Research conducted at the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute addresses our growing health challenges while adding to the evidence base for integrative health practices. With a history of awards from national funding agencies and private donors, our multidisciplinary researchers are dedicated to exploring the science of illness versus wellness, publishing and sharing findings, and improving lives.
Funding
Our research is supported by a combination of federal (National Institutes of Health) and local grants as well as by endowments and philanthropic sources of seed funding.
Team
Our current research is focused on heart disease prevention, the effects and mechanisms of acupuncture, and the use of mindfulness by healthcare providers to promote a greater sense of personal wellbeing and improve safety. We are also assessing how integrative therapies like acupuncture can aid in the nonpharmacologic management of pain in the hospital setting. Our current federally funded clinical trials are using innovative complementary health approaches to prevent and treat disease. For instance, we are examining the novel use of IV chelation therapy that removes environmental toxins to treat heart disease and diabetes.
