Research at NUNM - National University of Natural Medicine

Earn a Master’s in Research at NUNM

Master of Science in Clinical Research students learn by conducting their own evidence-based research alongside our expert faculty at NUNM. Students are often published in national journals, present at conferences, and go on to become research scientists and earn PhDs.

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Helfgott Research Institute

The Helfgott Research Institute at the National University of Natural Medicine is a professionally independent, nonprofit research institute whose mission is to conduct rigorous, high-quality, research on the art and science of healing, specifically working to understand natural forms of medicine. Together, scientists from the fields of naturopathic medicine, Chinese medicine, acupuncture, immunology and nutrition apply their expertise to the study of natural medicine. Learn more about the Helfgott Research Institute.

Featured Projects

Oct. 25, 2019Studies in mind-body medicine, nutrition, natural products and more.

Publications

Feb. 27, 2020In 2023 we published 26 research papers.

Research Investigators & Staff

Oct. 25, 2019Meet the research investigators at NUNM who are advancing natural medicine through innovative clinical and academic research. Explore their areas of expertise, projects, and publications.

Student Research Experience

Lydia Norby-Adams collaborates with OHSU to look at gut metabolome in ADHD

Lydia Norby-Adams standing in front of pink wall

March 12, 2024ND student at NUNM also researches food environment impact on health, as well as transgender healthcare.

Patricia Filbin unlocks the power of naturopathic therapies for mental, neurological disorders

April 24, 2024NUNM doctoral student explores effectiveness of app-based meditation for healing from anxiety to traumatic brain injuries.

Dr. Lita Buttolph on how traditional East Asian medicine benefits people with neurological disorders

April 8, 2024NUNM alum and postdoctoral researcher shares how Qigong serves as accessible, affordable rehabilitation therapy for MS.

Sierra Solnick sheds light on real-world consumption patterns of psilocybin

March 14, 2024With background in cannabis extraction, NUNM graduate student seeks to ensure safe usage of entheogen.

Featured Research

NUNM alumnus receives prestigious HEAL K12 for chronic pain research

July 3, 2024Researcher Dr. Ryan Wexler continues study of back pain and mindfulness-based interventions in clinical development program.

Medical News Today: NUNM scientists research how herbs and spices influence gut health

March 19, 2024The study, which appeared in the journal Nutrients, showed that polyphenols may be responsible for an increase in beneficial gut microbes.

Participate in an NUNM Study

NUNM is always looking for individuals to join our research studies. Check the eligibility requirements to see if you can help us make the world a better place through natural medicine.

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