Summer
Institute
on Longitudinal Research
August 13-15, 2008(Updated 5/13/08)
General Information
Description
August 13, 2008
One-Day Conference
Life Course of Drug Use and Disease Management
in Longitudinal Research
This one-day conference will address the life course of drug use
and disease management in longitudinal research on drug and alcohol
abuse, HIV, and other behavioral health services.
Faculty: M. Douglas Anglin, Mary-Lynn Brecht, Michael Dennis,
Sherry Deren, Margaret Ensminger, David Farabee, Christine Grella,
Yih-Ing Hser, A. Thomas McLellan, Debra Murphy, Michael Prendergast,
Richard Rawson, Steven Shoptaw, George Vaillant
August 14, 2008
Research and Clinical Workshops
Track 1: Longitudinal Statistical and Research Methods for
Investigators: Latent Growth Curves for Continuous, Dichotomous,
and Count Data Using Mplus
In Dr. Acock’s session, attendees will be given a very brief
overview of the Mplus program as it relates to growth curve modeling.
Then, the focus shifts to the basic idea of a growth curve including
when they are appropriate, what data is necessary/desirable, and
an overview of the topics we will cover. The first application
of a growth curve will be estimating a linear growth curve that
includes covariates (both time varying and time invariant covariates
will be considered) as well as fitting a quadratic growth curve.
Next, we will show how to estimate growth curves when the outcome
variable is dichotomous. Finally, we will show how to do this when
the outcome is a count variable. Interpretations of the results
for dichotomous and count variables are quite different than for
continuous variables and these differences will be covered in detail. Attention
will be give to interpreting substantive examples and graphic presentations
of the results. The Mplus programs for all examples will be provided
and discussed. Prior background in structural equation modeling
and some experience with the Mplus program will be helpful but
is not essential.
Faculty: Alan Acock
OR
Track 2: Applications of the Chronic Care Approach for Substance
Abuse Treatment Providers
In the morning, this workshop will address the reconceptualizing
and restructuring of the substance abuse treatment delivery system
around concepts such as continuity of care, disease-management
and chronic care models, which are currently topics of discussion
in the field. In the afternoon, performance monitoring and
effective follow-up strategies for tracking and monitoring clients
will be covered.
Faculty: Michael Dennis, Elizabeth Evans, Elizabeth Hall,
Richard Rawson
August 15, 2008
Workshop on Longitudinal Statistical and
Research Methods for Investigators: Mixed Models for Longitudinal
Dichotomous Data / Mixed Models for Missing Longitudinal Data
In Dr. Hedeker’s session, attendees will first learn about
the use of mixed models for analysis of longitudinal, or repeated
measures, dichotomous outcome data. Since dichotomous outcomes are
common in many areas of research, mixed models for longitudinal dichotomous
data are important. In particular, mixed logistic regression models
will be presented and described. Attention will be paid to the "subject-specific" interpretation
of the parameters in these models, as well as techniques for deriving "population
averaged" estimates. Then focus will then turn to missing data
models for longitudinal studies. Mixed models allow incomplete data
across time and assume that these missing observations are "missing
at random" (MAR) under maximum likelihood estimation. Approaches
that can go further, and don't necessarily assume MAR, are through
the use of pattern mixture and selection models. Applications will
be described of mixed pattern mixture and selection models, including
illustrations of how to estimate such models. Throughout, focus will
be on application of these models, with direct application illustrated
using standard statistical software (i.e., SAS).
Faculty: Donald Hedeker
Participants can register for the one-day conference on August
13, either workshop on August 14, the workshop on August 15, or
the entire Summer Institute (August 13-15).
Click
here for the Summer Institute tentative agenda (updated April
14, 2008).
Click here for faculty biographical profiles.
Intended Audience
The target audience is advanced students, junior investigators,
experienced researchers, and substance abuse treatment providers
who are interested in expanding their knowledge base and/or skills
in conducting longitudinal research. Participants in the
conference should have a general interest in longitudinal research;
participants in the research workshops should have working knowledge
of regression analysis; participants in the clinical workshop should
be familiar with chronic disease concepts.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the Summer Institute, participants should
be able to:
- Describe life course of drug use and disease management concepts
in longitudinal research on drug abuse and related health services
- Be familiar with chronic care models in substance abuse treatment
provider settings
- Identify issues in the design of longitudinal research studies
- Analyze longitudinal data with a variety of statistical methods
- Interpret results of longitudinal data analyses
Institute Highlights
- Presentations by renowned investigators in the areas of longitudinal
analysis, drug abuse, developmental life course of drug use,
and disease management models
- Practical, experience-based instruction on the design of longitudinal
research and chronic care models
Poster Session
Scientific posters related to longitudinal research and drug abuse
will be on display during the one-day conference on August 13.
The deadline for submission of poster abstracts is May
30,
with notification of poster status around June 16. Please email
your poster abstract to Liz Evans at laevans@ucla.edu.
Travel Awards
A limited number of travel awards are available to (a) junior
investigators and (b) substance abuse treatment provider staff.
All junior investigator applicants must submit an application,
including an abstract for a poster presentation.
All substance abuse treatment provider staff applicants must submit
an application.
Applications should be emailed to Liz Evans (laevans@ucla.edu)
by May 30. Travel award applicants
will be notified of their award status by June 16.
