Research

Danielle ZuZero aims to strengthen craniosacral therapy research, build credibility in the field

April 27, 2025ND-MSCR student and Research Week organizer focuses on chronic conditions and improving mental health.

NUNM researcher uncovers complex roots of binge-eating disorder in ongoing studies

Well yeah I have binge eating. I binge eat the first two weeeks of the month 'cause that's when we have food in the house, and then there's no food in the house the last two weeks of the month..."

April 15, 2025Brenna Bray, Ph.D., draws on psychological and social factors to improve awareness and treatment in healthcare.

Alumnus and NUNM Helfgott researcher appointed to Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board

Dr. Hicks standing outside in front of trees.

April 3, 2025Dr. Matthew Hicks, ND-MSCR '18, to provide recommendations on statewide psychedelic treatment services.

NUNM researchers advance study of hops compound for treating inflammatory bowel disease

Nov. 7, 2024Dr. Ryan Bradley-led study on hops plant for symptoms chronic inflammation featured in National Geographic.

NUNM receives Sheri Eckert Foundation grant to study psilocybin-assisted therapy for depression

Sept. 25, 2024ND alumnus Dr. Matthew Hicks leads pilot study testing outcomes of psychedelic treatment in low-income participants.

NUNM names Dr. Joshua Goldenberg as associate director of the Helfgott Research Institute

Aug. 23, 2024Naturopathic doctor and researcher aims to work with community to promote evidence-based integrative medicine.

NUNM names Dr. Heather Zwickey as Vice President of Research and Academic Excellence

Aug. 7, 2024Helfgott founder, immunology expert and professor will support students and faculty in new leadership role.

Research Week: Lunch & Learn Presentations - Lita Buttolph

March 20, 2024All NUNM community members are invited to attend Lunch and Learn presentations from research professionals, highlighting their current work and career path. These 30-minute presentations will be followed by 15-minute Q&A with the speaker. Thursday, May 2 Noon – 1 PM Main Academic Building, Room 107 Open to all NUNM community, research students, and faculty …

Research Week: Lunch & Learn Presentations - Shirin Pourafshar

March 20, 2024All NUNM community members are invited to attend Lunch and Learn presentations from research professionals, highlighting their current work and career path. These 30-minute presentations will be followed by 15-minute Q&A with the speaker. Wednesday, May 1 Noon – 1 PM Main Academic Building, Room 107 Open to all NUNM community, research students, and faculty …

Research Week: Lunch & Learn Presentations – Ben Zimmerman

March 20, 2024All NUNM community members are invited to attend Lunch and Learn presentations from research professionals, highlighting their current work and career path. These 30-minute presentations will be followed by 15-minute Q&A with the speaker. Tuesday, April 30 Noon – 1 PM Main Academic Building, Room 107 Open to all NUNM community, research students, and faculty …