Substance Abuse Disorders Research Training Program (SART)
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science and UCLA are proud to present the Substance Abuse Disorders Research Training (SART) program that replaces the Diversity-promoting Institutions Drug Abuse Research Development Program (DIDARP) that was funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse from 2003 to 2020. Theodore C. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D. is the Principal Investigator, Christine Grella, Ph.D. is the UCLA lead investigator and Christina Moldovan, Ph.D. is the program administrator.
SART is funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (Grant # 1R25DA050723) and is designed to advance substance abuse research skills and to reduce health disparities in substance use disorders and addiction.
The goal of the program is to educate researchers at all stages of their career in substance use disorder research, responsible conduct of research, and career advancement with a novel emphasis on community engagement and dissemination.
SART provides in-person and online training in basic research methods, biostatistics, grant writing, professional development, and more!
Please see program brochure or visit our SART page for more information!
Drug abuse research events at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science:
E-Cigarette Symposium: March 19, 2021
- E-Cigarette Symposium: March 19, 2021 https://youtu.be/19BH0TNLV54
Drug Legalization Panel , February 26, 2021
SART Institute 4: Clinical, Epidemiological, and Behavioral Skill Development, April 16, 2021
Introduction and Overview of Clinical and Behavioral Research in Drug Abuse Research
Christine Grella, Ph.D. (UCLA)
Specific Aims Assignment
Theodore Friedman, M.D., Ph.D. (CDU/UCLA)
What Works in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Brian Hurley, M.D., M.B.A. (UCLA)
Secondary Data Base Analysis of Drug Addiction
Magda Shaheen, Ph.D. (CDU/UCLA)
Principles of Smoking Cessation Clinical Trials
Lara Ray, Ph.D. (UCLA)
Addiction Treatment Services: Historical Influences and Current Status
Christine Grella, Ph.D.
Theories of Behavioral Change
Shahrzad Bazargan, Ph.D. (CDU/UCLA) and Mohsen Bazargan, Ph.D. (CDU)
Epidemiology of Substance Use
Shervin Assari, M.D., M.P.H. (CDU)
How to take your clinical/biobehavioral science research to the next level-Writing Hypothesis/Specific Aims (optional workgroup)
Theodore Friedman, M.D., Ph.D. and Christine Grella, Ph.D.
SART Institute 3: Basic Science Research Skill Development, February 19, 2021
- SART Institute 3: Basic Science Research Skill Development, February 19, 2021
- Introduction and Overview: Amiya Sinha-Hikim, M.S., Ph.D. (CDU) https://youtu.be/P2RJlBztaLc
- Molecular Mechanisms of Drug Addiction: Christopher J. Evans, Ph.D. (UCLA) https://youtu.be/Y1G8nq62Heo
- Genetics of Risk Taking: Nicholas Simon, PhD (University of Memphis) https://youtu.be/fHNdHo9QJEE
- Models of Nicotine Delivery: Xuesi Max Shao, M.D. (CDU/UCLA) https://youtu.be/quwl58t9uQY
- Genetic/Molecular Approaches to Drug Addiction: Christopher J. Evans, Ph.D. (UCLA) https://youtu.be/n95bY1EHPbY
- Animal Models of Drug Addiction (operant conditioning, place conditioning, two-bottle choice, etc.): Kabirullah Lutfy, M.S., Ph.D. (Western University of Health Sciences and CDU) https://youtu.be/8MIoKOveGn0
- Imaging to Understand Drug Addiction: Edythe D. London, Ph.D. (UCLA) https://youtu.be/Mp6x0kdo7mg
- How to take your basic science research to the next level-Writing Hypothesis/Specific Aims (optional workgroup): Amiya Sinha-Hikim, M.S., Ph.D.
https://youtu.be/f2xK6_RhuOw
SART Institute 2: Diverse Populations: Working with racial/ethnic, sexual and gender minorities, December 4, 2020
- SART Institute 2: Diverse Populations: Working with racial/ethnic, sexual and gender minorities, December 4, 2020 Playlist
- Introduction and Overview: Mohsen Bazargan, Ph.D. (CDU)- Youtube: https://youtu.be/YoUStskYm8Q
- Principles and Guidelines of Community Engagement: Kenneth Wells , M.D., M.P.H., (UCLA) and Juanita Booker-Vaughns, Ed.D. (CDU)
https://youtu.be/KTL5IO3O4k4 - Community-Based Research from a Community perspective and Discussion: Juanita Booker-Vaughns, Ed.D. and Community faculty (CDU)- https://youtu.be/BH8nMpT4AV0
- Designing and Implementing Randomized Clinical Trials (RCTs) in Community Settings: Martin L. Lee, Ph.D. (CDU)- https://youtu.be/qUBKRASLaHs
- Social Determinants of Health in Urban and Underserved Communities: Shervin Assari, M.D., M.P.H. (CDU)- https://youtu.be/V_aegmANzn0
- Research best practices: Working with racial/ethnic, sexual and gender minorities: Shervin Assari, M.D., M.P.H. (CDU)
- Part 1: https://youtu.be/QRROijQXT4k
- Part 2: https://youtu.be/eKBofaZj_fY
- How to take your CPBR research to the next level-Writing Hypothesis/Specific Aims (optional workgroup): Mohsen Bazargan, Ph.D. (CDU) and Sharon Cobb, Ph.D. (CDU)- https://youtu.be/JpLg11NFIKY
SART Institute 1: Methodological Skill Development, October 16, 2020
- SART Institute 1: Methodological Skill Development, October 16, 2020
- Choosing the Right Statistical Procedure Martin L. Lee, PhD
- Designing and Implementing Randomized Clinical Trials (RCTs) in Drug Addiction Research Steve Shoptaw PhD
- Dr. Nina Harawa SART Recruiting Interviewing
