The Research Society on Alcohol fosters scientific collaboration and career development to support alcohol researchers and strengthen the next generation.
We know our members are incredible—why don’t you tell us how? Our Member in the News forms lets us brag about the cool things you all do 😎🎉
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Check out the RSA Hub recently? Keeps tabs on all things RSA, like new videos and webinars, job postings, and submission reminders for the annual meeting. The Hub also has links to other alcohol conferences, seminars, and funding opportunities.
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Happy Taco Tuesday 🌮 A new set of Top Five articles are out in @ACERjournal covering topics from sleep 😴, to breast cancer 🎗️ and ageing 👵. So grab a taco and get reading!
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Two Opportunities. One Deadline!
Have research to share? Nominate a colleague?
RSA Submissions & Annual Award Nominations are OPEN!
Join us in celebrating 50 Years at the Annual Meeting in San Francisco!
Due: Jan 29, 2027, at 11:59 PM ET
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🔬 RSA Member Spotlight: Meet Dr. @LoriKnacklab Knackstedt!
A professor at @UF, Dr. Knackstedt studies alcohol and polysubstance use and serves on RSA's Animal Research and Education Committee.
Outside the lab? 🎾 Tennis, family hikes & her Labrador! 🐾
#RSAMemberSpotlight
Happy International #PronounsDay
Today we celebrate sharing and respecting personal pronouns. Want to know more about why pronouns are important?
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Happy National Writing Day! ✍️ Today, take some time to write and celebrate what you wrote. Maybe that manuscript you put down last week….maybe that RSA submission 👀
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Alcohol Insights from Research to Practice: RSA Distinguished Scholars Lecture Series
On-demand lectures designed to connect cutting-edge alcohol research with real-world practice while earning continuing education credit.
Earn CEU/CME credit.
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This month, we're highlighting RSA's Advocacy Committee, a passionate group of alcohol researchers dedicated to keeping RSA members informed, engaged, and empowered to advocate for alcohol research!
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🚨 NOW OPEN!
RSA 2027 Scientific Submissions & Annual Award nominations are officially open!
Join us in San Francisco, June 26–30, for our 50th Annual Scientific Meeting!
⏰ Deadline: January 29, 2027
🔗 bit.ly/4miAlS0#RSA2027#RSA50#AlcoholResearch
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month🎗️Alcohol increases the risk for several cancers, including breast cancer. There are many ways you can support people living with, or recovering from, breast cancer. Find out more with these resources!
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World Mental Health Day | October 10
This year's theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” highlights the importance of listening and advancing mental health research.
Together, we can make a difference!
🔗 bit.ly/360rj7a#WorldMentalHealthDay#RSA
Alcohol Insights from Research to Practice: RSA Distinguished Scholars Lecture Series!
Expert-led, on-demand lectures that connect alcohol research with real-world practice, all while earning continuing education credit.
Learn at your pace.
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Meet this month’s RSA Member Spotlight: Moses New-Aaron
Moses joined RSA as a PhD trainee in 2021. Since then, RSA mentorship, meetings, awards and career development opportunities have helped shape his journey as an alcohol researcher.
#RSAMemberSpotlight#AlcoholResearch#RSA
Happy Child Health Day 🧒 Alcohol impacts your brain and body -- at any age. Check out the latest information from NCANDA-A, a NIAAA-funded multi-site study to understand how alcohol impacts young brains. 🧠
🔗 bit.ly/3TxI8By#RSA#HappyChildHealthDay
RSA encourages members and researchers to provide insights and comments to the proposed changes to NIH Peer Review (NOT-OD-26-088) ✍️ The comment period CLOSES after October 13 -- less than two weeks away!
RSA Membership Billing Cycle for 2027 starts October 1: Early Birds will get access to member benefits starting October 1 for the January 1 billing cycle
#RSAEarlyBird#RSA#JoinRSA#Renew
Do you ever wonder who helps craft our e-mails or sends you updates on RSA? Put a face to the name and check out our revamped RSA Leadership and Staff page! 🤩
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📣 TWO WEEKS TO GO!
On October 14, submissions and nominations open for the 2027 RSA Annual Scientific Meeting & RSA Annual Awards! 🔬🏆
Start preparing your research—and think about colleagues deserving recognition!
📅 Opens Oct. 14
#RSA2027#AlcoholResearch#RSA
Expand your knowledge with expert-led continuing education in alcohol research.
Explore RSA’s Distinguished Scholars Lecture Series and earn CEU/CME credit with on-demand lectures connecting research to practice.
Learn & Earn! 🔗bit.ly/461XPDy#ResearchToPractice#RSA
September is FASD Awareness Month. Research gives us a better understanding of FASD and the tools to help us advocate for those living with FASD.
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2027 RSA Membership opens October 1
Lapsed members who rejoin and non-members who join for 2027 can start enjoying their membership benefits right away months before the new year!
