SECOND ANNUAL
Research Week
May 12-16, 2025
Join us for the second annual NUNM Research Week for events highlighting the exceptional achievements of NUNM researchers, students in the Masters of Clinical Research program, and professionals within the field of health research. All students, staff, and faculty members are invited to join – experience in research is not required! Research Week at the National University of Natural Medicine has the sole intention of building community within the field of research, providing networking opportunities, highlighting current innovative studies, and supporting the work of students through their educational journey.
May 12-16, 2025
NUNM Academic Building
All events will be live streamed
Agenda
More information to come soon!
Monday, May 12
Lunch and Learn
Noon – 1 PM
Josh Goldenberg, ND
1 – 2 PM
Dana Dharmakaya Colgan, PhD
“Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy for Long COVID and other infection-associated chronic illnesses”
Tuesday, May 12
Lunch and Learn
Academic Building 107
11- Noon
Brenna Bray, PhD
“Binge Eating Disorder is a Social Justice Issue! Findings from a Cross-Sectional Mixed-Methods Study of Expert Opinions and Experiences”
Noon – 1 PM
Matthew Hicks, ND, MSiMR
“Low-Income Group Psilocybin Assisted Therapy for Depression: A Feasibility Study”
Wednesday, May 14
Lunch and Learn
Academic Building 301
Noon – 1 PM
Alex Cullen, ND, MSCR
1 – 2 PM
Erica Sharpe, PhD
“Yoga Nidra for Sleep & Pranayama for Hypertension”
Thursday, May 15
12:15 – 2 PM
Research Career Discussion Panel
Academic Building 107
Friday, May 16
All events are in Academic Building 107, unless noted
9-11:30 AM (virtual meeting)
SUGS overview with Dr. Erlandsen & Heather Zwickey, PhD
1-3 PM
Student Oral Presentations
3-3:30 PM
Poster Symposium
3:30 – 5 PM
Mixer & Awards
Why attend Research Week at NUNM?
- For students: Research Week is an opportunity to network with professionals in the clinical research field, make connections for job opportunities, meet potential thesis committee members, practice presenting your research/thesis, learn about current research happenings, build your CV and enter the poster symposium!
- For non-research students: Get up to date on developing health research, and support fellow students.
- For faculty: Meet current research students and offer insight into what it’s like working in this field, to support NUNM students and their progress.
- For professionals: Share your experience with students and the NUNM community, network with future colleagues, and present your research.
Photo Highlights from 2024
Research Highlights
Lydia Norby-Adams collaborates with OHSU to look at gut metabolome in ADHD
Dr. Ben Zimmerman examines how herbs improve brain vascular function in aging
Dr. Lita Buttolph on how traditional East Asian medicine benefits people with neurological disorders
Dr. Matthew Hicks aims to make psychedelic therapy more effective, accessible and equitable
Poster Symposium
NUNM students are invited to enter their scientific research poster to be displayed in the NUNM Academic Building throughout Research Week! Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place. Students will have the opportunity to accompany their poster during the Poster Symposium with an Award Ceremony to follow.
Can’t Make It In Person? Join Our Livestream!
If you’re unable to attend our Research Week events in person–we’ve got you covered. Experience the excitement and knowledge-sharing from the comfort of your own space by joining our livestream sessions. NUNM will broadcast the events in real-time via Zoom, ensuring that you never miss out on valuable insights and engaging discussions. Simply click the link below to join the livestream during the event times.
About the Helfgott Research Institute
NUNM’s Helfgott Research Institute is a professionally independent, non-profit 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.
Sponsors
Research Week is sponsored by NUNM, the Helfgott Research Institute, and Student Government Association.
Past Events
Social Networking Mixer
Dr. Ryan Bradley, State of Research
May 3, 2024
Campus Tour
Clinical Research Program Discussion
with Dr. Ryan Bradley and Dr. Heather Zwickey
NUNM Student Research Presentations
Hannah Lemons: “Impacts of Maternal Exposures During the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pregnancy Outcomes and Offspring Development”
Johnny Lemau: “Beyond the Pain: Prolotherapy as a Transformative Treatment for Frozen Shoulder”
Patricia Filbin: Utilizing Ancient Breathing Techniques and Modern Day Technology to Improve Mental Health
Alex Cullen: “Describing Shen & Shen Ming via a Hybrid Quantum Computational Model”
Lydia Norby-Adams: “Altered Tryptophan Metabolism Following Micronutrients Intervention in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)”
LaDaisy Turner & Adam Patterson: “Global Health Student Fieldwork: Aiming to Connect Clinical Research with Global Health Issues”
Career Discussion Panel
Brice Thompson, ND, MS
Lynne Shinto, ND, MPH
Madeleine Tuson-Turner, ND, MSGH, MSiMR
Matthew Hicks, ND, MS
Nini Callan ND, MS
Ryan Bradley, ND, MPH
Research Poster Symposium
Alex Cullen: “Describing Shen & Shen Ming via a Hybrid Quantum Computational Model”
Danielle ZuZero: “Impact of Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement on Pain and Disability in Patients with Chronic Lumbosacral Radiculopathy: Results from an RCT”
Lydia Norby-Adams: “Altered Tryptophan Metabolism Following Micronutrients Intervention in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)”
Patricia Filbin: “Feasibility of Using a Meditation App in Adults with Anxiety Disorder”
Payton Follestad: “Ayahuasca Effects on Physical and Mental Health: An Observational Study”
Award Ceremony
1st: Payton Follestad
2nd: Lydia Norby Adams
3rd: Patricia Filbin
4th: Alex Cullen
April 30 – May 2, 2024
Lunch and Learn: Research Team Presentations
45-minute presentations followed by 15-minute Q&A
Tuesday: Ben Zimmerman, PhD
“Gota Kola’s effects on brain vascularity and aging”
Wednesday: Shirin Pourafshar, PhD, MSCR, RDN
“Nutrition and food science research as a part of supplement development with Standard Process”
Thursday: Lita Buttolph, PhD, DSOM, MS
“QiGong and Acupuncture in the treatment of neurological disorders”
Sponsors
Research Week 2024 was sponsored by NUNM, the Helfgott Research Institute, Student Government Association, and Standard Process.