Conference Description
The Neurobiology of Drug Addiction GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.
The 2026 Neurobiology of Drug Addiction GRS will focus on preclinical, translational, and clinical research investigating non-traditional neural substrates of addiction across unique, novel, and well-established models. The low-pressure environment of the GRS will foster active engagement with peers and near-peers and provide ample opportunities for discussion and networking. This unique opportunity will promote interdisciplinary collaboration and foster innovation in the understanding of the mechanisms of action of substance use disorders. It will also support ideas for the development of new addiction treatments to accelerate progress in the field and improve the lives of people with substance use disorders.
PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to be considered for an oral presentation, please submit your application by January 25, 2026.
An outline of the program components for this GRS is displayed below. The seminar chair is currently developing their detailed program schedule, which will include the speakers they select from submitted abstracts, in addition to any additional components outlined below. The detailed program will be available by March 3, 2026. Please check back for updates.
