Brenda Curtis, Ph.D.
A division of the Translational Addiction Medicine Branch
Section Chief
Contact
Location:
Biomedical Research Center
251 Bayview Blvd
Suite 200
Baltimore, MD 21224
Phone: 443-740-2126
Email: brenda.curtis@nih.gov
About the lab
The Technology and Translational Research Unit (TTRU) pairs evidenced-based research with
novel methods and emerging technologies to address the societal need for empirically validated
drug use interventions. TTRU is committed to solving problems experienced by people in
recovery and undergoing substance use treatment. Through clinical research, we intersect
addiction treatment, technology, and long-term recovery. Using natural-language processing,
digital phenotyping, and big data methodologies, we focus on enhancing precision assessment
of substance use and behavioral predictors using intensive longitudinal data and integrating
passive sensor data from smartphones and wearable devices. Our overall goal is to develop
personalized smartphone interventions for individuals living with SUD to enhance the recovery
experience.
