I couldn't agree more about the horrible impact of delays. Very few institutions can bridge faculty with the hope that funding will finally come in September. People will lose jobs due to government caprice and not the merit of their research. That hurts all of us. #StandUpForScience

Alcohol is our worst substance use problem: Don’t cut research funding Continued investment in research, education and prevention is not optional but is essential.

Excellent opinion piece by William Wieczorek, chair of the Friends of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, on the need for NIAAA and robust support for alcohol research. Spread the word!
thehill.com/opinion/heal...

Rhode Island Medical Journal The Rhode Island Medical Society is the professional association of Rhode Island doctors in all medical specialties. The Society is dedicated to the improvement of the public health and the advancement of the profession of medicine through education, advocacy and member services. Members of the Rhode Island Medical Society include medical doctors, osteopathic physicians, physician assistants and medical students.

The April 2026 issue of the Rhode Island Medical Journal is a special section on @brownpublichealth.bsky.social & features several CAAS highlights:

➡️ Our Director @chriskahlerphd.bsky.social on 40 years of addiction research.

➡️ A collaborative study on Chronic Steatotic Liver Disease.

Read more!

What a wonderful and joyous celebration it was! Congratulations!!

CAAS Director @chriskahlerphd.bsky.social recently spent the day on the Hill meeting with Senate Appropriations Committee staff. As VP of the RSA, Dr. Kahler is championing continued federal funding for alcohol research. Science needs defending—proud to see CAAS leading the way. 🧪🏛️

‘Science needs defending’: record number of researchers run for office in US mid-terms Many Democrats making the switch to politics are motivated by the Trump administration’s cuts to science — whereas energy and AI are a pull for some Republicans.

“We scientists are used to sticking to our knitting. But I began realizing that science needed defending,” says @samwang.bsky.social.

@nature.com talked to researchers running for office who say the "science is above politics" era is a failed business model.

Full day of meetings on the Hill, RSA leadership met with the office of Representative Gabe Amo (RI) to highlight the value of alcohol research in improving health outcomes and informing policy.

Ensuring that alcohol science stays part of the dialogue!

#AdvocacyDay #RSAtheHill #AlcoholScience

A meaningful day on Capitol Hill continues with time spent on both sides of Congress.

We had a great meeting with Senate Appropriations Committee staff to discuss the importance of continued funding for alcohol research and the continued independence of NIAAA.

#RSAAdvocacyDay

Wrapping up a full day of RSA Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill with a great visit in the office of Senator Jeff Merkley (OR). He plays a key role in shaping federal research funding making these conversations especially important for the future of alcohol research and public health.
#RSAtheHill

It's been a busy day! I have deep pride as I talk about what RSA members have achieved to understand how alcohol affects the brain and other organs and how we can intervene to reduce alcohol-related harms. We keep stressing the value of an independent NIAAA.

RSA leadership met with Representative Paul D. Tonko (NY) to discuss the importance of alcohol research and informed public health policy.

Our first two meetings were very positive! RSA is ensuring these critical issues are heard and understood.
#AdvocacyDay #RSAtheHill #AlcoholScience #AdvocateNow

Important conversations about why alcohol science matters. We can all play a role in communicating what we know and what the field and public health need.

Upcoming Webinar: Join Us Live!
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Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from top researchers and stay at the forefront of clinical advancements.

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👉NEW in ACER 🧬 Narrowing sex difference in acute alcohol health care encounters
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Congratulations to this incredible team! This work that can have real impact on public health. This is how science serves. Document a harm and then use the best evidence available to design approaches to reduce that harm. Proud to see this work @browncaas.bsky.social @brownpublichealth.bsky.social

This is a wonderful way to connect at the meeting. I encourage folks to sign up!

RSA Celebrates Women's History Month
During her time as RSA President (2018–2019), Mary Larimer brought a strong focus on mentorship, collaboration, and advancing impactful research. Thank you, for your service and for the meaningful contributions you’ve made to RSA and the field.

Prices, labels could reduce alcohol-related cancer deaths: report According to a recent scientific article, cancers caused by alcoholic consumption can be avoided through warning labels and bumping up the price.

“It’s not really fair that drinkers don’t have all the information in front of them to be able to decide what risks they want to take on for themselves." CISUR/ @ccsacanada.bsky.social scientist Adam Sherk in @aptnnews.bsky.social

www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...

BREAKING: @delauro.house.gov announces at a House Oversight hearing with NIH director Jay Bhattacharya that OMB approved the agency's apportionment last night.

That means the agency should have access to its appropriated funds — 42 days after its spending bill passed.

I Wrote Research Funding Announcements for NIH for 22 Years. This Year They’ve Published 14 How NIH went from 756 funding announcements to 14 in two years — and what it means for every disease that depends on federal research

open.substack.com/pub/elizabet...
Another thoughtful article from Elizabeth Ginexi on the dramatic reduction in the Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) published by the NIH in 2025 and 2026.

Stand up for Science Stand up for Science

Hit the streets with us at a Stand Up for Science rally on March 7th!
Find a rally near you here: zurl.co/J2GDc

#science
#standupforscience
#rally
#March7
#savescience

📣Join us TODAY for a live seminar on updates from RSA Gordis Award Winners!🎉 The seminar will be held on March 4th from 1:30-2:30pm EST via Zoom. See flyer for more information and the zoom link below!
🔗 https://bit.ly/46eQ3H2

Congratulations, Julie! We are so proud of you and of our incredible postdoctoral fellows.
@juliecristello.bsky.social

Cannabis has become more legal. It’s time to update laws around use by pregnant people It’s time to rethink punitive policies around cannabis use by people who are pregnant.

As cannabis moves toward federal rescheduling, pregnant people are being left in a vulnerable position. CAAS Assistant Professor Lauren Micalizzi, Ph.D. @laurenmic.bsky.social and Elizabeth Tobin-Tyler, J.D., M.A. co-authored this piece in STAT about the importance of reform.

I can confirm. We got some snow!

A photo of an ice cream machine with a sign reading, "Anything is possible with ice cream." Beneath that is a hand lettered sign reading, "No ice cream".

2026 basically

Congratulations to these students! Wonderful news for Brown and UNM!!

Here is a quick conversion to % funded over the past 3 year. It's a big drop across the board.

2nd Annual Recovery and Harm Reduction Film Festival Our aim is to bring together community members to reduce stigma associated with addiction, recovery, and harm reduction through film and art

The 2nd annual ✨Recovery and Harm Reduction Film Festival✨ will bring together @brown.edu and local community members Feb 27 & 28 to reduce stigma around addiction, recovery and harm reduction through film and art.🎥

Learn more at the link! #harmreductionsaveslives

Here are the success rates for FY25 and FY24. That is a very large number of ESI who did not get that crucial first R01 because of multiyear funding. This will devastate the field if it continues.