The UIC BIRCWH program hosted another successful Research Day on March 29, 2012. Attendance from the various health sciences colleges at the University was strong, with over 75 attendees present. Dr. Cora Lee Wetherington was the keynote speaker, presenting on research findings on male-female differences in drug abuse across a range of topics including epidemiology, animal model research, vulnerability factors, brain imaging, prevention and treatment. In her talk, Dr. Wetherington illustrated the importance of taking a sex/gender-based approach to drug abuse research and the scientific pitfalls of failing to do so. Following her presentation, Dr. Wetherington engaged the multidisciplinary audience in a dynamic discussion session. Dr. Wetherington’s talk was followed by a closed lunch session, during which each of the BIRCWH scholars presented their current research and findings to Dr. Wetherington. The company was delightful and the conversation plentiful. As our BIRCWH scholars shared their recent research developments and future directions, Dr. Wetherington and our cohort of mentors provided insightful feedback. Several new collaborations emerged from these conversations, and we look forward to seeing where these efforts will lead.
Wetherington’s presentation from BIRCWH Research Day is available on the BIRCWH website via the following link: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/womenshealth/bircwhcalendar.htm#Seminars.
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