As Director of the Mayo Clinic Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program, my research interests are broad and varied. Since the founding of the Program in 2001, we have promoted a collaborative spirit which enables researchers from within (as well as outside of) Mayo Clinic, to share resources, ideas, and expertise regarding research in this exciting realm.

My personal goal is to ensure that research conducted under the auspices of this Program is always held to the same high standards as research in general at Mayo. By asssuring this level of quality, the results we achieve will positively contribute to knowledge that can inform the practice. This will bring real, evidence-based knowledge to the patient and physician trying to incorporate the best of conventional and complementary medicine practices.

Current areas of active focus include Mind-Body applications, herbal and dietary supplements, acupuncture, and massage therapy. Targeted patient populations include those with cancer, heart disease, gastrointestinal disorders, nicotine dependence, fatigue and fibromyalgia.