CAS 11th Annual Scholar Poster Session

Call for Abstracts: CAS 11th Annual Scholar Poster Session with Keynote Speaker Dr. Lydon-Staley! The Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies (CAS) is pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for the 11th Annual Scholar Poster Session with Keynote Speaker Dr. Lydon-Staley. This annual event highlights innovative, rigorous, and impactful research across the alcohol, substance use and recovery field and related disciplines. The 2026 Scholar Poster Session is being coordinated by the CAS Scholar Poster Session Planning Team by Dr. Denise Hien, Steven Curto, Dr. Emmanuel Alvarez, Dr. Emmanuel Thomas, and Dr. Peggy Swarbrick, who are excited to support and showcase student and trainee scholarship. Event Details Date: April 29, 2026 Location: Life Sciences Building Atrium, Busch Campus Schedule: Poster Setup: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Poster Session: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Awards Lunch: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Abstract Information Important Dates Abstract Submissions: Open now! Abstract Submission Deadline: March 9, 2026 Notice of Acceptance: March 20, 2026 Eligibility Open to: Undergraduate students Graduate students Postdoctoral fellows Submissions are invited in the following areas: Public Health / Epidemiology Animal and Basic Science Research Clinical Research (Qualitative or Quantitative) Human Experimental Research Community Engagement Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Outstanding posters will receive monetary awards recognizing excellence in: Research rigor Significance and impact Poster presentation Keynote Speaker The Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies 11th Annual Scholar Poster Session is proud to host Dr. David Lydon-Staley, Associate Professor of Communication University of Pennsylvania. Rethinking Curiosity in Substance Use: Data-Driven Insights from Dynamic Systems and Intensive Longitudinal Research (See poster top of page) Students and trainees from a wide range of disciplines and methodological approaches are encouraged to submit their work and join us for a dynamic day of scholarship, learning, and recognition. Additional submission details and instructions can be found in the abstract submission portal. We look forward to your submissions and to celebrating your work at the 11th Annual CAS Scholar Poster Session!