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Ric Scalzo Institute of Botanical Research and Kelai Pharmaceutical Announce Research Partnership

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Kava Research Begins at Biosafety Level 2 and Analytical Plant Chemistry Labs

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  • Kelai Pharmaceutical specializes in the development of advanced drug delivery (ADD) technologies that utilize natural compounds to create safer, more effective, and innovative therapies for addiction, mental health disorders, and related conditions
    "We are particularly excited about starting the discovery partnership with the Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research that builds on a rich traditional use of Kava.
  • We see this as the platform for accelerating our forward-looking research and discoveries around Kava," said Jacqueline Jacques, ND, Chief Executive Officer, Kelai Pharmaceutical.
  • When considering botanical material for research, the team analyzes the plant's background, supply chain, ethnobotanical history, and relevant clinical data.
  • For more information on the Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research, visit scnm.edu/research.

NSF and SCNM's School of Nutrition Collaborate on New Best-in-Class Master of Science Program

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Monday, May 16, 2022

TEMPE, Ariz., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (SCNM) is pleased to announce a one-of-a-kind course created by a collaboration between NSF, the global leader in health standards, and the School of Nutrition's Executive Master of Science in Nutrition Business Leadership (MSNBL) program. The curriculum is designed exclusively for emerging and existing nutrition industry leaders and is the first-ever Master's degree program with integrated regulatory compliance training.

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  • The curriculum is designed exclusively for emerging and existing nutrition industry leaders and is the first-ever Master's degree program with integrated regulatory compliance training.
  • Entitled The Food and Supplement Industry Policies and Regulations, the course is a core part of the MSNBL curriculum.
  • "We are honored to collaborate with the remarkable team at NSF to create this important course for the already impactful MSNBL degree program," said Dr. Gena E. Kadar, DC, MS.MEdL, CNS, founding dean of SCNM's School of Nutrition.
  • The online Executive Master of Science in Nutrition Business Leadership degree is geared toward busy working professionals looking to advance their career and distinguish themselves in their field.

SCNM Names Inaugural Vice President of Inclusive Excellence

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (SCNM) is elated to introduce Dr. Michelle Cromwell as Vice President of Inclusive Excellence & Belonging (VPIEB) marking a pivotal advancement in the College's history.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (SCNM) is elated to introduce Dr. Michelle Cromwell as Vice President of Inclusive Excellence & Belonging (VPIEB) marking a pivotal advancement in the College's history.
  • "We are thrilled that Dr. Cromwell will be joining SCNM in this new and important role," said Dr. Paul Mittman, President and CEO of SCNM.
  • "Every member of the SCNM Community is a stakeholder in the Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging and we look forward to working with Dr. Cromwell to make SCNM a more inclusive community where our members can work, study, and meet their health care needs."
  • The inclusive excellence goals will touch on areas including education, communication, curriculum, training, community building, supporting students, retention strategies, and more.