOTEL [email protected] false MM/DD/YYYY

Location: MOTIF SEATTLE HOTEL

1415 Fifth Avenue Seattle, Washington, 98101 United States

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Website: http://ahsr2016.org

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New Frontiers in Addiction Health Services: Science, Practice, & Policy

 

Agenda Outline (DRAFT)
This agenda is in development; times are tentative.

Thursday, October 13

8:00 am - 8:30 am
Registration / Check-in
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Pre-conference workshops
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Welcome Reception (with Registration / Check-in)

Friday, October 14

7:30 am - 8:30 am
Registration / Check-in
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Plenaries and breakout sessions [see Program Highlights]
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Poster session

Saturday, October 15

8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Plenaries and break-out sessions [see Program Highlights]
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Conference wrap-up
 
 
 
Plenary Speakers


Blanco & Ettner

Carlos Blanco, MD, PhD 

Blanco & Ettner

Susan Ettner, PhD


Topic: Changing Landscape, Changing Policies

Dr. Blanco, Director of NIDA's Division of Epidemiology, Services and Prevention Research, is a nationally known expert in the epidemiology and treatment of addictive disorders including those that co-occur with other conditions, such as mood, depression, or anxiety disorders.

Dr. Ettner is Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine and Health Services Research in the UCLA Department of Medicine and in the Department of Health Policy and Management in the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.

 Blanco & Ettner

Karina Walters, PhD, MSW 

Blanco & Ettner

Janice Sabin, PhD, MSW

 Topic: Health Disparities & Equities

Dr. Walters is a Professor and William P. and Ruth Gerberding Endowed Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Washington. An enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Dr. Walters founded and directs the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute (IWRI).


Dr. Sabin is a Research Associate Professor at the University of Washington Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education. She was the 2016 Samuel E. Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecturer, speaking about issues of hidden bias in health care.

 Blanco & Ettner

Katharine Bradley, MD, MPH

Topic: Integration of Addiction Medicine 

Dr. Bradley is a Senior Investigator at Group Health Research Institute, and a Group Health Physician in Internal Medicine. Her research interests and experience include behavior change, mental health, health informatics, implementation research, preventive medicine, and more.

 


Blanco & Ettner 

Jeffrey Samet, MD, MA, MPH

Topic: Co-Occurring Substance Use & Infectious Disease 

Dr. Samet of Boston University is a Professor of Medicine, Professor of Community Health Sciences, and Chief of the Section of General Internal Medicine at the Boston University School of Medicine Boston Medical Center. He also serves as Medical Director of Addictions Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Support Services at the Boston Public Health Commission.
   
   
 

The 2016 AHSR conference will convene in Seattle, Washington, the "Emerald City." Be sure to set aside time for sightseeing while you're here!


Conference Hotel:

The Motif Seattle Hotel
1415 5th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101

The hotel room rate for the AHSR conference is $229 + tax & fees (single/double occupancy); $239 triple, and $259 quad occupancy. These rates include access to free wi-fi, fitness center, and other amenities. Parking is $32/night. The conference rate applies for 3 days before and after the conference (Oct 9 - Oct 17) for those who want to extend your stay and enjoy a few extra days in Seattle!

Reserve online: 2016 Addiction Health Svcs Research Conf
Phone: 1-855-515-1144
Room Block Code: OHSU1019

Transportation:
From Sea-Tac International Airport it's approximately 30 min. to the Motif hotel in downtown Seattle. Airport-hotel transportation options include car, LINK light rail ($2.75), various hotel shuttle options ($15.99+), or taxi ($40 flat rate). For information on these options, visit the Motif Seattle's Map and Directions page.
 

 


 

 



 

 

 

 




 

 

 

 



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