NIAAA Scientific Review Group Rosters

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Initial Review Group (IRG) reviews grant and cooperative agreement applications and contract proposals for research projects and for research and training activities in areas of clinical, treatment, and health services research, and in the areas of biochemistry, physiology, and medicine. The NIAAA IRG currently includes the Clinical, Treatment and Health Services Research Review Subcommittee, Epidemiology, Prevention and Behavior Research Review Subcommittee, and Biomedical Research Review Subcommittee.

NIAAA review committee meetings are closed in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S. Code, as amended.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM
INITIAL REVIEW GROUP
BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE (AA-1)
[Roster l Meetings]

The Biomedical Research Subcommittee reviews applications that focus on the etiology and consequences of alcohol abuse and alcoholism relating to basic biomedical research, excluding neuroscience research. Specific research areas include the effects of alcohol on membranes, intermediary metabolism, bioenergetics, gene expression, enzyme activity, endocrinology, genetics, interactions between alcohol and the immune system, and organ (except brain) function and pathology. Assignments to this Subcommittee also include applications that deal with studies of the relationship between alcohol and other addictive agents involving all organs, except neuroscience-related research.

ROSTER
(Terms end June 30 of the designated year)

Chairperson McBride, William J., Ph.D. (2009) Professor Department of Psychiatry Institute of Psychiatric Research Indiana University School of Medicine 791 Union Drive Indianapolis, IN 46202 Bergeson, Susan E., Ph.D. (2010) Assistant Professor of Neurobiology Waggoner Center for Alcohol and Addiction University of Texas at Austin A4800, MBB 1-138AA 2500 Speedway Austin, TX 78712 Cahill, Alan, Ph.D. (2011) Associate Professor Department of Pathology, Anatomy and Cell Biology Jefferson Medical College Thomas Jefferson University 1020 Locust Drive, Room 242 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Casey, Carol, A., Ph.D. (2009) Professor Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Research Service (151) University of Nebraska 4101 Woolworth Avenue Omaha, NB 68105 Chandler, Judson, L. Ph.D. (2008) Associate Professor Department of Physiology/ Neuroscience and Psychiatry Medical University of South Carolina CDAP I0P 4 North Charleston, SC 29425	Matthews, Douglas B., Ph.D. (2009) Associate Professor Department of Psychology The University of Memphis 103 Friar Lane Memphis, TN 38152 Meadows, Gary G., Ph.D. (2008) Dorothy O. Kennedy Professor and Director Cancer Prevention and Research Center College of Pharmacy Washington State University 334 Wegner Hall on Stadium Way Pullman, WA 99164-6510 Molina, Patricia E., M.D., Ph.D. (2011) Ashman Professor of Physiology Department of Physiology Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center MEB, 1901 Perdido Street New Orleans, LA 70112 Peterson, Dennis R., Ph.D. (2008) Professor and Vice Chairman Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences School of Pharmacy University of Colorado Health Sciences Center 4200 E. 9th Avenue, C-238 Denver, CO 80262 Savage II, Daniel D., (2010) Professor and Chair Department of Neurosciences School of Medicine University of New Mexico BMSB, Room 145 915 Camino De Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87131 Schrum, Laura W., Ph.D. (2009) Assistant Professor Department of Biology University of North Carolina 9201 University City Boulevard Chapel Hill, NC 28223
Eagon, Patricia K., Ph.D. (2011) Associate Professor Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology & Nutrition Department of Medicine University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 572-A Scaife Hall Pittsburgh, PA 15261 Javors, Martin A., Ph.D. (2010) Professor Department of Psychiatry (7792) University of Texas Health Science Center 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, TX 78229	Shukla, Shivendra D., Ph.D. (2010) Professor Department of Pharmacology School of Medicine University of Missouri-Columbia 1 Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65212
Kane, Cynthia J.M., Ph.D. (2011) Associate Professor Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Biomedical Building #2, Room 560-2 4301 W. Markham Street, #846 Little Rock, AR 72205	Scientific Review Administrator Marmillot, Philippe, Ph.D. Scientific Review Administrator Extramural Project Review Branch National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 5635 Fishers Lane, Room 3045 Bethesda, MD 20892

Updated: January 22, 2008

NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM
INITIAL REVIEW GROUP
EPIDEMIOLOGY, PREVENTION AND BEHAVIOR RESEARCH
REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE (AA-2)
[Roster l Meetings]

The Epidemiology, Prevention and Behavior Research Subcommittee reviews applications on alcohol-related epidemiologic studies, prevention and consequences of a wide range of behaviors. In addition, this subcommittee reviews multidisciplinary perspectives and community factors in general or well-defined populations covering all age-ranges who are at risk for alcohol abuse.

