Presentations

  • Morisano, D. (2023, January). The Promises, and Pitfalls of Psychedelic Healing for Trauma. Panelist in [virtual] discussion led by Ifetayo Harvey with Drs. Nicole Buchanan, Gillian Scott-Ward & Diana Quinn at the Trauma Research Foundation Social Justice Summit. https://traumaresearchfoundation.org/lp/social-justice-summit-2023/
  • Morisano, D. (2022, October). Alumni panel. Talk presented as part of the Certificate in Psychedelics-Assisted Therapies and Research (CPTR) program at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS).
  • Morisano, D. (2022, October). Conducting a psychological/therapeutic assessment in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies. Lecture presented for Psychedelics Today’s Vital Training Program.
  • Souren, J., & Morisano, D. (2022, August). Preparation for Psilocybin-Assisted Therapies. Workshop presented (2x) for the Integrative Psychiatry Institute’s Psychedelic Therapy Training program.
  • Morisano, D. (2021, October). Alumni panel. Talk presented as part of the Certificate in Psychedelics-Assisted Therapies and Research (CPTR) program at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS).
  • Williams, M., & Morisano, D. (2020, July). Race and Psychedelics. Webinar presented for Field Trip Health.
  • Morisano, D. (2019, November). Psychedelics-Assisted Therapies: An Introduction. ROCKS Research Seminar presented at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University, The Netherlands.
  • Morisano, D. (2018, August). “Personality interactions in substance use and academic achievement.” In M. Schippers, D. Morisano, E. A. Locke, & C. Travers, & E. Marschalko, Improving Lives: Personal Goal Setting Boosts Student Performance and Happiness. Symposium presented at the 79th annual Academy of Management Meeting, Chicago, IL.
  • Morisano, D. (2018, May). “On achievement motivation.” In H. Kehr, E. A. Locke, D. Morisano, & K. Schattke, Intrinsic, Extrinsic, and Achievement Motivation in the Work Place. Symposium presented at the 30th Association for Psychological Science (APS) Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA.
  • Morisano, D., Schippers, M., & Chen, Z. (2018, May). Rethinking factors in substance use and university achievement. Poster presented at the 30th Association for Psychological Science (APS) Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA.
  • Morisano, D. (2017, November). Factors in Substance Use, Personality, and University Achievement. ROCKS Research Seminar presented at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University, The Netherlands.
  • Morisano, D., Schippers, M., Travers, C., Scheepers, A., & Locke, E. (2017, July 13). “Personal Goal Setting–Old ideas and New Frontiers: Factors in Academic Achievement, Well-Being, and Leadership.” Symposium presented at the 15th European Congress of Psychology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  • Morisano, D., Schippers, M., Travers, C., Scheepers, A., Marschalkó, E. E., & Locke, E. (2017, July 11). “Personal Goal Setting–Old ideas and New Frontiers: Factors in Academic Achievement, Well-Being, and Leadership.” ERIM Symposium presented at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, The Netherlands.
  • Morisano, D., & Schippers, M. (2017, June 19). “Personal Goal Setting: Factors in Substance Use and Academic Achievement.” Poster presented at the 79th Annual Meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD), Montreal, QC.
  • Morisano, D., & Saitz, R. (2017, June 16). “Publishing Addiction Science.” Workshop presented at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) International Forum, Montreal, QC.
  • Morisano, D., Le, T., & Cerswell, L. (2016, November). “Sociocultural Influences and Issues associated with the Implementation of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Developing Countries.” Symposium presented at the 2016 International Symposium for Contemplative Studies, San Diego, CA.
  • Morisano, D. (2016, November). Goal Setting: Old ideas and New Frontiers: Factors in Substance Use and University Achievement. ERIM Research Seminar presented at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, The Netherlands.
  • Morisano, D., & Linklater, R. (2016, July). “Conducting Research with Indigenous Peoples of Canada: Ethical Considerations for CAMH.” Workshop presented for Scientists at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Toronto, ON.
