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\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Welcome to the <strong>Basic and Applied Addictions Research (BAAR) Laboratory<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">at<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Emory University<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Our research team is dedicated to advancing knowledge and research in and around <strong>addictions<\/strong>, with a particular focus on <strong>substance use and related health outcomes, including HIV<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are particularly focused on <strong>developing and testing new strategies and programs, especially digital tools<\/strong>, to better understand the mechanisms driving behaviors like addiction and how we can better support affected individuals and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BAAR Lab&#8217;s mission is to produce <strong>high-quality empirical science<\/strong> and design <strong>effective interventions<\/strong> to improve health outcomes and provide support for individuals impacted by substance use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"http:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/02\/1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-410\" 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addictions, with a specific focus on substance use and related health outcomes. Our work involves developing and testing new strategies and digital tools to uncover the mechanisms that drive addictive behaviors.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/02\/how.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-426\" style=\"width:264px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/02\/how.png 1200w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/02\/how-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/02\/how-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/02\/how-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/02\/how-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/02\/how-624x624.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">How do we do it?<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">                                                      We conduct rigorous research by treating our participants as respected collaborators and experts on their own lives. By combining team science with meticulous data collection and ethical integrity, we transform questions and ideas from scientists and students into impactful scientific advances.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/02\/why.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-428\" style=\"width:268px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/02\/why.png 1200w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/02\/why-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/02\/why-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/02\/why-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/02\/why-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/02\/why-624x624.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Why do we do it?<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">                                                           We believe that high-quality empirical science is essential to better support individuals and communities affected by substance use and HIV.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Many people face incredibly difficult moments due to addiction, and our goal is to provide the insights and tools necessary to improve their health and quality of life.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Please explore our website to learn more about our work and ways to get involved!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/research\/\">Current Projects<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/past-publications\/\">Publications<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/01\/textingstock-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/01\/textingstock-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/01\/textingstock-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/01\/textingstock-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/01\/textingstock-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/01\/textingstock.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Alcohol Feedback, Reflection, and Morning Evaluation (A-FRAME): Refining and testing feasibility and acceptability of a smartphone-delivered alcohol intervention for heavy-drinking young adults<\/strong>. Merrill, J.E.,&nbsp;<strong>Gebru, N.M.<\/strong>, Peterson, R. et al.&nbsp;<em>Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research<\/em>, (2024).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/acer.15424\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/acer.15424<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Relationships among substance use, sociodemographics, Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) awareness and related attitudes<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Gebru<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>N.M.<\/strong>, Benvenuti, M.C., Rowland, B.H.P. et al.&nbsp;<em>Substance Use &amp; Misuse<\/em>, (2022).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/10826084.2022.2040030\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/10826084.2022.2040030<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A behavioral economic examination of sexual behaviors in the era of pre-exposure prophylaxis via explanatory sequential mixed methods<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Gebru, N.M.<\/strong>, James, T.G., Ahn, S. et al.&nbsp;<em>Archives of Sexual Behavior<\/em>, (2024).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10508-024-02822-8\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10508-024-02822-8<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/01\/Emory-Logo-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-111\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.9693530079455166;width:399px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/01\/Emory-Logo-1.png 386w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/emory-baar-lab\/files\/2026\/01\/Emory-Logo-1-300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>\u00a92026 BAAR Lab<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Basic and Applied Addictions Research (BAAR) Laboratory at Emory University Our research team is dedicated to advancing knowledge and research in and around addictions, with a particular focus on substance use and related health outcomes, including HIV. 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