Pharmacology of Substance Abuse
Thursday, October 27, 2016
On behalf of the Mid-Atlantic Pharmacology Society (MAPS) council, we would like to invite you to participate in the upcoming meeting entitled Pharmacology of Substance Abuse, which is being hosted by Quorum at the Science Center in University City on October 27, 2016. The meeting will feature speakers from the MAPS region, including the greater Philadelphia area, as well as a keynote talk by Michael Nader, PhD, of Wake Forest University, who will discuss his innovative work regarding individual differences in susceptibility to addiction.
Morning Session
| 8:00-8:30 |
Check-in and Poster Setup |
| 8:30-9:30 |
Poster Presentations: Judging and poster viewing (must be present to be eligible for award) and on-site late registration |
| 09:45-10:00 |
MAPS Welcome/Business, Douglas G. Tilley, PhD, Temple University, MAPS President |
| 10:00-10:35 |
Translational research in nicotine dependence: A new target for an old drug, Julie Blendy, PhD, University of Pennsylvania |
| 10:35-11:10 |
The hypocretin/orexin system regulates dopamine signaling and motivation for cocaine via actions on hypocretin receptor 1, Rodrigo Espana, PhD, Drexel University |
| 11:10-11:45 |
Medications development for drug addiction, Thomas Keck, PhD, Rowan University |
| 11:45-12:00 |
Invited Trainee Talk #1 |
Afternoon Session
| 12:00-12:15 |
George B. Koelle Award Presentation |
| 12:15-1:15 |
Lunch, poster viewing |
| 1:15-2:15 |
Keynote Address: Monkey models of individual differences in susceptibility to addiction and treatment efficacy, Michael Nader, PhD, Wake Forest University |
| 2:15-2:50 |
Designer cathinones: bath salts that are not so soothing, Scott Rawls, PhD, Temple University |
| 2:50-3:05 |
Invited Trainee Talk #2 |
| 3:10-4:10 |
Biotech Roundtable: Paths to Biotech, Kyle Palmer, PhD Moderator. Participants: TBD panelists from local Biotech Firms |
| 4:10-4:15 |
Closing Remarks |
| 4:15-5:00 |
Student/Trainee Award Ceremony (must be present to be eligible for award) and Networking Reception |
Directions
3711 Market Street, 8th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-966-6000
Poster Competition
Abstract submission deadline: 10/13/16
Abstracts will be accepted only after registration fees have been paid.
Abstract Submission
Download the abstract submission form (PDF) and send the completed form to MAPharmSociety@gmail.com.
Early Registration Fees
| Registration fees until 10/20/16: |
| Undergraduate students |
$ 5 |
| Graduate students |
$10 |
| Postdoctoral Fellows |
$15 |
| Research Associates |
$15 |
| Faculty/others |
$40 |
Online Registration ends 10/20/16. After 10/20/16, please plan to register and pay onsite (additional fee applies).
Onsite Registration Fees
| Registration fees on and after 10/20/16: |
| Undergraduate students |
$15 |
| Graduate students |
$20 |
| Postdoctoral Fellows |
$25 |
| Research Associates |
$25 |
| Faculty/others |
$50 |
Registration covers lectures, poster session, program/abstract book, lunch, and networking reception.
Questions?
E-mail: MAPharmSociety@gmail.com
Advance registration is appreciated!
Last updated: August 29, 2016