  • Morisano, D. (2015, November). Personal goal setting: An academic journey. Invited speaker at the Goal Setting Research and Practice in Higher Education Network Workshop (organized by Professor C. Travers), Loughborough University, UK.
  • Schippers, M., Morisano, D., Travers, C., & Locke, E. A. (2014, August). Writing about Goals Enhances Academic Performance and Aids Personal Development. Showcase Symposium presented at the 2014 Academy of Management Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Morisano, D. (2013, August). “The Science of Implementation.” Talk presented as part of a symposium led by Robert Moore on Adapting the NIRN Active Implementation Framework in the Systems Improvement through Service Collaboratives (SISC) Initiative, Global Implementation Conference, Washington, D.C.
  • Thomas, F. C., Cunning, S., Durbin, J., Lin, E., McDonald, J., McKee, H., Morisano, H., Rush, B. (2013, August). Evaluation in the Systems Improvement through Service Collaboratives Initiative: Aligning evaluation with the National Implementation Research Network’s (NIRN) Active Implementation Frameworks. Poster presented at the Global Implementation Conference, Washington, DC.
  • Morisano, D. (2013, June). “Implementation science and its role in treatment system improvement.” Talk presented as part of a panel led by Dr. Thomas Babor on The Future of Addiction: Treatment Planning Tools, Evidence-based Practice, and Global Infrastructure at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) International Forum, San Diego, CA.
  • Morisano, D., McDonald, J. A., McKee, H., Thomas, F.C., & Rush, B.R. (2013, June). Using Service Collaboratives and Implementation Science for System Improvement. Poster presented at the 75th Annual Meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD), San Diego, CA.
  • Morisano, D. (2013, March). CAMH, Implementation Science, and Collaboration. Webinar presented via Adobe Connect to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trials Network (CTN) Research Utilization Committee (and select other SAMHSA, CAMH, and NIDA staff).
  • Morisano, D. (2013, March). Implementing Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs): An Introduction. Talk presented at semi-annual Thames Valley District School Board Psychological Services Retreat, London, ON.
  • Morisano, D. (2013, February). Implementing Evidence-Based Practices: An Introduction. Talk presented at the CAMH Systems Improvement Through Service Collaboratives (SISC) Knowledge Exchange Event, Toronto, ON.
  • Morisano, D. (2012, November). Implementing Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs): An Introduction. Talk Presented at the Ontario Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) Meeting of the Southwest LHIN for training and implementation of the GAIN-SS Screener, London, ON.
  • Morisano, D., Rush, B. R., & Somers, J. (2012, June). Review of and recommendations for youth-oriented mental health and substance-use disorder screening tools. Poster presented at the 74nd Annual Meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD), Palm Springs, CA.
  • Hofstein, Y., Morisano, D., Rosenberg, E., Medeiros, D., and Taufique, S.R. (2012, May). Motivational Interviewing and the use of Wii Fit in an Adolescent Day-Treatment Program. Poster presented at the 24th Annual Convention of the Association for Psychological Science, Chicago, IL.
  • Morisano, D., Hirsh, J. B., Rosenberg, E., & Peterson, J. (2011, June). Substances, academics, and college student goals. Poster presented at the 73nd Annual Meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD), Hollywood, FL.
  • Bhandari, T., Rosenberg, E., & Morisano, D. (2011, May). A personal goal-setting approach to addressing maladaptive adolescent behaviors and negative affect. Poster presented at the 164th Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, Honolulu, HI.
  • Morisano, D., & Babor, T. F. (2010, November). The global infrastructure of addiction science: Research agendas, policymaker priorities, and public health implications. Poster presented at the 138th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA), Denver, CO.
  • Morisano, D. (2010, October). Personal Goal Setting: Seeking Evidence-Based Outcomes and Applications. Grand Rounds (Department of Psychiatry) presented at the St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY.
