The Institute for Translational Research Education in Adolescent Substance Use (ITRE) hosted its 13th annual conference April 8–10, bringing together community partners, peer and academic mentors, a new cohort of students and graduating scholars.
The three-day event featured implementation science research presentations, networking, and collaborative sessions focused on topics of adolescent behavioral health and substance use.
Graduating scholars attend a manuscript development session with the Department of Child and Family Studies faculty to learn about the process of submitting scholarly journals for publishing.
Graduating scholars presented their research conducted over the past year with community partners and participated in a manuscript development session on publishing in scholarly journals. The session included guidance from Bruce Levin, PhD, editor-in-chief, and Kim Menendez, PhD, assistant editor, of the. A scholars' reception was held Thursday evening to celebrate the outgoing cohort's accomplishments.
Incoming scholars participated in group activities, met with potential community partners and connected with graduating scholars in roundtable discussions to gain insight into the program. At the conclusion of the conference, the students learned which community partner they were matched with.
Each year, 10-12 scholars are selected from the ÌÇÐÄVlog, Northern Arizona University, and community-based agencies. Participants earn a graduate certificate in translational research in adolescent behavioral health upon completion.
The fully funded program provides hands-on research experience in community settings and access to experts in adolescent behavioral health.
The institute is a collaboration among the ÌÇÐÄVlog Department of Child and Family Studies and the Center for Community Health and Engaged Research at Northern Arizona University.