- Power and Sample SizeMartin L. Lee, PhD
- SART Institute Qualitative and Mixed Methods in Substance Use Disorder Research Elizabeth Hall, PhD Cheryl Teruya, PhD
- TEAM SCIENCE Methodological Skill Development October 16, 2020 Keosha R. Partlow, PhD, MPH Director, Urban Health Institute Theodore C. Friedman, MD, PhD SART Director
- Substance Use Research 101 Shervin Assari, MD MPH
- Survey Research Considerations Sherry Larkins, Ph.D.University of California, Los Angeles Integrated Substance Abuse Programs October 16, 2020
- Video link: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtvmwPq_y4o5AfJg-YFETpxHyfPN-p7qy
California Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP)
3/5/2021 - 3rd Annual Smoking Cessation Day (Presentation Slides and Videos)
- 3/5/2021 - 3rd Annual Smoking Cessation Day (Presentation Slides and Videos)
- Michael Fiore, MD, MPH
Director of the Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention, Professor
of Medicine, University of Wisconsin. - Presentation Slides
- Presentation Videos
- Michael Fiore, MD, MPH
3rd Annual Community Smoking Cessation Symposium, July 24,2020
- 3rd Annual Community Smoking Cessation Symposium, July 24,2020
- Keynote speakers for this event included: Brian Hurley, MD, MBA, DFASAM, Norval J. Hickman III, Ph.D., M.P.H., Norma Stoker-Mtume, MHS, MA MFT, Luz Rodriguez, Lara Ray, PhD, ABPP, Samuel Kim, MS – CDU, Jason Martinez, MS, Briana Lopez, MS, MPH, Theodore C. Friedman, MD, PhD
2/21/2020 - 2nd Annual Smoking Cessation Day (Presentation Slides and Videos)
- 2/21/2020 - 2nd Annual Smoking Cessation Day (Presentation Slides and Videos)
- Keynote speakers for this event included: Theodore C. Friedman, MD, PhD, Joseph R. Guydish, PhD, Elisa Tong, MD, MA, Norval J. Hickman III, Ph.D., M.P.H., Steve Schroeder, MD, UCSF, Stanton Glantz, PhD, UCSF, Cristina Almeida, MD, MPH, Amanda McAllister-Wallner, MPP, Brian Hurley, MD, MBA, Norma Mtume, MA, MFT, Tasha Dixon, LMFT
- Presentation Slides
- Presentation Videos
Community Smoking Cessation Symposium July 12, 2019
- Community Smoking Cessation Symposium July 12, 2019
- Keynote speakers for this event included: Theodore C. Friedman, MD, PhD, Brian Hurley, MD, MBA, Norma Mtume, MA, MFT, Lara Ray, PhD, ABPP, Diana Ho, Wave Ananda-Baskerville, Brandon Towns, Darlene Walker, M.A., Nancy Hernandez, M.S.W., James Stinson, Alison Quals, M.P.A., Kim Howard, Sandra Lucero, Christopher Rubio, Jack Rubio, Latasha Dixon, L.M.F.T., Briana Lopez, M.S., Julian Wilson, M.S., Jazmine Guillen, Jonathan Tandoc
1st Annual LA County Smoking Cessation Day February 1, 2019
- 1st Annual LA County Smoking Cessation Day February 1, 2019
- Smoking Cessation Photo (from left Norma Mtume, MA Health Sciences, MA MFT, Theodore C. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D. and Brenna VanFrank, MD, MSPH Link: https://cdrewu.smugmug.com/Special-Events/Smoking-Cessation-Dr-Friedman/n-Ldx66C/i-GPTcSLv
- The Diversity-promoting Institutions Drug Abuse Research Development Program (DIDARP) at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science hosted a Community Engagement and Dissemination Symposium on Smoking on May 30, 2018. Over 90 participants attended in person with another 20 online to hear about 1) Smoking Cessation in those with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders, 2) Dissemination of Research on the Detrimental Effects of E-cigarettes. There was a community panel and audience discussion on “Smoking Cessation in those with Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders” led by Norma Mtume, MA Health Sciences, MA MFT. You can view the slides and the talks: Schedule , Video and PDF
Abuse Research Symposium
- The 11th Drug Abuse Research Symposium occurred on Friday, August 5, 2016. Talks (.mp4), slides, pictures and Biosketches of speakers and abstracts of student presentations are available.
- The 10th Drug Abuse Research Symposium occurred on Friday, August 7, 2015. Talks (.mp4), slides, pictures and Biosketches of speakers and abstracts of student presentations are available.
- The 9th Drug Abuse Research Smposium occurred on Friday, September 12, 2014. Talks (.mp4), slides, pictures and Biosketches of speakers and abstracts of student presentations are available.
- The 8th Drug Abuse Research Symposium occurred on Friday, June 14, 2013. Talks (.mp4), slides, pictures and Biosketches of speakers and abstracts of student presentations are available.
- The 7th drug abuse research conference occurred on August 17, 2012. Talks (.mp4), slides, pictures and Biosketches of speakers and abstracts of student presentations are available.
- The 6th drug abuse research conference. occurred on August 10, 2010 and talks and schedule can be viewed.The schedule of prior drug abuse research conferences can also be viewed.
- The 5th drug abuse research conference occurred on July 31, 2009.
- The 4th drug abuse research conference ) occurred on September 26, 2008.
- The 3rd drug abuse research conference occurred on February 7, 2007.
- The 2nd drug abuse research conference occurred on August 6, 2006.
- The 1st drug abuse research conference occurred on July 28, 2005.
For more information about drug abuse research at CDU, please contact Dr. Friedman drugabuseresearch@cdrewu.edu or Dr. Moldovan at cristinamoldovan@cdrewu.edu