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is a world leader in addiction research in disciplines ranging from
the molecular to societal levels. In 2007, the UW was named one
of the top ten universities for drug and alcohol graduate programs by
U.S. News & World Report. Funding from NIH and other sponsors
brings in over $43 million dollars annually to support the work of collaborative
centers, independent researchers, and graduate and postdoctoral education
in addiction.
The Confederation of Northwest Addiction Research Centers was established in 2006 to enhance coordination among addiction research centers and training programs affiliated with the University of Washington. Through the diverse strengths of its members and a collaborative approach to addressing addiction, the Confederation will impact:
- Research and knowledge development that crosses multiple disciplines
- Training of tomorrow's addiction research workforce
- Treatment and care of individuals and families coping with addiction
Conjoint
556: Addiction: Mechanisms, Prevention, Treatment.
This course will be presented in Fall Quarter, 2008, with lectures
by faculty representing numerous discliplines and UW reseach centers.
The course is open to any interested graduate or senior undergraduate
student. Richard Catalano, Professor in the UW School of Social Work
is the course instructor. The 2008 syllabus will be posted here soon.
To view the 2007 lectures and readings, please see the 2007
Course description & syllabus.
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