Join early. Benefit early. Be part of RSA in 2027. bit.ly/4zbpmzD#AlcoholResearch#RSA
Did you know? In 1989, ACER became the official journal of the International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcohol (ISBRA) 🌎
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We’re less than a month away from ACER Award Nominations opening! Do you have an outstanding graduate student or post-doc that published in ACER last year? We would love to read their paper. 🤓 📖
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Happy FriYAY! Did you know September is National Recovery Month? @samhsa has resources to help everyone access care and support during recovery.
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🏆 Committee Spotlight: RSA Awards Committee
Know someone whose work deserves recognition? RSA Award nominations open October 14!
Learn more about the awards and start thinking about your nomination: bit.ly/4r3Gjrm#RSA#RSAAwards#AlcoholResearch
Learn from distinguished scholars. Earn CEU/CME credit. Support the future of alcohol research. 🔬
Explore RSA’s Alcohol Insights from Research to Practice lecture series and see how your participation gives back.
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Did you know? ACER became RSA’s journal for just $1? 😮
In 1987, ASAM sold its interest in ACER to RSA for $1. In 1988, NCA agreed for RSA to become the journal’s sole owner.
A small price with a lasting impact! 📚
#RSAHistory#ACER#RSA50
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On Patriot Day, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the first responders whose courage and sacrifice continued long after that day.
Twenty-five years later, we remember. We will never forget.
#PatriotDay#September11#NeverForget
Meet RSA Member Spotlight Milena Radoman, PhD!🧠
An Associate Research Scientist at Yale School of Medicine, Milena chairs RSA’s Continuing Education Committee and helps lead our mentoring efforts.
Her favorite part of RSA? “Hands down, the community.”
#RSAMemberSpotlight#RSA
Did you know? Frank Seixas, MD was the Founding Editor of ACER. Dr. Seixas was a leader in changing the way we view “alcoholism” as a health problem, not a moral failing.
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Happy Labor Day!
The RSA Executive Office will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. We hope you enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday with family and friends!
#LaborDay#RSA
Do you ever wish there was a place you could find public health resources for alcohol? #NIAAA has a website to help people rethink their drinking—full of information, worksheets, and resources! 📚
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We’re excited to welcome Dr. DJ Bradley as the new Association Manager for the Research Society on Alcohol!
Please join us in giving DJ a warm RSA welcome! We’re excited to have him on the team and look forward to all that’s ahead. 💙
#RSA#WelcomeToTheTeam
It’s Officially Open: Alcohol Insights from Research to Practice: RSA Distinguished Scholars Lecture Series
On-demand presentations connecting alcohol research with practical knowledge while earning continuing education credit.
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/461XPDy#RSA
It’s #FlashbackFriday! Take a look back at the history of alcohol research through RSA’s catalogue of videos exploring the field’s discoveries, developments, and progress over the years.
#FBF#RSAfbf
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We may be 🔟 months away from the Annual Meeting, but we’ have already started planning!
What are topics do YOU want to hear about at the 50th Annual Meeting? Who are you going to nominate for the Annual Awards?
#RSA#RSAFeedback#ShareWithRSA#RSAAnnualAwards#RSASubmissions
The alcohol community is continuously growing and RSA loves helping to support our community! 💝 Consider giving a donation to RSA to fund small grants for young investigators on the cutting-edge of alcohol research. 🔬
🔗 bit.ly/4ceHWxf#RSAGivingCampaign
It’s National Banana Split Day! We like to think of RSA as a banana split 🍌 every topping is a unique way to study alcohol. And wow, look how good it looks when it comes all together! 🤩
Did You Know?
RSA’s 1st Annual Meeting was held in San Diego, California and 50 meetings later, we’re heading back to the Golden State!
Join us in San Francisco, June 26-30, 2027, as we celebrate the 50th RSA Annual Meeting & five decades of advancing alcohol research.
#RSA50
Have You Read the Latest ACER? 📖🔬
Stay current with the latest findings in alcohol research. Explore the newest articles in Alcohol, Clinical and Experimental Research (ACER) and see what researchers are discovering across the field.
#AlcoholResearch#ACER#RSA
Stay connected with RSA! 🔬
Explore resources, opportunities, and information designed to keep the alcohol research community informed and connected year-round.
See what RSA has to offer: bit.ly/4wYygPf#AlcoholResearch#RSA
We’re just two months away! 🎉
Annual Awards & Submissions for the 50th RSA Annual Scientific Meeting open October 14, 2026. Start preparing now and be part of 50 years of science and discovery!
📍 San Francisco | June 26–30, 2027
#RSA2027#AlcoholResearch
RSA Members in the News: Joseph Schacht, PhD
Dr. Joseph Schacht was featured by Denver’s 9NEWS for research showing that oral semaglutide may help reduce heavy drinking & alcohol cravings.
View the Article: bit.ly/4zkPKrc
Catch up on RSA learning anytime! Explore on-demand webinars featuring alcohol research and education through the RSA Community Board on TPN.health.
Explore our available webinars and earn an 11 Hour CE Certificate!
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