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   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

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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:

  1. Complete all of the information on the registration form, including your e-mail address (this is how we will contact you!)?
  2. Indicate type of registrant?
  3. Mark the dates and number of days that you plan to attend?
  4. 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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