Environmental and social factors certainly have an influence, but it is clear that inherited biological makeup is also key to determining individual differences. On March 29, in a special Centennial Lecture, Dr. Leshner will present an overview of the latest scientific findings on addiction, exploring how genetic research and new brain-scanning technologies are shedding light on risk factors. Please join us for a fascinating discussion of this vital field and its promising future. The modern field of addiction research was launched at The Rockefeller University in the 1960s, when Dr. Vincent Dole began testing methadone as a treatment for heroin dependency. Today, many of Dr. Dole's ideas serve as the foundation for research on drug addiction in laboratories around the world.
Admission is free.
Because seating is limited, tickets will be issued at the door. Admission will be by ticket only.