UNITED Scientific. Addiction Medicine and Reward Deficiency Syndrome. March 17-19, 2017 Holiday Inn Inner Harbor Baltimore, USA ARDS-2017

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1 UNITED Scientific Group 2 nd International Conference on Addiction Medicine and Reward Deficiency Syndrome Neurobiological and Clinical Science: Changing the Landscape of Addiction Medicine and Recovery ARDS-2017 March 17-19, 2017 Holiday Inn Inner Harbor Baltimore, USA

2 2 Welcome Message United Scientific Group takes great pleasure in inviting you to attend the 2 nd International Conference on Addiction Medicine and Reward Deficiency Syndrome (ARDS-2017), March 17-19, 2017 in Baltimore, USA. The conference with the theme Neurobiological and Clinical Science: Changing the Landscape of Addiction Medicine and Recovery will provide a dedicated platform to share cutting-edge scientific findings, medical practices and caregiver initiatives related to addiction research and therapy. The multidisciplinary meeting will bring together the scientific community - principal investigators, scientists, researchers, health professionals, analysts, clinicians, policy makers, industry experts, the well-established and the budding entrepreneurs to create a worldwide dialogue on various aspects and challenges in addiction therapy of Reward Deficiency Syndrome. The conference will engage global audience for the exchange of ideas and perspectives for better understanding of origin, development, clinical and translation science to deliver potential cure for various addiction disorders. This international gathering will unravel important results concerning the therapy and treatment of various addictions, alcoholism, neurogenetics, eating disorders, behavioral changes and substance related disorders. The meeting will feature some of the top innovative researchers involved in understanding and developing treatments for Addiction disorders in Reward deficiency syndrome. The series of talks, poster presentations, workshops, discussions and networking events will keep participants engaged in learning and making new connections at ARDS So join us in this new adventure linking genes, epigenetics and therapeutic interventions to promote prevention of addiction. Our mission is to propagate knowledge that would allow every individual to enjoy the reward of our human legacy, the experience of pleasure and the ability to cope with life s stress and from the need for addictive substances or behaviors. We look forward to welcoming participants from all over the world to the sparkling city of Baltimore and are highly optimistic in making this event a cherishable experience for all our participants, attendees and collaborators. Best Wishes, Kenneth Blum PhD, DHL Chairman ARDS-2017 Rajendra Badgaiyan, MD Co-Chairman ARDS-2017

3 ARDS-2017 United Scientific Group had successfully completed the Inagural Reward Deficiency Syndrome Summit on November 16-18, 2015 in San Francisco, USA. With this enthusiasm and prodigious success we are proudly announcing its next chapter - 2 nd International Conference on Addiction Medicine and Reward Deficiency Syndrome scheduled for March 17-19, 2017 in Baltimore, USA. Our focus lies on the translation of academic research findings into industry-driven from addiction research and therapy in Reward Deficiency Syndrome. Features including a world-class program of invited speakers from industry and academia, policy makers, innovators, addiction therapists, addiction counsellors, public health researchers, pharmaceutical scientists, and primary care physicians discussing the new opportunities in the transition.

4 RDS Summit-2015 Highlights Understanding the immense problem related to the current opioid/opiate epidemic in America and around the world, faced with the unfortunate fact that for example, in Ohio state at least 23 people die from an overdose of heroin every week! The first edition devoted to the Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS) Inaugural Reward Deficiency Syndrome Summit (RDS-1) was concluded successfully on November 18, The three-day summit chaired by Prof. Kenneth Blum and Prof. Rajendra D Badgaiyan with the theme Reward Deficiency Syndrome in the 21 st Century: Epigenetics, Neurogenetics, Neuroimaging tools for Therapy and Recovery was organized by United Scientific Group on November 16-18, 2015 at DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport Hotel, USA and attended by speakers and delegates from more than 10 countries. The summit witnessed 10 keynote presentations, around 30 oral presentations on various topics of addiction research and therapy, Reward Deficiency Syndrome on Dopamine and Psychiatry, Substance Abuse, Alcoholism and Neurobiology of Reward Deficiency Syndrome. For this three day summit we have selected evidence-based scientifically sound abstracts pertaining to all aspects of addiction. These abstracts selected for presentation constitutes both animal and human studies and novel methods relevant to addiction research. Particularly, the areas covered in this conference on RDS involve genomics, epigenetics, pharmacogenomics, neuroimaging, nutrigenomics, molecular neurobiology, pharmacology, neurogenetics, and clinical trials. A number of abstracts involve genome-wide DNA methylation mapping and gene expression including histone replacement, messenger RNA interference (mirna) as well any other epigenetic studies. The first day of the conference started with keynote lecture by Dr. Kenneth Blum, University of Florida, on Genetic Addiction in Reward Deficiency Syndrome: Synaptamine Complex Variant (Kb220z) Induced Dopamine Sensitivity and was followed by Dr. David E. Smith, Co-founder of American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and founder of the free clinic movement in the world, keynote speech on Process Addictions and Addiction Transfer. The Day 1 was highlighted with the talk of some of the highly eloquent speakers and well know scientists working on Dopamine and Addiction medicine and Substance Abuse treatment. Dopamine function in obesity presented by Dr. Panayotis K. Thanos, important topics from legalization of marijuana presented by Dr. Peter Banys and a Keynote from Dr. John J. Giordano concerning his recovery from drugs and alcohol and his development of a holistic approach to addiction treatment and Dr. David Baron keynote on sports medicine and addiction liability are the other important topics of the first day. Most interesting moment of the day was an evening movie presentation by Michael R. DeLeon An American Epidemic. The first day ended with a great socializing reception in the evening. Day 2 started with a keynote speech by Dr. Rajendra D. Badgaiyan, University of Minnesota, on Dopamine Neurotransmission in RDS and was followed by Dr. Timothy Brewerton speech on eating disorders and RDS and importance of neuroimaging of brain function presented by Dr. Marcelo Febo. While we cannot discuss all the other important oral presentations of Drs. Norman Miller, Deborah Matteliano, Dieter J. Meyerhoff, Bryan Yamamoto, Rouba Kozak among many others we are very proud of our lineup and their important contributions to the field at large. There were numerous presentations related to novel methods that utilize blood and urine analyses to monitor both prescription medication assisted treatment (compliance) and abstinence as well as genetic testing related to early diagnosis, especially in our young addicts. One such lecture was on the possibility of the commonality of Narcolepsy in ADHD by Dr. Edward Modestino on day 3. The last day of the summit was mainly focused on Neurobiology of ARDS with some great presentations by Drs. David Nussbaum, Miyoung Suh and Marisela Morales from NIDA.