ROSTER
(Terms end June 30 of the designated year)

Chairperson Svikis, Dace S., Ph.D. (2009) Associate Professor of Psychology Virginia Commonwealth University 1101 East Marshall Street Sanger Hall, 11th Floor, Room 11-028-B P.O. Box 980343 Richmond, VA 23219	Hesselbrock, Michie N., Ph.D. (2009) Zachs Professor & Director of Doctoral Program School of Social Work University of Connecticut 1798 Asylum Avenue West Hartford, CT 06117-2698
Abbey, Antonia, Ph.D. (2008) Professor Department of Community Medicine and Psychology School of Medicine Wayne State University 4201 St. Antoine Detroit, MI 48201	Mann, Robert E., Ph.D. (2009) Scientist Department of Public Health and Regulatory Policy Center for Addiction and Mental Health 33 Russell Street Toronto, Ontario M5S2S1 Canada
Ashikaga, Taka, Ph.D. (2010) Director Department of Medical Biostatistics Unit and Biometry Facility College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences University of Vermont 27B Hills Building 105 Carrigan Drive Burlington, VT 05405	Merrick, Elizabeth L., Ph.D.(2008) Research Scientist Schneider Institute for Health Policy Heller Graduate School Brandeis University 415 South Street Waltham, MA 02454
Beals, Janette L., Ph.D. (2010) Director of Research American Indian & Alaska Native Programs Department of Psychiatry University of Colorado Health Science Center Mail Stop F800, P.O. Box 6508 13055 E. 17th Avenue, Room 333 Denver, CO 80045-0508	Neff, James A., Ph.D. (2011) Professor Department of Community and Environmental Health College of Health Sciences Old Dominion University 3136 Health Sciences Building Norfolk, VA 23529 Simons, Jeffrey S., Ph.D. (2010) Assistant Professor Department of Psychology University of South Dakota 414 East Clark Street Vermillion, SD 57069
Edlund, Mark J., M.D., Ph.D. (2009) Assistant Professor HSR&D Centers for Mental Health Research Department of Psychiatry University of Arkansas 2200 Fort Roots Drive, Building 58 North Little Rock, AR 72114-1706	Scientific Review Administrator Gunzerath, Lorraine, Ph.D., M.B.A. Scientific Review Administrator Extramural Project Review National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 5635 Fishers Lane, Room 3043 Bethesda, MD 20892-9304

Updated: January 22, 2008

NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM
INITIAL REVIEW GROUP
CLINICAL, TREATMENT AND HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE (AA-3)
[Roster l Meetings]

The Clinical, Treatment and Health Services Research Review Subcommittee reviews research grant applications that focus on the process, outcome, evaluation and clinical assessment of treatment for alcoholism, alcohol abuse and alcohol-related disorders. The subcommittee specifically reviews research on the clinical and behavioral aspects of pharmacological issues, early and brief interventions, consumption measurements, methodology and experimental designs, clinical populations, diagnostic procedures, therapy assessments, primary care, co-morbidity, behavioral and molecular genetics, and cognitive and neurological issues. Assignments to this Subcommittee also include grant applications, which examine the effectiveness of treatment as they are implemented in everyday practice settings, and investigate how organizational and financial factors affect accessibility, utilization, quality, costs, and outcomes of alcohol services.

ROSTER
(Terms end June 30 of the designated year)

Chairperson McLellan, A. Thomas, Ph.D. (2008) Professor Department of Psychiatry Treatment Research Institute 600 Public Ledger Building University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 19160 Adinoff, Bryon H., M.D. (2008) Professor of Psychiatry Department of Psychiatry Southwestern Medical Center University of Texas 4500 South Lancaster Road Dallas, TX 75216	McKee, Sherry, Ph.D. (2011) Associate Professor Department of Psychiatry School of Medicine Yale University 34 Park Street, #S-211 New Haven, CT 06519 Molina, Brooke S., Ph.D. (2009) Associate Professor Department of Psychiatry School of Medicine University of Pittsburgh 200 Meyran Avenue, 4th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Chang, Grace, M.D., M.P.H. (2008) Associate Professor of Psychiatry Department of Psychiatry Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School 221 Longwood Avenue, 332 BLI Boston, MA 02115 Kaskutas, Lee A., DPH (2010) Senior Scientist Alcohol Research Group Public Health Institute 6475 Christie Avenue, Suite 400 Emeryville, CA 94608-1010 King, Andrea C., Ph.D. (2011) Associate Professor Department of Psychiatry Division of Biological Sciences Pritzker School of Medicine University of Chicago 5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC 3077 Chicago, IL 60637	Moore, Alison A., M.D., M.P.H. (2009) Associate Professor Division of Geriatrics School of Medicine University of California, Los Angeles 10945 Le Conte Avenue, Suite 2339 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1687 Stasiewicz, Paul R., Ph.D. (2011) Senior Research Scientist and Clinical Director Research Institute on Addictions The State University of New York at Buffalo 1021 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203 Wall, Tamara L., Ph.D. (2010) Professor Department of Psychiatry, 0603 University of California, San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093
Litt, Mark D., Ph.D., MPH (2010) Professor Department of Behavioral Sciences and Community Health School of Dental Medicine University of Connecticut Health Center 263 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT 06030	Scientific Review Administrator Foster, Katrina, Ph.D. Scientific Review Administrator Extramural Project Review Branch National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 5635 Fishers Lane, Room 3037 Bethesda, MD 20892-9804

Updated: March 10, 2008