Research Center Announcements
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Pohlman Selected to Chair WFC Task Force

Parker Research Director, Katherine Pohlman, was selected to chair the WFC's (World Federation of Chiropractic) new Global Patient Safety Task Force. This task force is part of the WFC Research Committee's initiative aimed at reducing incidents and improving the safety culture across the chiropractic profession. "With the current global focus on patient safety, I'm proud to be leading this WFC Task Force, which will support the chiropractic profession but, most importantly, work to minimize adverse events and protect patients," says Pohlman.
US COURSE Study Completes Recruitment
Congratulations to our US colleagues on reaching 45 participants in their cohort of The COURSE Study! With Australia and the US now through their recruitment phase, Canada and the UK are the only currently active cohorts. CANADA is at 27/45 participants recruited (with 14 completed)UK is at 16/45 participants recruited (with 11 completed)
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Strong Parker Presence at 2023 PIE Conference
Eighteen Parker University faculty and administrators attended the Process of Integrating Evidence (PIE) Conference in Toronto, Ontario July 13-15th. This was a highly interactive three-day experience that strives to help CIH educators improve outcomes in their clinical education setting. https://www.thepieconference.org/
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ACC-RAC STUDENT RESEARCH TRAVEL STIPEND AVAILABLE
The Chiropractic Future Strategic Plan is pleased to announce that they are offering a limited number of student travel stipends to present their research findings at the ACC RAC conference in San Diego, California, March 21-23, 2024. This stipend is intended to help cover the cost of travel and lodging, making it easier for students to attend and showcase their hard work and dedication to the field. To be considered, interested students must submit an abstract of their research to ACC-RAC by September 1st and submit an application to Chiropractic Future by September 30th.
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Research Excellence Thursday, September 14th
Presenters: Dr. Michael Moore - WFC Gold Coast, Australia Dr. Andrea Diaz - WFC Gold Coast, Australia Anna McAlinn (student) - WFC Gold Coast, Australia Dr. Leon Tom - WFC Gold Coast, Australia Dr. Brandon Beckerman - LBP, Melbourne, Australia
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Writing Celebration Workshop
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The Writing Celebration Workshop offers Parker faculty:
•A friendly, creative environment •Write alongside your colleagues – know that you aren’t alone •Access to an experienced editor and other scientific writers to brainstorm and problem solve •Canadian snacks!!!
When: Thursday, September 14th, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm and Friday, September 15th, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Where: Research Center space (HS 100A&B – SW corner of the Neuro/Sports pod) and/or HS 108 (conference room) What to bring: Your current manuscript to write – even if it is a blank document |
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October 11-14, 2023
November 1-4, 2023
December 2, 2023
March 21 - 23, 2024
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Dr. Garry LaddDr. Garry Ladd whose article, Perceptions and Use of Tobacco Products in Veteran and Nonveteran University Health Profession Students, will be published in the Texas Public Health Journal (Volume 75, Issue 3) in October 2023, will receive a Faculty Research Incentive Award during the Fall 2023 term.
Dr. Ladd also has an article, Public Health Education: The Status of Health and Health-Related Physical Activity Courses in Texas Community College, which will be published in Frontiers in Public Health, Section Public Health Education and Promotion, for which he will receive a second Faculty Research Incentive Award in the Fall 2023 term.
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Parker University has a research incentive program of cash awards to non-research faculty, staff, and students for their involvement in research. The program is designed to encourage participation in research and help shape the research culture of the University.
Faculty, administration, students, and staff of the University (who are not dedicated research personnel) are eligible for participation in the program. Co-authors who are not from Parker are not eligible.
To be considered for an award, participants must submit an application.
For more information see: https://my.parker.edu/ICS/Research/Faculty_Staff_and_Admin/Research_Incentive_Program.jnz.
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- Research Center:
- Malaya, C.A., Parikh, P.J., Smith, D.L., Riaz, A., Chandrasekaran, S., & Layne, C.S. (2023). Effects of simulated hypo-gravity on lower limb kinematic and electromyographic variables during anti-gravitational treadmill walking. Frontiers in Physiology, 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2023.1141015.
- Morham, S., Reichardt, A., Toth, A., Olin, G., Pohlman, K., & Passmore, S. R. (2023). Patient Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes Associated with Conservative Treatment for Spine Pain in Women Experiencing Socioeconomic Challenges. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2023.04.001.
- Faculty:
- Martin, J., & Sarkar, P. (in press). Nongenomic Roles of Thyroid Hormones and Their Derivatives in Adult Brain: Are These Compounds Putative Neurotransmitters?. Frontiers in Endocrinology, Section Thyroid Endocrinology, 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2023.1210540.
- Ladd, G. (in press). Perceptions and Use of Tobacco Products in Veteran and Nonveteran University Health Profession Students. Texas Public Health Journal, 75(3).
- Ladd G. (in press). Public Health Education: The Status of Health and Health-Related Physical Activity Courses in Texas Community Colleges. Frontiers in Public Health, Sec. Public Health Education and Promotion, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1199734.
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Research Productivity – n=83 ongoing projects Person Centered – 44 Human Performance - 24 Mentorship – 13 Other - 2
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The Research Center's myparker webpage has resources available for faculty and students. This includes the link to the research registry, information on the faculty research incentive program and faculty release time, a calendar with all of the Research Center events, information on Research Honors for students, a link to Human Protection Training, a link to a free student subscription to RRS education and much more. Visit the website to learn more.
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- Parker University uses Cayuse for submitting studies to the IRB. If you need access to the Cayuse IRB system to submit a protocol, please email Dr. Dana Lawrence at dlawrence@parker.edu.
- If you are conducting a study, make sure that it is registered here.
- For ongoing studies, you will receive a registration update the week of October 16th. Please complete no later than October 27th.
- When your publication is accepted… Apply for the Research Incentive Award! Here is the link.
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If you have any questions, please contact the Research Center at:
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