William Stoops

Behavioral pharmacologist, teacher, amateur chef, wine enthusiast, book lover, proud Davidson and UK graduate (go ‘Cats!), early riser. he/him.

[UK CCTS @UK_CCTS]

The University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science has been awarded a prestigious Clinical and Translational Science Award totaling $33.9 million for its work to innovate research methods, foster upcoming generations of researchers, and measurably improve health in the Commonwealth and beyond. CCTS has received four consecutive awards totaling $97.2 million from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences at the National Institutes of Health. UK President Eli Capilouto joined university research and CCTS leaders at a press conference today announcing the award.

[William Stoops @WilliamStoops]

Alex is a rockstar! So glad to see her work featured. Definitely a proud mentor moment….

[UK Research @ResearchKY]

First-year Ph.D. student Alexandra N. Johansen led a major systematic review published in Pharmacological Reviews, helping guide the search for effective treatments for methamphetamine use disorder and addressing a critical public health challenge.
https://t.co/raBHK2SvRK

[William Stoops @WilliamStoops]

We're hiring in Behavioral Science @universityofky! Science friends, please re-post! https://t.co/MkAwFinSQ2

[William Stoops @WilliamStoops]

@CassieMoorePhD Yay 🎉 congrats!!!

[William Stoops @WilliamStoops]

👉Read this! Alex Johansen’s first paper out of the PAL in Pharmacological Reviews! Translational Medications Development for Methamphetamine Use Disorder: A Systematic Review of Preclinical, Human Laboratory, and Clinical Research - ScienceDirect https://t.co/ssODr6Lq36

[The College on Problems of Drug Dependence @CPDDorg]

CPDD is at @ASPET in Minneapolis this week! Stop by our booth to say hi to Heather and learn more about how we connect and support SUD and addition researchers.

[William Stoops @WilliamStoops]

@npp_journal I got an honorable mention last year…slowly climbing up!

[William Stoops @WilliamStoops]

Nice to see so many friends and colleagues quoted in this new Scientific American article! https://t.co/6Wh4UTk8f6

[Patrick Mulholland @MulhollandLab]

We are looking forward to the 2026 #Alcohol GRC in Ventura, CA! The main meeting starts Feb 22, 2026 (GRS Feb 21-22).  For both, we will be selecting additional invited talks from the submitted abstracts. For consideration, submit your abstract by Oct 10! #alcoholGRC2026

[William Stoops @WilliamStoops]

Thanks @RecoveryAnswers for helping get the word out about this trial!

[Recovery Research Institute at MGH @RecoveryAnswers]

In this study where people with cocaine use disorder received money as a reward for negative cocaine tests (contingency management), reducing cocaine use helped improve cardiovascular health in individuals with cocaine use disorder.

@WilliamStoops

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[UK Research @ResearchKY]

Offering hope beyond addiction.

Dr. Bill Stoops’ @NIH-funded research seeks to understand the development of substance use disorders and find new ways to help Kentuckians.

@UK_Supra_ @UKYMedicine

Learn more: https://t.co/KXsIEUktgm

[William Stoops @WilliamStoops]

⁦@NIH⁩ funded research ⁦@ResearchKY⁩ is critical to helping those affected by SUDs throughout the commonwealth and beyond! https://t.co/ESfhOc6JgV

[UK Research @ResearchKY]

Research drives discovery at UK. Funding from the @NIH makes a difference. UK Acting Vice President for Research Ilhem Messaoudi explains how this funding impacts Kentuckians.

Learn more: https://t.co/BjWjQplhbT

[William Stoops @WilliamStoops]

Took a break from socials for Lent but this paper came out during that time, so I'm publicizing it now.
Very proud of our team's work to show benefits of non-abstinence cocaine treatment outcomes!
https://t.co/qxtVwEjoay

[William Stoops @WilliamStoops]

Last minute study section cancellation has been deeply disruptive and troubling to those submitting and those reviewing alike but it looks like those cancelled meetings can start being scheduled again.
https://t.co/eUbVWQu24a

[William Stoops @WilliamStoops]

Taking on a new position at UK (but don't worry, I'll still be doing lots of research!)

[William Stoops @WilliamStoops]

How alarmed should I be that https://t.co/hozIyaqpdt is apparently shut down?

[William Stoops @WilliamStoops]

Landed at PHL and so excited to spend time with my friends @CSARtemplemed tomorrow!

[William Stoops @WilliamStoops]

This is a big, big deal!

[Keith Humphreys @KeithNHumphreys]

Excellent federal policy decision to support contingency management, the only treatment that works for stimulant addiction.
https://t.co/3eHOsuQI6I

[Keith Humphreys @KeithNHumphreys]

Excellent federal policy decision to support contingency management, the only treatment that works for stimulant addiction.
https://t.co/3eHOsuQI6I