5 Our Past Event (RDS Summit-2015)

6 Conference Topics Alcoholism and substance abuse Drug addiction and neurotoxicology Eating disorders Prescribed drug use & misuse Neuroscience of relapse and prevention of reward deficiency syndrome Epigenetics Addiction treatment: clinical aspects & case studies From animal research to society: clinical impact Gambling studies Neurogenetics & molecular biology of substance relates disorders Yoga and meditation: the psychiatric approach in addiction treatment Child & adolescent substance abuse Mental health nursing Behavioral changes Addiction treatment and rehabilitation therapies

7 Important Dates Conference Dates: March 17-19, 2017 Abstract Submission Opens: January 18, 2016 Registrations Opens: February 22, 2016 Abstract Submission Closes: February 27, 2017 Registrations ends: March 17, 2017 On-spot Registrations: March 17, 2017 Special Features Panel discussions Interactive poster session Cross-disciplines Collaborations Mentoring from senior faculty Networking during customized social hours CME Director Rajendra Badgaiyan, MD Professor of Psychiatry Director, Laboratory of Advanced Radiochemistry University of Minnesota Minneapolis, USA

8 Registration All participants, except non-attending co-authors, must pay the appropriate registration fee Category Student Academia Business Early Bird $ 99 $ 399 $ 499 Mid Registration $ 199 $ 479 $ 579 Late Registration $ 299 $ 549 $ 649 One-day Registration $ 49 $ 149 $ 249 Your registration includes: Access to main conference sessions, exhibits, poster sessions and round table discussions Conference material Tea / Coffee breaks, lunch during the conference days

9 Support the event and take the advantage of getting connected with your target audience! The United Scientific Group (USG) organizes interdisciplinary international conferences to showcase cutting-edge basic and applied research outcomes within life sciences including medicine and other diverse role of science and technology in society. ARDS-2017 three-day conference will give attendees a chance to interact, learn and engage with the business leaders and industry s foremost researchers, while tackling the pressing issues that the new generation face. Participants will be top level representatives from sectors like prominent commercial; regulatory; scientific organizations and academic institutes. USG offers several opportunities for sponsors to demonstrate their support towards science and its people by providing financial contributions to facilitate the presentations of noble research findings, hospitality and other necessary management for the scientific gathering. Sponsorship Opportunities US$ 7500 US$ 6000 US$ 5000 US$ 4000 US$ 2500 US$ 1000 Level of Sponsorship Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Exhibitor Supporting Complimentary event registrations Logo recognition on meeting material Logo printed on general session banner Listing on meeting website Acknowledgement in inaugural address Advertisement on printed final program Opportunity to deliver a talk One exhibition booth/table 3mt x 3mt 3mt x 3mt 3mt x 3mt 3mt x 3mt 3mt x 3mt On-site signage recognition Sponsor representative to serve as organizing committee member Opportunity to chair a scientific session Full page advertisement in the abstracts book back cover Inside back cover Inside Front cover Company name included in Press Release which reaches over 10 million Lunch sponsor Tea/Coffee break sponsor

10 Venue and Location Holiday Inn Inner Harbor Baltimore Downtown 301 West Lombard St Baltimore, Maryland 21201, United States Baltimore Attractions National Aquarium Walters Art Gallery American Visionary Museum Sport Legends Museum Fort McHenry Maryland Science Center Inner Harbor Federal Hill Museum of ArtM B&O Railroad Museum USS Constellation

11 Bookmark your dates for March 17-19, 2017 We wish to see you at Baltimore, USA Web: UNITED Scientific Group # 2088 B2 Walsh Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA Ph: , ; Toll Free: ; Fax: Web: contact@uniscigroup.net