Institute Mission & Purpose
The mission of the Opioid Research Institute is to reduce overdose deaths and other morbidities through collaborative, innovative and interdisciplinary research that spans the translational spectrum. The Institute strives to make a statewide and national impact with a health equity lens by catalyzing and expanding high-impact research, evidence-based programs and varied partnerships to reduce opioid use, increase treatment access and options, and prevent opioid-related harms.
Key values of the Institute include advancing opportunities for researchers from under-represented backgrounds, elevating voices and influence of marginalized communities, and engaging studies that address the unique challenges in under-served and historically excluded groups. Core program units/focus areas include:
EDUCATION & TRAINING
CLINICAL INNOVATIONS
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
RESEARCH & SCHOLARSHIP
