NCCIH blogs about research developments related to complementary health practices. Check in regularly to keep up with the latest findings.
Addressing Big Data Challenges for Life Science
July 7, 2015
David Shurtleff, Ph.D.
NCCIH's blog team interviews Dr. Pieter Dorrestein on the use of big data for natural products research.
NCCIH Research Programs to be Featured at the 2015 American Pain Society Meeting
May 8, 2015
Emmeline Edwards, Ph.D.
NCCIH priorities in pain research and cutting-edge pain management research will be presented at the upcoming 2015 American Pain Society (APS) meeting, as Dr. Emmeline Edwards explains in this blog post.
Looking for Input on Our Next Strategic Plan
April 14, 2015
Josephine P. Briggs, M.D.
In this blog post, NCCIH Director Dr. Josephine Briggs asks for input on research areas and topics to be included in the Center's next 5-year Strategic Plan.
The R34: An Opportunity for Critical Groundwork in Clinical Trials Research
March 24, 2015
Wendy J. Weber, N.D., Ph.D., M.P.H.
In this blog post, NCCIH Branch Chief Dr. Wendy Weber describes the use of the R34 funding mechanism for early stages of clinical research on mind and body interventions.
Closing the Gap: Research on the Impact of Creative Arts in Military Populations
March 12, 2015
Emmeline Edwards, Ph.D.
Dr. Emmeline Edwards, Director of NCCIH's Division of Extramural Research, discusses the recent Third National Summit: Advancing Research in the Arts for Health and Well-being Across the Military Continuum in this blog post.
NCCIH Working Group Recommends Collaborative Pain Research in Military
February 11, 2015
Josephine P. Briggs, M.D.
In this blog post, NCCIH Director Dr. Josephine Briggs discusses a report from a working group of NCCIH's Advisory Council that recommends large-scale collaborative pain research to benefit military personnel and veterans.