Sheila Nagamatsu

27. EPIGENOME-WIDE ANALYSIS REVEALS DISTINCT DNA METHYLATION PROFILES FOR OPIOID DEPENDENCE VERSUS OPIOID EXPOSURE

Background The U.S. opioid epidemic represents a serious public health crisis. While epigenetic mechanisms have been linked to opioid use disorder (OUD), more research is needed to identify actionable biomarkers that distinguish opioid exposure from opioid dependence. In this stu...