mind body medicine

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) will celebrate a decade of rigorous research with NCCAM's 10th Anniversary Research Symposium: Exploring the Science of Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Speakers will discuss topics including natural products, mind-body medicine, and the intersection of behavioral science and integrative medicine.

People have used some CAM therapies since ancient times and often with little scientific evidence.

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Brain Awareness Week is an international effort to advance public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research.

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is actively involved in brain research, including research on mind-body medicine.

Innovative use of imaging technology allows researchers to study the effects of specific CAM therapies on the brain.

You can find out more about NCCAM's brain research efforts here.

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) seeks an accomplished, innovative neuroscientist and clinician to fill three pivotal roles: as Scientific Director and Clinical Director of its Intramural Research Program (IRP) and as Senior Investigator responsible for developing a new research program in mind-body medicine.

This individual will report to the NCCAM Director and will be a member of the NCCAM leadership.