# Presentation: 071087

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## NATIONAL HISPANIC SCIENCE NETWORK on Drug Abuse

**In Search of Scientific Advancement**
- Dedicated to improving the health of Hispanics:
- increasing the amount and quality of interdisciplinary translational research on drug abuse; and
- 2) fostering the development of Hispanic scientists in drug abuse research.

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## Members & Liaisons

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- Research Scientists
- Graduate Students
- International Scientists
- Organizational Partners
- Federal Liaisons

**Membership**

**Contact:**
**Molina, Patricia, M.D., Ph.D. **
- _[pmolin@lsuhsc.edu](mailto:pmolin@lsuhsc.edu)__[ ](mailto:pmolin@lsuhsc.edu)_

**Notes:**
Research Scientists
Description:Research Scientist members are scientists with a Ph.D., M.D., Ed.D., D.S.W., or comparable doctoral level with an active research program on drug abuse or in a closely related area and affiliated with an academic or research institution. The focus of expertise includes basic science, epidemiology, prevention and treatment as it pertains to drug abuse in Hispanic populations. The membership reflects diversity in gender, nationality, geographic location and level of expertise. Currently there are between 150 and 175 research scientist members.
Objective:To provide a framework for multidisciplinary interaction for scientists involved in drug abuse research as it pertains to Hispanic populations. To allow networking and collegial exchange of ideas that will strengthen the research programs and career development; particularly that of Hispanic Research Scientists. 

Graduate Students
Description:Student members are Hispanic graduate students enrolled in a doctoral program who are engaged in drug abuse research. Students enrolled in a Master’s level program who have demonstrated exceptional potential to pursue studies at the Doctoral level are also eligible for membership. Currently there are about 100 student members.
Objective:To increase the recruitment, training and mentoring of Hispanic students into the field of drug abuse research. 
Description:International members are Research Scientist members affiliated with an academic or research institution outside the United States of America. Their expertise, research focus and level of expertise reflects that of the US National Research Scientist membership. 
Objective:To provide a framework for multidisciplinary and international interaction for scientists involved in drug abuse research as it pertains to Hispanic populations. To allow networking and collegial exchange of ideas that will strengthen the research programs both within the United States as well as in their countries (about 20 members). 

## Organizational Partners

- American Society of Hispanic Psychiatry
- ASPIRA Association, Inc.
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
- Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
- Latino Behavioral Health Institute
- Latino Social Workers Organization
- National Alliance for Hispanic Health
- National Council of La Raza
- National Hispanic/Latino Community Prevention Network
- National Latina/o Psychological Association
- William C. Velasquez Institute

**Notes:**
Organizational Partners
Description:Network Partners are organizations or agencies whose major mission is to conduct research, to develop policy, or to provide advocacy or direct services to Hispanic communities. These organizations function at the national, regional or local levels, representing interests and needs related to: Hispanic drug abuse research; Clinical applications of Hispanic drug abuse research; Policy applications of Hispanic drug abuse research; and, Hispanic community needs relevant to drug abuse. 
Objective:Network Partnership provides local, regional and national organizations with a direct link to the NHSN, the ability to post available positions on the NHSN website, and access to Network member expertise for consultation and presentations on state-of-the-science drug abuse prevention and treatment practices with Hispanics. Network Partners contribute to the Network their own expertise in working with Hispanic families and communities, helping to identify relevant research questions and funding needs. 

## Federal Liaisons

**Anders, Ana, L.I.C.S.W.**Office of Special Populations National Institute on Drug Abuse
**Arroyo, Judith, Ph.D.**Office of Collaborative Research National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
**Compton, Wilson, M.D., M.P.E.**Division of Epidemiology, Services and Prevention Research National Institute on Drug Abuse
**Fagan, Pebbles, Ph.D., M.P.H.**Tobacco Control Research Branch National Cancer Institute
**Flanzer, Jerry, D.S.W.**Services Research Branch National Institute on Drug Abuse
**Frascella, Joseph, Ph.D.**Division of Clinical Neurosciences, Development & Behavioral Treatment National Institute on Drug Abuse

_**Gust, Steve, Ph.D.**_**International Program ****National Institute on Drug Abuse**
**Marquez, Ernest, Ph.D.**Office for Special Populations National Institute of Mental Health
_**Montoya, Ivan D., M.D., Ph.D**__**.**_**Medications Research Grants Branch ****National Institute on Drug Abuse**
**Newcomer, Susan, Ph.D.**
- 	National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
**Ruiz, Monica, Ph.D., M.P.H.**Division of AIDS National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
**Sesma, Michael, Ph.D.**Research Scientist Development Program National Institute of Mental Health

**Federal Liaisons**

**Notes:**
Federal Liaisons
Description:Federal Liaisons are scientists or program officers who: (1) Are affiliated with the NIH or another relevant public health service agency; (2) Have expertise in drug abuse research, or in a closely related area; and (3) Have expertise in research with Hispanic populations (applies only to relevant disciplines). Federal Liaisons are not NHSN members; rather, they provide critical knowledge and guidance to our national network of research scientist and graduate student members. Some of the activities that Federal Liaisons have engaged in include delivering presentations and workshops at the NHSN annual national scientific conference; teaching graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at the NHSN Summer Research Training Institute on Drug Abuse; and serving as ad hoc members of the Conference Planning Subcommittee and/or other working subcommittees. 

