Wendy Lynch, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, was elected as President of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD), the largest and longest standing organization in the U.S. devoted to addressing problems associated with drug use, misuse, and substance use disorder.
The CPDD serves as an interface for researchers, clinicians, and academic communities with governmental, industrial, and regulatory organizations, such as the FDA and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Dr. Lynch will assume the role during the 2024 Annual Meeting and will serve as the president of CPDD from 2024-2025.
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