When many people hear the term “whiplash,” they think of a sore neck — a temporary inconvenience after a car crash or sudden impact. But for millions, that initial “inconvenience” lingers long past what scans and checkups suggest. Months — even a year later — they’re still battling dizziness, brain fog, emotional swings; a strange…Continue Reading PNWU Researchers Uncover Hidden Clues in Chronic Whiplash
Three members of the Pacific Northwest University College of Osteopathic Medicine (PNWU-COM) Class of 2028 spent their summer immersed in groundbreaking diabetes research at the University of Washington Diabetes Institute, gaining hands-on experience that will shape both their futures as physicians and the communities they one day serve. Student Doctors Michelle Graham, Sejal Dhaliwal, and…Continue Reading PNWU Students Take Part in Prestigious UW Diabetes Research Program
Bones are more than structural support for the body — they are living records of growth, stress, and survival. For PNWU Assistant Professor of Anatomy Dr. Christian Heck and his co-authors, that hidden history was illuminated by the most unusual of characters: a small antelope species called a springbok. Famous across southern Africa, springbok are…Continue Reading Unlocking the Hidden Story of Bones with Dr. Christian Heck
PNWU Students and Faculty Illuminate a Hidden Diaphragm Variant At Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU), research often begins with a question rooted in real-world experience. For Dr. Wade Justice, a board-certified radiologist with over a decade in medical imaging, that question was simple but profound: how common is diaphragmatic eventration, a variant long…Continue Reading Curiosity in Action
Dr. Jeff Novack’s Innovative Clinical Trial Reveals Significant Symptom Reduction Through Intermittent Fasting and No-Sugar Diet Long COVID remains a complex and challenging condition with no approved treatments or diagnostic tests. Most of the clinical trials conducted using drugs have so far not shown a significant reduction in symptoms. Dr. Jeff Novack, Professor of Biomedical…Continue Reading Study Led by PNWU Professor Offers New Insights on Long COVID
In a major leap forward for research at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU), students and faculty now have access to a powerful new tool that could change the way we understand — and improve — healthcare materials: the Instron 34SC-5 Universal Testing Machine. Now housed on campus, the state-of-the-art device enables researchers to…Continue Reading Mission in Motion: Research Innovation Expands at PNWU
A Second-Story Balcony. A Community of Scholars. An Unforgettable Academic Tradition: Inside PNWU’s Second Annual Paper Airplane Contest. At Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU), rigorous research and high-level academia are part of the daily fabric. But sometimes, that fabric needs to be folded — sharply, diagonally, and then thrown off a balcony. This…Continue Reading Research Takes Flight
Dr. Malcolm Cutchin Named Among Top 0.5% of Scholars Worldwide As one of the world’s top-ranked scholars, Dr. Malcolm Cutchin has spent a career exploring the complex connections between place, equity, and well-being — leaving a legacy that continues to shape PNWU’s programs and the communities they serve. “I’ve always loved the pursuit of ideas,”…Continue Reading World-Class, Close to Home
PNWU is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Kathaleen Briggs Early as Interim Vice President for Research. A founding faculty member and longtime professor of nutrition, Dr. Briggs Early brings a wealth of experience, deep institutional knowledge, and a nationally recognized research background to this new leadership role. Her appointment follows thoughtful feedback from…Continue Reading Dr. Kathaleen Briggs Early Named PNWU’s Interim Vice President for Research
Two research projects from Pacific Northwest University’s (PNWU’s) School of Occupational Therapy (SOT) have been selected for presentation at the prestigious American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) annual conference in April, marking a significant achievement for the university and its commitment to community-driven healthcare. The research, conducted by PNWU OT students under the guidance of SOT…Continue Reading PNWU Occupational Therapy Students and Faculty to Present Groundbreaking Research at National Conference