Welcome to the Speakers Bureau!
Do you need a speaker for your school or community group? Our scientists are available to talk about a variety of topics on drugs and addiction, including overviews of drug use disorders and neuroscience, specific research directions, careers in science, and training programs at NIH.
Our speakers are available Monday through Friday to present virtually or in-person in the Baltimore area, depending on pandemic conditions.
Please select a topic and submit your request. Allow two to three months to make arrangements. Requests requiring a shorter turnaround will be considered. We look forward to working with you!
This is a free service provided by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
General Science and Addiction
Overview of Methamphetamine Use Disorder
Jean Lud Cadet, M.D.
elementary school, middle school, high school, college, community
Overview of Cannabis Use Disorder
Carl Lupica, Ph.D.
high school, college
Overview of Research on Opioid Use Disorder
David Epstein, Ph.D.
community
Overview of Opioid Use Disorder
Jennifer Bossert, Ph.D.
high school, college, community
Overview of New Psychoactive Substances
Michael Baumann, Ph.D.
high school, college, community
Overview of Kratom
Kirsten Smith, Ph.D.
high school, college, community
Overview of Alcohol Use Disorder
Lorenzo Leggio, M.D., Ph.D.
elementary school, middle school, high school, college, community
Understanding Drug Addiction
Betty Jo Salmeron, M.D.
middle school, high school, college, community
Street Drugs in the House
Stephanie Weiss, M.D., Ph.D.
college, community
Behavioral Sciences in the News
David Epstein, Ph.D.
college, community
Brain and Neuroscience
Neuroscience 101
Kay Nisbett, M.S.
community
Neuroscience 101
Leslie Ramsey, Ph.D.
elementary school, middle school, high school
A Brief History of Neuroscience
Evan Hart, Ph.D.
high school
Your Brain on Drugs – in Color
Betty Jo Salmeron, M.D.
middle school, high school, college, community
Basics of Cell Biology
Emily Wires, Ph.D.
elementary school, middle school, high school, college, community
Research Topics
Development of Medications for Substance Use Disorders
Amy Newman, Ph.D.
college, community
Drug Memories in the Brain
Bruce Hope, Ph.D.
middle school, high school, college
How We Record from Neurons
Alex Hoffman, Ph.D.
middle school, high school, college
Use of Animals in Research
Alex Hoffman, Ph.D.
college, community
Bioethical Considerations in Conducting Human Research
Lisa Farinelli, Ph.D., M.B.A., R.N.
high school, college, community
Careers in Science
What’s it Like Doing Science?
Kay Nisbett, M.S.
middle school, high school
What’s it Like Doing Science?
Christie Brannock, M.B.A.
elementary school, middle school, high school
Women in Science
Emily Wires, Ph.D.
elementary school, middle school, high school, college, community
Choosing a Path in Science
Katherine Savell, Ph.D.
elementary school, middle school, high school, college
NIH Training Programs for Students
Diversity Training Programs at NIDA IRP
Christie Brannock, M.B.A.
high school, college, community
