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FRI Named Top Workplace 2011

Friends Research Institute was recently named to the list of “The Baltimore Sun Top Workplaces” for 2011. The evaluation for the Top Workplaces program is based upon feedback from employee surveys. FRI had a high survey response rate from its employees. Of 115 companies that participated in the program, 75 companies were selected for the Top Workplaces award. FRI is honored to be included, particularly as the judges were our employees!

Dr. Robert Schwartz Presents Findings in Russia

FRI is pleased to announce that its Medical Director, Robert Schwartz, M.D., was recently invited by the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime to present on evidenced-based drug abuse treatment guidelines and his recent research findings at an International Conference in St. Petersburg, Russia, which was held at the Bekhterev Research Psychoneurological Institute on October 25th and 26th, 2011. Dr. Schwartz's presentation was entitled "Evidence-based Addiction Psychiatry: A view from the United States." FRI congratulates Dr. Schwartz for his important ongoing contributions to studying effective approaches to substance abuse treatment.

Dr. Robert Schwartz Invited to Serve on Editorial Board

FRI is pleased to announce that its Medical Director, Robert Schwartz, M.D., was recently invited to serve on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment (JSAT). The Journal features original research, systematic reviews and reports on meta-analyses on addictive disorders, including alcohol, illicit and prescription drugs, and nicotine. Dr. Schwartz's appointment is from 2012-2014.

Dr. Robert Schwartz Invited to Serve As IAS-NIDA Fellowship Mentor

FRI is pleased to announce that its Medical Director, Robert Schwartz, M.D., was recently invited to serve as a mentor for the IAS-NIDA International Fellowship Program. Prospective fellows will be able to choose a mentor in their field of interest and contact the mentor to discuss the possibility of working on a specific research project. Dr. Schwartz will act as a mentor for prospective fellows in the 2012 Round.

The application for the stipend of US $75,000 for an 18-month post-doctoral training or an eight-month long professional development training will be open from December 8, 2011 to February 10, 2012. Fellows will be selected by mid-April 2012. They and their mentors will be invited to the XIX International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) in Washington, D.C. July 22-27, 2012. The fellowships will be officially awarded at the conference and there will be additional activities planned for fellows at the conference.

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