Opioid ECHO

She completed her predoctoral internship at the VA Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan Medical Center. She is a Professor of Psychology at IUPUI and is the Director of Clinical Training for the Clinical Psychology graduate program area. Her research concerns how impulsivity and its neurocognitive underpinnings impart risk for a wide range of clinical problems and disorders, especially alcohol and substance use. Her work is funded by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the Indiana University Addictions Grand Challenge program.

In his role as the Laboratory Director for Witham Health Services – Toxicology Department, Dr. Wagner provided clinical services for various departments, including the Emergency Room, Pain Management, OB-GYN, Psychiatry, and Addiction Monitoring.

With a diverse background encompassing senior positions in government, academia, clinical, and private laboratories, Dr. Wagner possesses extensive knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in each specific setting. His experience spans environmental, clinical, and forensic toxicology, utilizing a range of analytical techniques, matrices, and administrative protocols.

Dr. Wagner's research interests focus on bio-distribution studies, pharmacogenomics, and drug metabolism, particularly exploring drug-drug interactions. His investigations extend to molecular mechanisms in neurological and metabolic cells/tissues exposed to drugs, metals, and other toxins.

Actively engaged in the scientific community, Dr. Wagner has participated in numerous conferences and workshops. He is a distinguished member of various organizations, including AACC (American Association of Clinical Chemistry), SOFT (Society of Forensic Toxicology), IATDM (International Association of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring), and AAFS (American Association of Forensic Toxicology).

He is ABPN board certified in general psychiatry. He trained at the Indiana University at the Addiction Psychiatry program. He is currently the Director of Addictions program at Methodist Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Tyler also works with IndyCar as a track physician for the Safety Team and is active in simulation education for emergency medicine as well as the department of pediatrics.

Spencer oversaw a team of 6 other recovery coaches that provide peer recovery services to approximately 15 emergency departments & inpatient units across the IU Health System. He obtained his Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach certification (CAPRC2) in 2018. He also obtained MATS (Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist), CSPR-PR (Certified Supervisor of Peer Recovery coaches), & TTS (Tobacco Treatment Specialist) certifications during his time at IU Health Spencer is a person in long term recovery from Substance Use Disorder, with over 6 years of recovery & wellness. He was awarded ICAADA’s 2018 Recovery Coach of the Year.

Spencer recently graduated from Ivy Tech Community College, with his Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN) cum laude and a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). Now, he is currently enrolled at IUPUI pursuing his Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN). Spencer has served as both an expert panelist & facilitator for several IU SoM Project ECHO Tracks. He believes advocacy and education are fundamental to breaking the stigma of SUD and providing high quality care.

Additionally, David serves as the Residency Coordinator for the PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency Program at Eskenazi Health/Purdue University and is responsible for oversight of research, teaching, committee work, and clinical development of the residents.