Creighton-University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Psychiatry

Kathleen M. Grant, M.D.

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ACADEMIC DEGREES:

 

Institution	Degree	Year	Field of Study
Creighton University	BA	1972	History
Creighton University	MD	1979	Medicine
Creighton University	Internship	1980	Internal Medicine
Henry Ford Hospital	Residency	1983	Internal Medicine

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PROFESSIONAL:

1983-1986 Medical Coordinator, Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center, Memphis State, Detroit, Michigan

1985 Participated in Healthcare for the Homeless Program, Detroit, Michigan

1987-1989 Medical Director, Parkside Lodge of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas

1988-1989 Clinical Asst. Professor of Family Practice, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas

1990-1991 Staff Physician, Alcoholism Treatment Unit, Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Affairs Hospital, 7400 Merton Minter Blvd., San Antonio, Texas

1990-1991 Clinical Instructor, Departments of Internal Medicine, Family Practice and Psychiatry, Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Affairs Hospital, San Antonio, Texas

1991-Present Medical Director, Substance Abuse Treatment Center, Omaha Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska

1991-1994 Assistant Clinical Professor, Departments of Psychiatry, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE

1991-Present Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE

1994-Present Assistant Professor, Creighton-University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Psychiatry

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• CONTACT INFORMATION:

Contact Name: Kathleen M. Grant, M.D.
Location: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Research Service (151), 4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105.

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• GRANT SUPPORT (last 3 years):

"Matching, Outcomes, and Costs in Substance Abuse/Psychiatric Treatment"
Co-Principal Investigator: Kathleen M. Grant, M.D.
Agency: HSR&D Center for Health Care Evaluation, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA
Type: Cooperative Study (VA HSR&D IIR 95-011), May 1, 1999-October 31, 2000
The purpose of this project is to examine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of hospital and community care for dual diagnosis (substance abuse and psychiatric) patients, using a patient-treatment matching strategy to improve hospital- and community-based residential treatment for substance abuse patients with psychiatric disorders. The Omaha VAMC is one of six sites of this cooperative study. The PI on this grant is Christine Timko, Ph.D. with Dr. Grant acting as a Co-PI.

"Smoking Cessation in Outpatient Alcohol Abuse Treatment #99-07B"
Co-Principal Investigator: Kathleen M. Grant, M.D.
Agency: State of Nebraska Cancer and Smoking Disease Research Grant
Type: Research Grant, July 1, 1998-June 30, 1999
The objective of this study is to address whether inclusion of a smoking cessation program in an outpatient alcohol treatment program alters rates of sobriety and smoking cessation in a veteran population. The PI on the grant is Debra J. Romberger, M.D., a clinical associate, with Dr. Grant and Carolyn McIvor, MBBS, serving as Co-PIs. The consultant on the grant was Janet Kaye Bobo, Ph.D., currently at the Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA.

"Effect of Nicotine Dependence Treatment in Veterans in Outpatient Alcohol Treatment"
Principal Investigator: Kathleen M. Grant, M.D.
Project Dates: April 1, 1997-June 30, 1998
This unfunded pilot study had similar goals to the project described above and resulted in obtaining the State of Nebraska Grant. Co-PIs included Dr. Romberger, with Dr. McIvor and Dr. Bobo as Consultants.

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• PUBLICATIONS (last 3-5 years):

Grant KM, McIvor C, Olsen DM, Olson CA, and Romberger DJ. Nicotine Dependence Treatment in Veterans in Outpatient Alcohol Treatment. 1999 Journal of Addictive Diseases 18(2):117.

Abstract Submitted 11/00:

K.M. Grant, M.D. (ASAM), S. Agrawal, M.S., D.M. Olsen, M.S., J.H. Northrup, M.A., D.J. Romberger, M.D., "Characteristics of Outpatient Veterans who are Smokers and have Alcohol Use Disorders"

Manuscript Submitted in 12/00:

Kathleen M. Grant, M.D., Jay H. Northrup, M.A., Sangeeta Agrawal, M.S.

Denise M. Olsen, M.S., Carolyn McIvor, M.D., Debra J. Romberger, M.D. "Smoking Cessation in Outpatient Alcohol Treatment"

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• PREVIOUS GRADUATE STUDENTS/POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWS (present location):

None

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• CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS:

Current NIH proposal with anticipated funding in the spring of 2000:

Objectives: The purpose of the current proposal is to test the use of sustained release bupropion in patients in treatment for alcohol abuse/dependence as an aid for smoking cessation. It is our overall hypothesis that cigarette smoking cessation can be achieved in patients during treatment for alcohol abuse/addiction, particularly if treatment is tailored. Our proposed work will address the following four specific aims: Aim one will assess whether the use of sustained release bupropion as a smoking cessation aid alters abstinence from cigarette smoking for patients with alcohol abuse/dependence in an alcohol treatment program. Aim two will assess whether the use of sustained release bupropion as a smoking cessation aid alters sobriety from alcohol in patients. Aim Three will assess the incidence of side effects of sustained release bupropion when used as a smoking cessation aid for patients with alcohol abuse or dependence in an alcohol treatment program. Aim Four will assess the adherence to the medication regimen between the two groups.

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• SPECIALIZED LABORATORY/CLINICAL RESEARCH RESOURCES:

N/A