Continuing Education Credits
Up to seventeen hours of continuing education (CE) credit are
available for several disciplines. There is no additional fee for
CE credits. UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) is
approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing
education for psychologists. UCLA ISAP maintains responsibility
for this program and its content. CE credit will also be
provided for CADCs (CAADAC, 2N-00-445-1109), MFTs/LCSWs (BBS, PCE
2001), CATCs (CAADE, CP 20 809 C 0710), CASs (BCAS/CAARR, 5033),
and RNs (through the UCLA School of Nursing, 9542).
Date and Location
Date:
August
13-15, 2008
Location:
200 De Neve
Drive
Grand Ballroom in the Covel Commons Building
UCLA Sunset Village
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(http://www.ucla.edu/map/map_northwest.html)
The cost of parking is not included in the registration fee. Parking
at UCLA costs $8.00 per day. Parking near Sunset Village will be
available.
Travel Arrangements
UCLA is accessible by several airports. Los Angeles International
Airport (LAX) is approximately 10 miles from the campus. Participants
can also fly into Burbank Airport (http://www.burbankairport.com/)
and Long Beach Airport (http://www.longbeach.gov/airport/).
For assistance with travel arrangements, please contact Liz Evans
(laevans@ucla.edu).
Registration Fees & Method of Payment
Early bird: $75 per
day (on or before June 16)
Regular: $100
per day (June 17-July 31)
On-site: $125
per day (August 13-15)
We do not accept credit cards. Please pay by check (payable
to UC Regents). Your payment, in full, must accompany the
registration form. Or, you may register on-line and send in your
check. A $25 processing fee will be charged for returned
checks.
The registration fee for each day of the Institute includes continental
breakfast, lunch, afternoon refreshments (Days 1 and 2 only), a
program booklet, and presentation/workshop handouts. A
hosted reception will be held immediately following the last plenary
session on Day 1, August 13.
Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged. Registration
by mail closes on July 31. A letter of confirmation will
be sent upon receipt of payment and completed registration form.
Please present your confirmation letter when checking in at the
meeting registration desk.
Registration
To register, complete the on-line registration form, or
download and/or print out the registration form and
submit by mail, fax, or email.
Note that your registration will not be complete until we have
received your payment by check (payable to UC Regents). Please
be sure that the name of the registrant is written on the memo
line at the bottom of the check. If you register on-line, you will
receive a Reference Number. Be sure to also write this Reference
Number on the memo line at the bottom of your check.
Mail your registration fee to:
Liz Evans
Integrated Substance Abuse Programs
Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
1640 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Cancellation Policy
The registration fee minus a $50 administrative fee will be refunded
when written notification is received before July 31, 2008. No
refunds will be made after July 31, 2008.
Lodging
There are many hotels located near the UCLA campus. Below
are just a few of them.
Doubletree
Hotel Los Angeles-Santa Monica
10740 Wilshire Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA
800-222-TREE
Hotel Angeleno
170 N. Church Lane
Los Angeles,
CA
310.476.6411
Hotel Palomar Los Angeles-Westwood
10740 Wilshire
Blvd. at Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
800-472-8556
Luxe Hotel
11461 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
866-LUXE-411
UCLA Guest House
330 Charles E. Young Drive
East
Los Angeles, CA
310-825-2923
The
W Hotel-Westwood
930 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
310-208-8765
Sponsors
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center
for Substance Abuse Treatment
A complete listing of supporters will be made available at the
Summer Institute.
CALDAR Director and Summer Institute Chair
Yih-Ing Hser, Ph.D.
CALDAR Co-Chairs
Mary-Lynn Brecht, Ph.D.
Christine Grella, Ph.D.
Summer Institute Organizers
Liz Evans, M.A.
Cheryl Teruya, Ph.D.
UCLA Summer Institute Faculty
M. Douglas Anglin, Ph.D.
Mary-Lynn Brecht, Ph.D.
Elizabeth Evans, M.A.
David Farabee, Ph.D.
Christine Grella, Ph.D.
Elizabeth Hall, Ph.D.
Yih-Ing Hser, Ph.D.
Debra A. Murphy, Ph.D.
Michael Prendergast, Ph.D.
Richard Rawson, Ph.D.
Steven Shoptaw, Ph.D.
Guest Faculty
Alan Acock, Ph.D.
Michael Dennis, Ph.D
Sherry Deren, Ph.D.
Margaret Ensminger, Ph.D.
Donald Hedeker, Ph.D.
A. Thomas McLellen, Ph.D.
George Vaillant, M.D.
Faculty Disclosure
All who are involved in the provision of educational activities
for the Summer Institute are required to disclose all relevant
financial relationships with any commercial interest related to
the subject matter of the educational activity. Safeguards against
commercial bias have been put in place. Disclosure of these relevant
financial relationships will be published in course materials so
those participants in the activity may formulate their own judgments
regarding the presentation.
Disclaimer
The views expressed in written conference materials
or publications and by speakers and moderators at DHHS-sponsored
conferences, do not necessarily reflect the official policies of
the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of
trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement
by the Federal government.
BEFORE MAILING YOUR REGISTRATION FORM, DID YOU:
- Complete all of the information on the registration form, including
your e-mail address (this is how we will contact you!)?
- Indicate type of registrant?
- Mark the dates and number of days that you plan to attend?
- Enclose your check, payable to UC Regents?
MAIL YOUR REGISTRATION FORM AND REGISTRATION FEE TO:
Liz Evans
Integrated Substance Abuse Programs
Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
1640 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90025
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact: Liz
Evans
Phone: 310-267-5315
Web site: www.caldar.org
Fax: 310-473-7885
E-mail: laevans@ucla.edu
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