Faculty

Caleb J. Banta-Green

Adjunct Research Professor, Epidemiology
Research Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Adjunct Research Professor, Health Systems and Population Health

206-685-3919

Education

PhD Health Services Research, University of Washington, 2008
MPH Public Health, University of Washington, 1997
MSW Social Work, University of Washington, 1996
BA Biology, University of California (Santa Cruz), 1993

Contact

206-685-3919

WA

Bio

Dr. Banta-Green is the director of the UW Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology and Research (CEDEER) and a Research Professor at the UW Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute. His main areas of epidemiological and health services research are substance use disorders involving opioids and stimulants and interventions to support recovery and reduce substance-related harms. He is particularly interested in developing interventions that are accessible to all people, including those who are most marginalized, such as those who are unhoused, utilizing harm reduction services, or in the criminal legal system. He provides technical assistance and evaluation services for public health and safety interventions.

Research Areas

Research Interests

Drug overdose/poisoning; Drug and substance use epidemiology

Recent Publications (PubMed)

Beyond Fentanyl Test Strips: Investigating Other Urine Drug Test Strips for Drug Checking Applications.
(2024 Sep)
Forensic Chem 40():
Sisco E, Appley MG, Pyfrom EM, Banta-Green CJ, Shover CL, Molina CA, Biamont B, Robinson EL
Community-Based Medications First for Opioid Use Disorder - Care Utilization and Mortality Outcomes.
(2024)
Subst Abuse Rehabil 15(): 173-183
Banta-Green CJ, Owens MD, Williams JR, Floyd AS, Williams-Gilbert W, Kingston S
Expanding Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: Federal Policy Is Only a Part of the Solution.
(2024 Jul)
Am J Public Health 114(7): 693-695
Heidari O, Banta-Green CJ
Acceptability and anticipated effectiveness of a safe supply of opioids, among people who inject opioids in King County, WA.
(2024 May)
Int J Drug Policy 127(): 104389
Palayew A, Banta-Green CJ, Lamont M, Damper D, Moreno C, Goodreau SM, Mooney SJ, Glick SN
Emergency Room Utilization and Methamphetamine Overdose Symptoms Among Syringe Services Program Participants in Washington State.
(2024)
Subst Use Misuse 59(7): 1012-1019
Frank ND, Banta-Green CJ, Guthrie BL, Kingston S, Tinsley J, Whiteside L, Glick SN
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