Editor's Note

Lisa Cadmus-Bertram, PhD; Editor, Outlook

How do we adapt in times of challenge? In this issue of Outlook, this question is explored in the President's note, a piece from the Evidence-Based Behavioral Medicine SIG, and a joint article from the Health Equity and Student SIGs. The Diabetes SIG authored a piece on connecting science to policy, and Dr. Michael Diefenbach (Development Council Chair) provides guidance on how to combat misinformation. Together, these pieces offer many strategic ideas for our way forward. While grant terminations, hiring freezes, and shifts in funding priorities can be devastating and isolating, SBM's strength has always been in the richness and depth of our community. Here is our home, where we hold fast to our values, collaborate with and guide one another, share opportunities, and lift up trainees and junior investigators. 

This issue also features articles on the importance of understanding how household chaos may contribute to health-related outcomes, app-based chronic pain management, funding opportunities from the VA, and developing mentorship skills as a graduate student or postdoc. I encourage you to read these and benefit from the collective knowledge of SBM's hive mind!

As I begin my term as Outlook Editor, I wish to express special thanks to my predecessor, Dr. Linda Trinh, who has brought us a fantastic array of articles, SBM news, and insightful commentary for the past three years. I'm particularly grateful to Dr. Trinh for her guidance and help as I transitioned into this role. She continues her leadership and service to SBM in her new role as Publications Council Chair.

I hope you all are enjoying the summer -- and beginning to think about your abstracts for SBM's 2026 Annual Meeting!