UC Summit on Methamphetamine • April 17, 2026
Methamphetamine is a uniquely California drug.
UC is a uniquely qualified California institution to lead the response.
We are pleased to invite you to attend the UC Summit on Methamphetamine, hosted by the UC Riverside School of Medicine on Friday, April 17, 2026.
This day-long, hybrid symposium will convene faculty from all University of California campuses, alongside leaders in addiction medicine, clinicians, public health advocates, researchers, law enforcement partners, and policymakers. The primary focus of this event is to address the growing impact of methamphetamine use on individuals, families, and communities across the state of California. A central objective of the symposium is to strengthen cross-institutional collaboration and lay the foundation for developing a center of excellence dedicated to methamphetamine research, education, and innovative models of care.
Space may be limited, and we encourage early registration. Parking information will be shared with confirmed registrants prior to the event.
Conference Information
Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Location: Education Building II Room 205
UC Riverside School of Medicine
900 University Avenue, Riverside, California
(Hybrid option available via Zoom)
Cost: Free to attend. Registration is required.
Registration Deadline: April 10, 2026
Poster Submission Deadline: March 27, 2026
Keynote Speaker
Brian Hurley, MD, MBA, FAPA, DFASAM
Medical Director of the Bureau of Substance Abuse Prevention and Control for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Distinguished Speakers
Brandon Brown, PhD, MPH
Professor of Social Medicine, Population, and Public Health UC Riverside School of Medicine
Lisa R. Fortuna, MD, MPH
Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at the University of California Riverside, School of Medicine
Roham T. Zamanian, MD, FCCP
Professor & Director of Pulmonary Vascular Medicine, Adult Pulmonary Hypertension Service Stanford University School of Medicine
Law Enforcement and Community Partners
Zoe Grover
Executive Director of the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI)
Brittney Garrett
Senior Director of Public Safety Training & Engagement at the Police Assisted Addiction & Recovery Initiative (PAARI)
Additional speakers and panel discussions will be announced soon.