Synthetic Soup: What’s Really in the US Drug Supply?

Synthetic Soup: What’s Really in the US Drug Supply?

The illicit drug supply landscape is rapidly changing. On May 7 at 3:00 PM ET, MacArthur Fellow Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta, PhD, from the University of North Carolina, will share findings from the analysis of over 20,000 street drug samples—revealing emerging synthetic substances, regional variations, and what current overdose trends tell us about the evolving drug environment. This FDA Centers of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI) sponsored lecture emphasizes data-driven insights with real-world narratives to connect the importance of scientific research in understanding the rapidly evolving drug environment.  

Learn more: Synthetic Soup: Drug Supply and Overdose Trends – 05/07/2026 | FDA

Meeting link: Join from Zoom Workplace app – Zoom