Dr. Karen Osilla is an Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University’s School of Medicine and a licensed clinical psychologist recognized for her research on families affected by substance use. Her work addresses the unique challenges these often overlooked families face, particularly during the opioid use disorder epidemic. Dr. Osilla received the American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research in 2025 and has been involved in over a dozen clinical trials since 2006, focused on cognitive behavioral therapy, collaborative care, and motivational interviewing for diverse populations, including youth, adults, and military personnel. Her research has garnered funding from organizations such as the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), resulting in over 130 publications. Currently, she is conducting clinical trials that examine the effects of family engagement in opioid use recovery programs (INSPIRE), another initiative focused on offering peer support to family members after a drug overdose death (Healing Together), and two studies exploring ways to support partners who are worried about their loved one's drinking (Partners Connect and UPLIFT).