New TMARC Study Shows That Substance Use Affects Neurocognitive Functioning in Acute and Early HIV Infection

A new TMARC study published in the latest issue of Journal of NeuroVirology suggests that substance use may affect neurocognitive functioning in acute and early stages of HIV infection (AEH). The study was led by predoctoral student Erica Weber, who worked alongside TMARC investigators to examine the impact of demographic, HIV disease, and substance use factors on HIV-associated neurocognitive impairment and self-reported neuropsychiatric distress (e.g., anxiety) in 46 adults who had been infected with HIV for less than 4 months on average.

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HNRP Investigator David Moore collaborates on a newly funded HIV and Aging Study

Dilip Jeste and David Moore will conduct research on how positive psychosocial factors affect self-perceived successful aging during a study located at UC San Diego’s Stein Institute for Research on Aging and the HIV Neurobehavioral Research Program.  Participants in the study will undergo neurocognitive evaluation, and these results will be related to biomarker data, inflammatory markers  and self-reported lifestyle factors (e.g. diet, exercise, perceived stress, social support).

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HNRP Presentations at the National Academy of Neuropsychology

Several HNRP investigators will present at the 32nd Annual Conference of the National Academy of Neuropsychology taking place in Nashville, Tennessee on November 7-12, 2012.

Please see below for presentation date, time, citation and abstract link when relevant. 
Click Here to view posters to the left of citation (citations are listed by year and in alphabetical order by title).

Wednesday, November 7, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Invited Address. Steven P. Woods and Erica Weber, "Your name in lights: A trainee primer on publishing in clinical neuropsychology"

Thursday, November 8, 2012
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Keynote Address. Igor Grant, "Medicine, Brain, and Behavior: Neuropsychology's New Frontier"


 

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Erica Weber Awarded NRSA F31 Grant From NIDA

Erica Weber has received a prestigious Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award for Predoctoral Fellows from NIDA (F31-DA034510). This 2-year training fellowship will allow Erica to develop knowledge, skills, and experience in cognitive neurorehabilitation in service of her long-term goals of an academic research career in the remediation of cognitive and everyday functioning (e.g., non-adherence) deficits in persons living with HIV infection and addictions. As part of her fellowship, she will complete a dissertation research study that aims to evaluate the efficacy of a novel self-generation rehabilitation technique on prospective memory deficits among persons HIV-infected persons with histories of methamphetamine dependence. By virtue of securing independent funding, Erica has become our first TRAIN graduate. Congratulations!

TRAIN Awarded 2 Additional Trainees For 2012-13

The TRAIN T32 was awarded an Administrative Supplement from NIDA to increase our trainee cohort for 2012-13. Funds will be used to provide 1-year of support to promote the short-term success and professional scientific development of an additional predoctoral student and a postdoctoral fellow. After a rigorous review process, we have appointed Khalima Bolden, M.S. (mentored by Dr. Greg Brown) and Maria Marquine, Ph.D. (mentored by Dr. David Moore) to these pre- and postdoctoral supplemental positions, respectively. We look forward to their successes in the coming year!

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