UF Center for Addiction Research & Education
@UFCARE
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Since 1983 we have worked to further addiction science at the University of Florida - check out our website below for more information!
Gainesville, FL
Joined February 2021
Join us for November’s UF CARE Monthly Seminar: “Chronic alcohol rewires serotonergic circuits in the brain that orchestrate social behavior" Speaker: Dr. Catherine Marcinkiewcz Location: MBI-L4-101 Date: Wes, Nov 12 Time: 3:00 PM Light refreshments provided!
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Join us for the UF CARE Lab Open House! Learn about the exciting research happening in UF CARE labs and explore collaboration opportunities. Featuring: Dr. Shanting Chen’s Lab Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 MBI-L4-101 #UFCARE #UFResearch #Neuroscience #Psychology
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Join us for November’s UF CARE Monthly Seminar: “Chronic alcohol rewires serotonergic circuits in the brain that orchestrate social behavior" Speaker: Dr. Catherine Marcinkiewcz Location: MBI-L4-101 Date: Wes, Nov 12 Time: 3:00 PM Light refreshments provided!
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Lucy Meehan, Lab Admin Coordinator II, will be leaving UF CARE on November 18th to relocate to Texas with her family. We wish her continued success in her next chapter!
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We’re honored to be featured in this publication. Thank you to @JSADJournal for showcasing the work happening at UF CARE! #Research #STEM #UF #Psychology #Alcohol #Neuroscience
Alcohol-Related Content Delivered Through TikTok’s Search Function: A Content Analysis of Top Videos Across Popular Alcohol Terms (new in @JSADjournal 86/6) @AlexCClement @UFPHHP @joygabrielli @RecoveryAnswers @UFCARE @MassGeneralNews @harvardmed
https://t.co/PTiKfUuHRl
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UF CARE’s Fall Dissertation Aid Grant deadline is just 1 week away (Oct 31)! Don’t miss your chance to get support for your dissertation research. Check out the flyer below to apply!
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Join us for the UF CARE Lab Open House! Discover the exciting research happening in: Dr. Nikhil Urs’s Lab (Pharmacology & Therapeutics) Dr. Shanting Chen’s Lab (Psychology) Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 3:00 PM MBI-L4-101 Come learn about lab opportunities and collaborations!
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Reminder! Join us for October’s UF CARE Monthly Seminar: “Neurobiology of Drug Seeking in Rodent Models of Polysubstance Abuse” Speaker: Dr. Lori Knackstedt Location: MBI-L4-101 Date: Wed, Oct 15 Time: 3:00 PM Light refreshments provided!
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Reminder: UF CARE Fall 2025 Travel Award applications are due this Friday, Oct. 10! Don’t miss your chance to apply — awards of up to $750 are available.
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Join us for October's UF CARE Monthly Seminar! “Neurobiology of Drug Seeking in Rodent Models of Polysubstance Abuse” Speaker: Dr. Lori Knackstedt Location: MBI-L4-101 Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 | 3:00 PM Light refreshments provided. #UFCare #UFResearch #Neuroscience #Addiction
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Events this Wednesday (Sept 17): 3 PM – CARE Seminar Dr. Miranda Arnold-Tolbert: “Tiny Tails to Human Insights: The Journey of Alcohol Research” Location: MBI-L4-101 | Light refreshments After – Lab Open House Featuring Dr. Lopez-Quintero & Dr. Setlow Labs #UFCARE #UFResearch
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We are proud to share that Dr. Sara Jo Nixon, Director of UF CARE, was interviewed in @NatGeo on how the news cycle impacts brain and body health. Read the full article here: https://t.co/kCMioU9Yv4
#Neuroscience #UF #StressResearch
nationalgeographic.com
Experts say graphic images, nonstop outrage, and the 24/7 negative news cycle don’t just upset us—they alter our stress response and harm mental health.
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Join us for the next UF CARE Monthly Seminar! Date: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM Location: MBI L4-101 Speaker: Miranda Arnold-Tolbert, PhD Title: “Tiny Tails to Human Insights: The Journey of Alcohol Research” Light refreshments will be served. #AlcoholResearch #UF
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Please join us in welcoming Dr. Marisa Mulvey as the new Research Coordinator III for our Neurocognitive Laboratory! She recently earned her PhD in Applied Physiology & Kinesiology (Biobehavior) from UF this August. We’re thrilled to have her on our team! #UFResearch #STEM
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UF CARE Monthly Seminar – Fall Kickoff! Date: Wednesday, Aug. 20 Time: 3:00 PM Speaker: Melissa Cox, PhD (UNC Chapel Hill) Topic: Understanding and Addressing High Risk Alcohol Use Among Young Adults Zoom Link: https://t.co/v7mbuzZYJQ Password: 540722 #UFCARE #UF #STEM
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Thank You SNIPPERS! UF CARE Laboratories proudly hosted 5 incredible mentees in the 2025 Summer Neuroscience Internship Program! Huge thanks to our dedicated mentors and brilliant interns! #UFCARE #Neuroscience #Internship #Mentorship
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Join us for the first UF CARE Monthly Seminar of Fall 2025. Speaker: Dr. Melissa Cox (UNC Chapel Hill) Date: August 20 | Time: 3:00 PM ET | Location: Zoom Link: https://t.co/v7mbuzZYJQ Passcode: 540722 #UFCARE #ResearchSeminar
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Congratulations to UF CARE members for their new publication in @JSADJournal! #UFCARE #SubstanceUseResearch #TikTok #PublicHealth #AlcoholAwareness
A Content Analysis of Alcohol Content Delivered via TikTok’s Search Function for Alcohol-Related Terms (new in @JSADjournal) @AlexCClement @UFPHHP @joygabrielli @RecoveryAnswers @UFCARE @MassGeneralNews @harvardmed @UFPsychology
https://t.co/wul61T2XXF
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