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## (Research Teams of the Future: Drug Use & HIV/AIDS) 

**November 8—10, 2001****	****Washington D.C.**
- (Hispanic Drug Abuse Research: Advancing the Field)
**September 26—28, 2002****	****Universal City, CA**
- (Hispanic Drug Abuse Research: Advancing the Field)
**October 2—4, 2003****	****	****Miami Beach, FL**
- (Stress and Addiction: From Molecule to Neighborhood)
**October 11—14, 2004****	****San Antonio, TX**
- (A Roadmap for Hispanic Drug Abuse Research)
**September 14—17, 2005 ****	****Coral Gables, FL**
- (Drug Abuse and Co-Morbidity)
**September 13—16, 2006 ****	****Scottsdale, AZ**
- (Research Teams of the Future: Drug Use & HIV/AIDS)

**Conference Planning**

**Notes:**
Conference Activities
Research Panels
Invited Plenary Speakers
Poster Sessions
Mentoring/Professional Development Sessions
Strategic Planning
Workshops
etc

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## NATIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN ON HISPANIC DRUG ABUSE RESEARCH

**NATIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN ON HISPANIC DRUG ABUSE RESEARCH**
- The results are presented under the following chapter titles:
- Epidemiology of Drug Abuse among Hispanics in the United States.
- Neuroscience Research on Hispanic Drug Abuse.
- Prevention Research with Hispanic Populations.
- Drug Abuse Treatment for Hispanics.
- Blending Hispanic Drug Abuse Research and Practice.
- Improving Drug Treatment Services for Hispanics.
- HIV/AIDS Prevention and Intervention Research.
- Training of Hispanic Drug Abuse Researchers.

**Contact**
- Hortensia Amaro, Ph.D._[h.amaro@neu.edu](mailto:h.amaro@neu.edu)_

**Notes:**
Responsible for identifying and pursuing opportunities to promote the dissemination of the National Strategic Plan on Hispanic Drug Abuse Research; for promoting the implementation of its recommendations; and for making the findings and recommendations of the Strategic Plan accessible to policymakers and treatment providers.
The project produced a 184-page report, National Strategic Plan on Hispanic Drug Abuse Research, in November 2003. Each chapter provides an overview of major research areas within that topic, reviews the available literature and evidence concerning Hispanics, and makes recommendations for future research priorities. The results are presented under the following chapter titles: 
Epidemiology of Drug Abuse among Hispanics in the United States. 
Neuroscience Research on Hispanic Drug Abuse. 
Prevention Research with Hispanic Populations. 
Drug Abuse Treatment for Hispanics. 
Blending Hispanic Drug Abuse Research and Practice. 
Improving Drug Treatment Services for Hispanics. 
HIV/AIDS Prevention and Intervention Research. 
Training of Hispanic Drug Abuse Researchers.

COMMUNICATIONS
The authors of the Strategic Plan disseminated it only in a limited way, to RWJF, to the leadership of NIDA, and to the working group members. Amaro expects to publish the chapters of the Strategic Plan in a journal, and is waiting for broader dissemination of this work in journal format

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## INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COLLABORATION SUBCOMMITTEE

**Contact:**
- Antonio Cepeda-Benito. Ph.D.**acb@tamu.edu**

**INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COLLABORATION SUBCOMMITTEE**
- Identifies and develops international scientific research collaboration opportunities between NHSN members and researchers working in Latin America and other Spanish-speaking countries.
- Identifies and nominates international members.
- Coordinates the annual international pre-conference workshop.
- Provides content oversight to the international webpage.

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## MENTORING AND TRAINING SUBCOMMITTEE

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**MENTORING AND TRAINING SUBCOMMITTEE**
- Identifies and develops mentoring and training opportunities to benefit NHSN graduate student and early career scientist members, develops and implements funded mentoring and training initiatives, and coordinates events at the national conference to orient and welcome graduate students and new members

**Contact: **Ana Mari Cauce, Ph.D.** **
- _[cauce@u.washington.edu](mailto:cauce@u.washington.edu)__[ ](mailto:cauce@u.washington.edu)_

**SUMMER RESEARCH TRAINING INSTITUTE **
- Responsible for organizing and implementing the annual Summer Research Training Institute on Hispanic Drug Abuse at the University of Houston, including identifying and recruiting graduate students and faculty, designing the curriculum and training program, and tracking the academic and professional progress of Institute Fellows

**Contact: **Avelardo Valdez, Ph.D.** **
- _[avaldez2@mail.uh.edu ](mailto:cauce@u.washington.edu)_

**Notes:**

THE WORKSHOP 
Selected fellows will attend the multidisciplinary eight-day training, led by NIDA-funded scientists, revolvingaround a series of lectures and workshops on Hispanicsand drug research. Those applicants selected will beencouraged to develop prior to the institute a shortpreliminary abstract of the proposed research project.On the final day of the training, students will present atwo-page abstract of the project. Each fellow will berequired to submit a paper of publication quality on thissame project to the Office for Drug & Social PolicyResearch within a year of completing the training. Toensure continued professional development of allparticipants, each fellow will be encouraged to apply fora NIDA fellowship, a NIDA minority supplement grant,or seek funding from another National Institute of Healthagency. 
THE AWARD 
A minimum of 15 NHSN fellowships are available whichinclude travel to/from Houston, Texas, lodging, meals,and a $500 stipend. Ten additional students may attendif selected, but must cover their own expenses.Information on costs may be obtained from NHSNSummer Research Training Institute. 

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