Institute for Translational Research Education in Adolescent Substance Use (ITRE)
Welcome to the ITRE website!
At the Institute, we are excited to offer student scholars a one-of-a-kind education and training program in translational research in adolescent behavioral health.

application deadline for Spring 2024 cohort-11 Scholars is closing November 15! Apply Today!ITRE invites graduate students and working professionals with a Master's degree (or in a doctoral degree program) to apply for a fully paid 15 credit Graduate Certificate Program in Translational Research in Adolescent Substance Use. |
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Scholars of the Institute benefit from:
- A team of mentors comprised of local community agency leaders, academic specialists and national experts in the field of adolescent behavioral health.
- Learning experiences provided from web-based graduate courses and participation in the Annual USF Translational Research in Adolescent Substance Use Conference.
- Experience conducting a service learning research project in a community-based setting relevant to alcohol and drug abuse, as well as other behavioral health issues in adolescents.
- Exposure to the latest science and nationally recognized experts in alcohol and drug abuse, comorbidities, and translational science.
- Funding for course credits and related program activities.
We look forward to sharing the work of our Institute scholars!
Dr. Tom Massey
Multiple Principal Investigator & Evaluation Director
Dr. Bruce Lubotsky Levin
Multiple Principal Investigator & Curriculum Director
Dr. Julie Baldwin
Multiple Principal Investigator & Health Equity Director
Dr. Donna Burton
Co-Investigator
Ercilia Calcano
Project Director
