Your Compass to Navigating Addiction Research

Stellar support for addiction research and care. 

Our Work

The Northstar Node, led by Dr. Gavin Bart, MD, PhD, is a crucial component of the National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network, focusing on research and clinical trials to improve treatment strategies for addiction, particularly in the realm of opioid use disorders.

Active Northstar Studies

The Northstar Node’s active studies focus on advancing addiction treatment methodologies, particularly for opioid use disorders, through rigorous clinical trials and research, contributing significantly to the field of addiction medicine and patient care strategies.

Completed Northstar Studies

The completed studies of the Northstar Node have contributed significantly to the understanding and improvement of addiction treatments, yielding valuable insights and advancements in the management and therapy of substance use disorders.

Publications & Presentations

The Northstar Node’s publications and presentations encompass a range of groundbreaking work in addiction medicine, showcasing innovative research findings and clinical insights that significantly contribute to the understanding and treatment of substance use disorders.

Our Leadership

Gavin Bart, MD, PhD, Division of Addiction Medicine at Hennepin Healthcare, is a professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota. His specialties include internal medicine and addiction medicine, focusing on clinical pharmacology and the management of opioid use disorders.

“I am committed to making sure you or your loved one receive the best addiction care available; care that is grounded in science with no judgement, moralizing, or unnecessary steps.”

-Gavin Bart, MD, PhD

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Our Constellation of Partners

Northstar Node collaborates with key healthcare and academic institutions, enhancing its research and treatment capabilities in addiction medicine.

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