ADAI Lunch & Learn: Of Mice and Misuse: Preclinical Modeling of Fentanyl Use Disorder
Presenter:
Kevin Coffey, PhD. Research Assistant Professor, UW Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Kevin Coffey is a Research Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington and a MIRECC Investigator at the VA Puget Sound. His lab aims to identify the neural mechanisms underlying substance use disorders and maladaptive decision making. Dr. Coffey’s current focus is on studying the neurobiological consequences and predictors of chronic fentanyl use. To accomplish this, his lab utilizes cutting-edge in-vivo optical neuroscience tools (photometry, optogenetics, MiniScopes, etc.) along with a newly developed oral fentanyl self-administration model for rats and mice. His recently funded ADAI pilot grant aims to explore the use of the GLP-1R agonist dulaglutide for treatment of fentanyl use disorder in his rodent models.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/R2E_CapZRbybpRYqz3fewA#/registration. Accessibility Contact: Meg Brunner, meganw@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Webinar - register at: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/R2E_CapZRbybpRYqz3fewA#/registration.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. What's the Latest? Opioid Recovery & Care Access (ORCA): A Closer Look
Building on January's What’s the Latest? session (find the recording here), this webinar dives deeper into DESC’s ORCA Center—a 24/7, judgment-free space for recovery after overdose and initiation of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).
You’ll learn about the care ORCA provides, its person-centered approach, and how the team works together to deliver timely, compassionate support to the community. The presentation will be followed by a brief conversation with ORCA staff, offering an inside look at how this innovative program reduces barriers and saves lives.
Presenter & Panelists:
- Callan Fockele, MD, MS
- Lupe Hurtado, Peer Counselor
- Penelope Toland, RN, BSN
- Aaron Billick, RN BSN, MHP
Who should attend: The intended audience for this series is for anyone in Washington State involved in the care of people who use drugs and people living with substance use disorder (SUD). All disciplines are welcome and encouraged to join.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/uH5BfFxWTCCSCW06eehSSQ#/registration. Accessibility Contact: Meg Brunner, meganw@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Webinar - register at: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/uH5BfFxWTCCSCW06eehSSQ#/registration.
ADAI Lunch & Learn: Update on Neuromodulation Techniques and Applications
Presenter:
Randall Espinoza, MD MPH
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Garvey Endowed Professor of Brain Health and Technology
Medical Director of the Garvey Institute Center for Neuromodulation
In this session, Dr. Espinoza will cover current FDA-approved neuromodulation devices and describe indications and considerations in treatment selection.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/sJ7dIp01Rt6aafbUTlWLTA#/registration. Accessibility Contact: Meg Brunner, meganw@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Webinar - register at: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/sJ7dIp01Rt6aafbUTlWLTA#/registration.
ADAI Lunch & Learn: Results from the 2025 Washington State Syringe Services Program Health Survey
Presenter: Alison Newman, MPH, Program Operations Specialist, UW Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute
The WA State Syringe Services Program (SSP) Health Survey is conducted every two years among participants of SSPs to learn about their substance use patterns, health behaviors, service use, and health care needs. The survey is coordinated by the Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology & Research (CEDEER) at the University of Washington’s Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI), in collaboration with Public Health-Seattle & King County (PHSKC) and with support from the WWA State Department of Health (DOH).
In 2025 we had over 1,700 participants from 24 programs across Washington State.
In this Lunch & Learn we will cover survey results including: A brief history of our programmatic and data collection work with these organizations , Drug use patterns and whether people smoked or injected , Experiences with healthcare, harm reduction, incarceration, and SUD treatment , …
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/I6HW__P3Q_aFlL72duWZGw#/registration. Accessibility Contact: Meg Brunner, meganw@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Webinar - register at: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/I6HW__P3Q_aFlL72duWZGw#/registration.
Incorporating Lived/Living Experience into SUD Clinical Design, Part 1: LEAB Facilitators: From Creation to Clinic Opening
Join our three-part series showcasing how incorporating lived and living experience can transform substance use disorder (SUD) clinical design. Hear from facilitators, healthcare professionals, and community members who shape community advisory boards (CABs) and lived experience advisory boards (LEABs).
In this session, Part 1, we'll be talking about LEAB Facilitators: From Creation to Clinic Opening.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z3YF4DpTSjSWAuR3k3LH5Q#/registration. Accessibility Contact: Meg Brunner, meganw@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Webinar - register at: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z3YF4DpTSjSWAuR3k3LH5Q#/registration.
Incorporating Lived/Living Experience into SUD Clinical Design Part 2: Panel Discussion: CABs in Different Settings
Join our three-part series showcasing how incorporating lived and living experience can transform substance use disorder (SUD) clinical design. Hear from facilitators, healthcare professionals, and community members who shape community advisory boards (CABs) and lived experience advisory boards (LEABs).
In this session, part 2 of the series, we'll be hosting a panel discussion on Community Advisory Boards in different settings.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z3YF4DpTSjSWAuR3k3LH5Q#/registration. Accessibility Contact: Meg Brunner, meganw@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Webinar - register at: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z3YF4DpTSjSWAuR3k3LH5Q#/registration.
Incorporating Lived/Living Experience into SUD Clinical Design Part 3: Panel Discussion: LEAB/CAB Member Perspectives
Join our three-part series showcasing how incorporating lived and living experience can transform substance use disorder (SUD) clinical design. Hear from facilitators, healthcare professionals, and community members who shape community advisory boards (CABs) and lived experience advisory boards (LEABs).
In this session, part 3 of the series, we'll be hosting a panel discussion to share LEAB/CAB member perspectives.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z3YF4DpTSjSWAuR3k3LH5Q#/registration. Accessibility Contact: Meg Brunner, meganw@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Webinar - register at: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z3YF4DpTSjSWAuR3k3LH5Q#/registration.