SECOND ANNUAL
Research Week
May 12-16, 2025
Join us for the second annual NUNM Research Week on May 12-16 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. All events will be live-streamed.
Volunteer & Participate
We’re seeking volunteers and committee members to help bring Research Week 2025 to life. A variety of roles are open to accommodate your skillset — research-related or not! Whether you have a little time or a lot, we would love to have you, please fill out the form below to get involved.
Contact us with any further questions at researchweek@nunm.edu.
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.
Research Highlights
Lydia Norby-Adams collaborates with OHSU to look at gut metabolome in ADHD
Ben Zimmerman examines how herbs improve brain vascular function in aging
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
4:30 – 7 PM
Social Networking Mixer
Ken Harmon Community Room
Dr. Ryan Bradley, State of Research
Appetizers and mocktails provided
May 3, 2024
9 – 10 AM
Campus Tour
10 – 11 AM
Clinical Research Program Discussion
Room 301 with Dr. Ryan Bradley and Dr. Heather Zwickey
11:30 AM – 1 PM
NUNM Student Research Presentations
Room 107
Hannah Lemons
Johnny Lemau
Patricia Filbin
Alex Cullen
Lydia Norby-Adams
LaDaisy Turner & Adam Patterson
Family and friends are welcome to attend!
1:15 – 2:30 PM
Career Discussion Panel
Room 107
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
2:45 – 3:30 PM
Research Poster Symposium
Room 107
Alex Cullen
Danielle ZuZero
Lydia Norby-Adams
Patricia Filbin
Payton Follestad
3:45 – 4:30 PM
Award Ceremony
Room 107
Open to all NUNM research students, faculty, and staff
April 30 – May 2, 2024
Noon – 1 PM
Lunch and Learn: Research Team Presentations
Room 107, Main Academic Building
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.