This year’s lecture:
Recovering from the Opioid Epidemic in Baltimore and Beyond
April 24, 2025, 4:30pm – AOK Library Gallery
A panel discussion moderated by Brian Soller, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
This year’s lecture centers on the multifaceted nature of the opioid epidemic with an emphasis on recovery efforts in Baltimore City and other Maryland communities. Our panelists will weigh in on the nature and impact of the local opioid crisis, understanding and treating opioid addiction, and efforts to prevent opioid misuse.
Panelists
Program Director
Maryland Addiction Consultation Services (MACS)
Associate Director of Operations
Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine
Organized by the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health. Cosponsored by the Center for Social Science Scholarship, the Public Health Research Center, the School of Public Policy, the School of Social Work, the Department of Emergency and Disaster Health Systems, and the Hilltop Institute.
This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy.
Photos provided by panelists.
The Eckert Lecture on Health and Inequality is an annual event dedicated to advancing scholarship on pressing health issues with a focus on promoting health equity across diverse societies. Named in honor of J. Kevin Eckert, a distinguished faculty member who dedicated 35 years to research, teaching, and leadership at UMBC, the lecture reflects his lifelong commitment to improving health outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement. Dr. Eckert’s pioneering work in aging studies and public health—alongside his leadership in shaping UMBC’s academic landscape—continues to inspire scholars and practitioners alike. By supporting the Eckert Lecture, donors contribute to a lasting legacy of research and dialogue aimed at addressing health disparities and fostering meaningful change.
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Our past lectures include:
- 2024: Dr. May Sudhinaraset: Structural Inequities in Maternal and Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare