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February 4, 2022

  • A head shot of Sam Quinones, with serious expression

    Quinones Sequel Examines Changing Addiction Crisis

    By Dana Talesnik

    Author Sam Quinones was living in Mexico when the opioid crisis was unfolding and has since interviewed many affected on both sides of the border. He discussed the swift and dramatic rise of fentanyl and meth during a recent NIDA lecture.
  • Dr. Janda

    Janda Discusses Treatments for Substance Use Disorders, Drug Overdose

    By Amber Snyder

    Can we train the immune system to treat harmful drugs like foreign invaders? Are drug vaccines viable solutions for opioid and nicotine addictions? Dr. Kim Janda of the Scripps Institute is working on just that. He discussed his work on developing heroin, fentanyl and nicotine vaccines/biologics during a recent lecture.
  • Dr. Karen Winkfield

    Seminar Examines Structural Determinants of Health Disparities

    By Andrew Eron and Shelly Pollard

    During a seminar, speakers highlighted the structural-level determinants of rural health disparities, unique health burdens facing rural communities and how they intersect with other structural determinants, and the need for community-driven research.
  • The collage features photos of D’Souza's family along with the words "The Miracle of Family" in a heart shaped-box and the phrase, "The Most Precious of Life's Gifts..."

    D’Souza Reflects on Career, First Year as NIDCR Director

    NIDCR director Dr. Rena D’Souza reflected on her career journey, mentorship, leadership, first year as director and have advice for the Asian-American, Native-Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community in an interview published by NIH’s chapter of the Federal Asian Pacific American Council.
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On the Cover

Computerized tomography image of a diseased blood vessel from a person with psoriasis after treatment with a promising biologic therapy for the condition. Psoriasis can lead to inflamed vessels and heart disease. February is American Heart Month.

Nehal Mehta, NHLBI

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