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Opioid Documents in Action: The Rise and Fall of Original OxyContin

Wednesday, October 28 at 10:00 am Add to Calendar 2026-10-28 10:00:00 2026-10-28 10:00:00 Opioid Documents in Action: The Rise and Fall of Original OxyContin Join the UCSF-JHU Opioid Industry Documents Archive on October 28 at 10:00 am PT as we host a Q&A with Dr. Michael J. Madson about his book using OIDA, The Rise and Fall of Original OxyContin.  Michael J. Madson, PhD is an assistant professor of technical communication and user experience at Arizona State University. His research explores how information practices contribute to health and wellness, focusing on three key areas: drug safety (especially opioids and cannabis), therapeutic environments, and the training of healthcare professionals.  Moderated by: Melina Sherman, PhD is an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Sherman’s research mobilizes a multidisciplinary approach to examine the relationship between contemporary health crises, chronic illness, and social suffering in the United States. UCSF Library Rachel Taketa [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public

Join the UCSF-JHU Opioid Industry Documents Archive on October 28 at 10:00 am PT as we host a Q&A with Dr. Michael J. Madson about his book using OIDA, The Rise and Fall of Original OxyContin. 
Michael J. Madson, PhD is an assistant professor of technical communication and user experience at Arizona State University. His research explores how information practices contribute to health and wellness, focusing on three key areas: drug safety (especially opioids and cannabis), therapeutic environments, and the training of healthcare professionals. 
Moderated by: Melina Sherman, PhD is an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Sherman’s research mobilizes a multidisciplinary approach to examine the relationship between contemporary health crises, chronic illness, and social suffering in the United States.