Research
Charged with ensuring a robust research environment in chiropractic that is well-funded with a clear pipeline for researchers to advance the body of a work. Volunteers must attend monthly meetings and actively participate and assist with action items/tasks relate to the workgroup goals.
GOALS
2022
- Hire science writer(s) to communicate research topics
Complete April 2022 - Identify and create a distribution platform and process for the translated work.
In Process
2023
- Establish a funded research scholarship.
Complete March 2023
▶︎ INFO HERE - Hire a team to create a practice-based research study plan, with recourses needed to execute.
Complete December 2023 - Establish scholarships for student research.
Complete August 2023
▶︎ INFO HERE
2024
- There are sponsored Ph.D. and fellowship positions
- The profession is actively engaged in research
- The profession better understands what researchers do and their role in the profession
- Translational research is actively funded and occurring to meet other priority needs
- Schools are encouraging dual degree tracks in research
- There is an established Chiropractic Science Network
MEET THE TEAM
Dr. Heidi Haavik
Chair
VP Research, NZ College of Chiropractic, PhD (University of Auckland). Author ‘The Reality Check’, Director Haavik Research Ltd.
Dr. Katherine Pohlman
Vice-Chair
Katherine Pohlman, D.C., M.S. Ph.D. is Director of Research at Parker University and the 2020 ACA Researcher of the Year.
Dr. Joe Betz
Secretary
While in active practice for 20 years, Dr. Joe Betz has also been a contributing author of three clinical practice guidelines on chiropractic best practices.
Dr. Brian Anderson
Dr. Anderson, DC, MPH, MS, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. After 15 years in clinical practice, he completed his PhD in Health Sciences with a focus on Health Services Research. His research focuses on healthcare utilization for spine-related disorders.
Dr. Monika Buerger
Dr. Buerger is a practicing chiropractor in Idaho and contributing author. She has also been lecturing nationally and internationally for over 25 years.
Dr. Louis Crivelli
Dr. Louis Crivelli, DC, MS, a practicing Chiropractor in Greenbelt, MD, and past Chair of Clinical Compass, is also a Co-Author of 5 CPG’s (Clinical Practice Guidelines) for Chiropractic practice.
Dr. Philip Facquet
Dr. Facquet is in private practice in Smithtown, New York and a District 7 Board Member of the New York State Chiropractic Association District Newsletter Editor.
Dr. Dana Lawrence
Dr. Dana Lawrence is the Senior Director of Faculty development and Special Projects, Parker University.
Dr. Cynthia Long
Palmer College of Chiropractic. She holds a MS degree in statistics and a PhD in biostatistics.
Dr. Mohsen Radpasand
Dr. Radpasand holds degrees in Medicine, Chiropractic and a M.S. in Clinical Research. His research interests focus on CAM treatment, their effect on Sport related injuries, and its biomechanical significance.
Dr. Nathan Schilaty
Dr. Nathan Schilaty, DC, PhD–Clinical Neuroscientist with specialty in neuromechanics and biomechanics. Dr. Schilaty holds dual roles as Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery and Medical Engineering at the University of South Florida.
Dr. Cliff Tao
Dr. Cliff Tao lives in Irvine, California. He has owned and operated a chiropractic radiology practice since 2004.
VIDEO LIBRARY
Fellowship Update – 2024 Q2
Fellowship Update – 2024 Q1
ARTICLES
New research supports spinal adjustment as a superior choice for your health and headaches
How quickly can chiropractic care help with cervicogenic headaches?
Cervicogenic Headaches Research Article – Chiropractic Version
Cervicogenic Headaches Research Article – General Health Version
Research Training Opportunities
| Training Program | Sponsor | Website | Director |
| Yale IMPAACT Fellowship | NCMIC Foundation | IMPAACT | Anthony Lisi |
| VA Chiropractic Residency | VA Chiropractic Residency | Anthony Lisi | |
| Palmer College of Chiropractic Research Center Post-doctoral Research Scholar | PCCR Research Scholar | Cynthia Long | |
| Dartmouth College Chiropractic Research Fellowship | Chiropractic Future | Dartmouth Fellowship | Louis Kazal |
| Osher Center Chiropractic Research Fellowship | NCMIC Foundation | Osher Fellowship | Peter Wayne |
| Aurora Health Care- Integrated Clinical Practice Chiropractic Residency Program | Aurora Healthcare Residency | Eric Kirk | |
| University of Minnesota Integrative Health & Wellbeing Research Program | Integrative Health Research Program | Roni Evans | |
| Parker University MS in Clinical Research | Parker MS Clinical Research | Garry Ladd | |
| University of South Florida Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Research | NBCE | USF NMSK Research | Nathan Schilaty |
| University of Michigan Clinical Pain Career Development Award | NIH HEAL Initiative | U of Michigan K12 | Daniel Clauw |
| Boston University School of Medicine Academic Primary Care Fellowship | NIH, NIDA, HRSA, AHRQ, ACS | Boston U Fellowship | |
| VA Advanced Fellowship in Health Systems Research | VA Health Systems Fellowship | Michelle Mengeling, Kumar Bharat | |
| University of Utah HEAL PAIN cohort T90/R90 training program | NIH T90-R90 Program | University of Utah | Julie Fritz, Adam Gordon |
| Medical College of Wisconsin DC Fellowship | Medical College of Wisconsin | Jeffrey King | |
| University of North Carolina T32 CIH Research Fellowship | NIH | UNC T32 CIH Fellowship | Susan Gaylord |