Christopher "Kyle" Vance

Kyle Vance is a Research Specialist for the University of Missouri - Saint Louis, Missouri Institute of Mental Health, Addiction Science Team. His interests lie in understanding the impact that resource distribution (naloxone, fentanyl test strips) and education have on communities throughout Missouri. As the Data Management Lead for the team, Kyle coordinates the flow of requests, continually improves processes, and keeps up with changing needs of the vast array of the communities that they serve. Additionally, Kyle contributes to the knowledge base surrounding Substance Use & Addiction through his work in manuscript development. Prior to this work, Kyle served as an Integrated Health Coach at Places for People, serving the communities of St. Louis. His work with people who use drugs (PWUD) in this role inspired his shift to focus on addiction. 

The Addiction Science Team at the Missouri Institute of Mental Health (University of Missouri - Saint Louis) supports individuals who use drugs and communities most affected by addiction by distributing life-saving harm reduction supplies, delivering innovative and accessible training and education, and advancing research to inform responsive, evidence-based policies and practices across the continuum of prevention, treatment, and recovery. These efforts ensure that communities, rural and urban, are well educated and stocked with the tools they need to address the changing landscape of the drug supply in our communities. Through efforts across the state, spanning hundreds of key agencies, the Addiction Science Team promotes effective, compassionate responses to substance use across Missouri and the United States.