scientific achievement awards

The NCRG has named David C. Hodgins, Ph.D., professor of psychology and adjunct professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of Calgary, the recipient of the 2010 Scientific Achievement Award in recognition of his significant contributions to the field of disordered gambling research. The award was presented at a luncheon on Nov. 15 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino during the 11^th annual NCRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction.

The early bird registration discount ends this Friday, Oct. 8!  Register now for the 11th annual NCRG Conference on Gambling and Addition, so you don’t miss your chance to learn how current issues in the field are redefining the way we diagnose, treat, study and prevent gambling disorders and how new research is impacting responsible gaming programs.  The conference will be held Nov. 14 – 16 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino and the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada.  For more information or to register, visit the NCRG Conference website

Recognizing outstanding contributions to the study of gambling disorders, the Scientific Achievement Awards have been a highlight of the National Center for Responsible Gaming’s (NCRG) annual Conference on Gambling and Addiction since their creation in 2002. The NCRG’s 2010 call for nominations for the Scientific Achievement Awards expands the eligible nominees beyond the young and senior investigator categories.
Nominations may now include:

• Research investigators at any stage in their career whose research has made significant contributions to the knowledge base about gambling disorders;
• Educators who have successfully mentored young investigators in the field or have excelled at promoting public awareness and education about gambling disorders and responsible gaming; and
• Recent publications in a scientific, peer-reviewed journal that represent a seminal work in the field.

Recognizing outstanding contributions to the study of gambling disorders, the Scientific Achievement Awards have been a highlight of the National Center for Responsible Gaming’s (NCRG) annual Conference on Gambling and Addiction since their creation in 2002. The NCRG’s 2010 call for nominations for the Scientific Achievement Awards expands the eligible nominees beyond the young and senior investigator categories.
Nominations may now include:

• Research investigators at any stage in their career whose research has made significant contributions to the knowledge base about gambling disorders;
• Educators who have successfully mentored young investigators in the field or have excelled at promoting public awareness and education about gambling disorders and responsible gaming; and
• Recent publications in a scientific, peer-reviewed journal that represent a seminal work in the field.