  • Morisano, D. (2010, July). Keynote Address: Goal setting and academic achievement: Thinking beyond GPA. Keynote conducted at the Golden Key International Honour Society’s International Summit, Scottsdale, AZ.
  • Morisano, D., & Babor, T. F. (2010, June). The global infrastructure for addiction science: A public health perspective. Poster presented at the 72nd Annual Meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence, Scottsdale, AZ.
  • Morisano, D., Hirsh, J. B., Peterson, J. B., Pihl, R. O., & Shore, B. M. (2009, August). The benefits of personal goal setting for academically struggling university students. Poster presented at the 117th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association (APA), Toronto, ON.
  • Morisano, D., Sacco, K. A., George, T. P. (2009, June). Cigarette smokers and non-smokers with serious mental illness: A cross-sectional comparison of neurocognitive function by diagnosis and smoking status. “Late-Breaking Research” talk presented at the 71st Annual Meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD), Reno, NV.
  • Morisano, D. (2009, June). Publication issues for graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty. In T. Babor, D. Morisano, R. Balster, P. Lange, K. Stenius, & P. Miller, Publishing Addiction Science Workshop. International Society of Addiction Journal Editors (ISAJE) Workshop Series conducted at the 2009 NIDA International Forum, Reno, NV.
  • Morisano, D., Sacco, K. A., George, T. P. (2009, June). Cigarette smokers and non-smokers with serious mental illness: A cross-sectional comparison of neurocognitive function by diagnosis and smoking status. Talk presented at the 35th Annual Harvey Stancer Research Day, Toronto, ON.
  • Hirsh, J. B., Guindon, A., Morisano, D., & Peterson, J. B. (2009, May). Positive mood facilitates extraverted impulsivity. Poster presented at the 21st Annual Convention of the Association for Psychological Science (APS), San Francisco, CA.
  • Morisano, D. (2009, February). Goal setting: How changing your mind can change your life. Workshop conducted at the Golden Key International Honour Society Canada Regional Conference, Montreal, QC.
  • Morisano, D. (2008, September). Publication issues related to being a graduate student and postdoctoral fellow. In T. F. Babor, D. Morisano, R. L. Balster, P. Lange, K. Stenius, & P. Miller, Publishing Addiction Science Workshop. ISAJE Workshop/Web Tutorial Series conducted at the Boston University School of Management, Boston, MA.
  • Morisano, D., Peterson, J. B., Hirsh, J. B., Pihl, R. O., & Shore, B. M. (2008, May). Goal setting in university students: Effects on achievement, executive functioning, and mood. Poster presented at the 20th Annual Convention of the Association for Psychological Science, Chicago, IL.
  • Hirsh, J. B., Morisano, D., Guindon, A., & Peterson, J. B. (2008, February). Delay discounting: Associations with personality, cognitive ability, and emotion. Poster session presented at the 9th Annual Convention of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, Albuquerque, NM.
  • Morisano, D., Peterson, J. B., Pihl, R. O., & Shore, B. M. (2006, June). Goal setting: Effects on executive function and academic achievement. Poster session presented at the annual conference of the CPA, Calgary, AB.
  • Morisano, D. (2005, August). Neuropsychological insights about the prefrontal lobes reveal a locus for goal setting and improved prediction of academic performance. In J. A. Irving, D. Morisano, K. Redden, K. Saunders, & B. M. Shore, The multifaceted importance of inquiry-based teaching and learning in gifted education. Symposium conducted at the 16th biennial conference of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC), New Orleans, LA.
  • Morisano, D., Cornish, K. M., & Joober, R. (2004, October). Attention-related behaviors and the dopamine transporter gene in school-aged children. Poster session presented at the 34th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, CA. [*Also published in volume of abstracts*]
  • Morisano, D., Cornish, K. M., & Joober, R. (2004, June). Task attendance behaviors and the dopamine transporter gene in school-aged children. Poster session presented at the 15th Annual Conference on Theoretical and Experimental Neuropsychology (TENNET XV), Montreal, QC.