International Forum - NIDA International Program Awards of Excellence - Juana M. Tomás-Rosselló, M.D., M.P.H.

Excellence in International Leadership, 2008

Juana M. Tomás-Rosselló, M.D., M.P.H.
Global Challenges Section
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Vienna, Austria

In her role at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Dr. Juana Tomás-Rosselló has built a vibrant, effective international network of resource centers that synthesizes and disseminates best practices and lessons learned on drug abuse treatment and rehabilitation. TreatNet builds international bridges among researchers, connects investigators with service providers, and guides policymakers in developing programming and planning initiatives to improve the quality, accessibility, and affordability of drug treatment options. Using a train-the-trainer approach, Dr. Tomás-Rosselló and her TreatNet colleagues build treatment capacity, ensuring that evidence-based treatment protocols are implemented around the globe.