NIH HEAL Initiative Virtual Stakeholder Briefing

Tue, 11/8/2022 - 10:00am - 11:30am

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Overview

During this 90-minute briefing, attendees heard from the leaders of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) about the Helping to End Addiction Long-term® Initiative, or NIH HEAL Initiative®, a trans-NIH effort to speed scientific solutions to stem the national opioid public health crisis. Speakers described how HEAL is working to improve the prevention and treatment of opioid misuse and addiction, and the understanding, management and treatment of pain. The goal of this event is to share details on the progress and future opportunities of the NIH HEAL initiative as it nears its 5-year anniversary.

Topics Covered

  • A Trans-NIH Approach to Address the Opioid Crisis
  • The Evolving Opioid and Overdose Crisis
  • Forging a New Path in Pain Management
  • HEAL Research: Making Scientific Advances to Stem the Opioid Crisis

10:00 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.          

Welcome and Introduction of Speakers

Speaker: Dr. Rebecca G. Baker, Director, NIH HEAL Initiative

10:05 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.          

A Trans-NIH Approach to Address the Opioid Crisis

Speaker: Lawrence A. Tabak, D.D.S., Ph.D., Performing the Duties of the NIH Director

10:15 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.          

The Evolving Opioid and Overdose Crisis

Speaker: Nora D. Volkow, M.D., Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse

10:35 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.          

Forging a New Path in Pain Management

Speaker: Walter J. Koroshetz, M.D., Director, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

10:55 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.          

HEAL Research: Making Scientific Advances to Stem the Opioid Crisis

Speaker: Rebecca G. Baker, Ph.D., Director, NIH HEAL Initiative

11:05 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.          

Q&A

11:25 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.          

Wrap-up

Speaker: Rebecca G. Baker, Ph.D., Director, NIH HEAL Initiative