Interdisciplinary Approaches to Problems of Substance Use Translational Team (IDAPSU TT)

This translational team is focused on developing multi-faceted solutions to public health challenges related to substance use.

The key goals of this translational team are to mobilize expertise, partnership building and collaborative potential at CHS along with key community partners to develop translational interdisciplinary research capacity to tackle pressing public health issues related to substance use and substance use disorders. Our focus is on the emerging local community needs, along with potential expansion and application to broader national and international settings. The team will focus on the development of multi-faceted and interdisciplinary approaches that integrate perspectives and methodologies related to clinical interventions and diagnostics, population health, epidemiological surveillance, health systems, policy, and workforce development. The Substance Use Translational Team will enhance student learning and engagement by providing research opportunities, expanded access to local community partners, and collaborative work.