Daniel Buchman, a doctoral student in the National Core for Neuroethics, has been named a Frederick Banting and Charles Best Graduate Scholar by the Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR). The award provides special recognition and support to students pursuing a doctoral degree in a health-related field in Canada. The 3-year award carries a $30,000/year stipend plus a $5,000/year research allowance.
Buchman will examine how neuroscience is affecting attributions of responsibility for developing and overcoming substance use problems. He has worked as a clinical social worker in front-line and outpatient addiction and mental health settings, in addition to inpatient work at an acute care hospital.
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