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Stephanie M. Mathis, DrPH, MPH is a Research Assistant Professor in the East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Center for Rural Health Research and affiliated with the ETSU Addiction Science Center. She serves as a Co-Investigator for the STARS Network. Her research interests include substance use disorder prevention and treatment, with a particular interest in intersections involving the field of implementation science. In addition, Stephanie provides evaluation support for community-based initiatives. She is currently contributing to multiple externally-funded research and evaluation projects, including projects focused on substance use disorder recovery, workforce development, and distribution of block grant resources. Stephanie received her Master of Public Health with a concentration in health behavior from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, followed by her Doctor of Public Health with a concentration in community health from ETSU.
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Bill Brooks, DrPH, MPH is an Assistant Professor of Biostatistics at the East Tennessee State University College of Public Health and is affiliated with the ETSU Addiction Science Center. He serves as a Co-Investigator for the STARS Network. His research interests include addiction prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction, with a special interest in overdose prevention. He is currently contributing to multiple externally and internally funded research projects, including projects focused on substance use disorder recovery and overdose prevention. Bill received his Master of Public Health with a concentration in biostatistics from ETSU, followed by his Doctor of Public Health with a concentration in epidemiology from ETSU.
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STARS MOUD Clinic Research Exchange:
Q&A with Dr. Mathis and Dr. Brooks
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What is the purpose of the STARS MOUD Clinic Research Exchange?
- The Studies to Advance Recovery Supports (STARS) MOUD Clinic Research Exchange, or the “Exchange”, is a new practice-based research network. Its purpose is to advance research on behavioral interventions and other support services that can facilitate treatment and recovery among individuals with opioid use disorder across Central Appalachia. The Exchange is designed to foster a variety of research efforts, ranging from testing innovative interventions to building research infrastructure for future studies.
What is an MOUD Clinic and how are such clinics involved in the recovery ecosystem?
- We define an MOUD clinic relatively broadly for purposes of the Exchange. It can refer to any clinic that provides medications for opioid use disorder/medication-assisted treatment, including opioid treatment programs and office-based opioid treatment programs. These clinics are an integral part of the recovery ecosystem in our region, providing access to critical treatment services for individuals with opioid use disorder.
What are benefits to the clinics and to STARS researchers?
- Joining the Exchange can have benefits for both clinics and researchers! Members will have the opportunity to collaborate with scientists, clinicians, and community leaders who are all striving to advance care for opioid use disorder. They will also have access to free online trainings, resources related to peer recovery support services, a data consultation hub, and more.
How can I get involved?
- We are actively recruiting MOUD clinics to join the Exchange! We encourage you to visit our website below to learn more about the Exchange and how you can join.
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STARS Member 3-Minute Mixer: October 18, 12-1 PM
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Here’s your chance to present a 3-minute overview of a current research project or new research or recovery idea in an informal and safe setting!
Just send your name, agency affiliation, presentation title or topic to Angela Hagaman, hagaman@etsu.edu by COB on October 17th and join the Zoom at noon on the 18th to share you work. Presentations will be ordered alphabetically by last name.
PowerPoint slides are optional. Three-minute time-period for presenting is not optional. A time-keeper will let you know when your time is up. 😊
Be on the lookout for a calendar invitation with Zoom link for this event. Look forward to seeing you!
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