# Behavior, Biology, and Chemistry: Translational Research in Addiction

> **NIH NIH R13** · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCIENCE CENTER · 2021 · $27,500

## Abstract

ABSTRACT
Addiction research comprises a broad range of techniques, questions, and expertise, and the interplay
(translation) between scientists working in different areas provides the best hope for developing new and better
treatments. In 2009, Behavior, Biology & Chemistry: Translational Research in Addiction (BBC) was started to
provide a meeting for the broad spectrum of researchers (from medicinal chemists to psychiatrists), clinicians,
educators, and policymakers working in the area of addiction as well as an opportunity for young investigators
to present their data, give oral presentations, and interact with leading experts. This application requests 5 years
of support to continue this highly successful 2-day meeting in San Antonio, Texas (2020-2024). BBC provides
an attractive, convenient, cost-effective, and low-threshold venue to introduce young investigators to the
importance, excitement, and breadth of addiction research while giving them the opportunity to present their
data to an audience of experts in an intimate setting that promotes interaction and discussion. Young
investigators who present at BBC receive written feedback on their presentations (oral and poster), they do not
pay a registration fee, they can apply for a travel award that covers all meeting expenses, and they can participate
in oral and poster competitions for cash awards. The Maharaj Ticku Memorial Travel Fellowship sponsors
attendance and presentation at BBC by an outstanding young faculty member. BBC hosts a very popular career
development workshop Pathways to Careers in Science that is attended by many BBC registrants. A post-meeting
online survey provides feedback to assist Organizing and Program Committees with planning future meetings.
BBC is a “launching pad” for young investigators to commit to a career in addiction research; new collaborations
and grant applications have been initiated because of BBC, and each year a manuscript is published based on the
plenary symposium. BBC operates with funding from this grant, registration fees, abstract fees, and donations;
since 2009, donations from academic institutions and individuals have exceeded $320,000. BBC does not
overlap with any existing addiction-related meeting and remains dedicated to cutting-edge addiction research
and to supporting and welcoming a large number of young investigators to the addiction field.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10115010
- **Project number:** 5R13DA029347-11
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCIENCE CENTER
- **Principal Investigator:** CHARLES P FRANCE
- **Activity code:** R13 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $27,500
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2011-03-15 → 2025-02-28

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10115010

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10115010, Behavior, Biology, and Chemistry: Translational Research in Addiction (5R13DA029347-11). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10115010. Licensed CC0.

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