National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine

News and events

Catch up on all the latest news from the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine. Our research into evidence-based natural medicines will play an important role in health and wellbeing outcomes, positioning NCNM at the forefront of solutions to Australia’s growing healthcare needs.

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Phone: 02 6620 9634
Email: caitlin.zillman@scu.edu.au

Researcher Spotlight: Associate Professor Matthew Leach

Associate Professor Matthew Leach is a registered nurse and naturopath who has earned an international reputation for his achievements in health services research.

25 September 2020

Student Spotlight: Sophia Gerontakos

PhD candidate Sophia Gerontakos is a naturopath, herbalist and massage therapist with a multi-level approach to wellness: physical, mental and emotional health. In her practice, Sophia has experience treating a broad array of ailments, but has a special interest in naturopathic medicine and mental health.

9 September 2020

Asthma in rural Australia: can we breathe a little easier?

While rural Australians are disproportionately affected by chronic disease this may not be the case with asthma, according to new research from Southern Cross University.

4 September 2020

Critical thinking and clinical reasoning in health and science students

Article by Dr Andrea Bugarcic, Senior Lecturer in the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University.

Critical thinking and clinical reasoning are both important concepts in health care that underpin safety and efficacy of any treatment, and contribute to the development of clinician’s experiences and effective patient education.

19 August 2020

Cancer patients worldwide sought for online survey of pain and treatment

The types of pain relief treatments cancer patients use is the subject of a new international online survey led by Southern Cross University. The aim of the survey is to map out exactly which treatments are used, including medical and complementary treatments, and why patients choose specific treatments. Researchers are seeking participants who have undergone cancer treatment and experience pain.

19 August 2020

Researcher Spotlight: Dr Janet Schloss of the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine

Dr Janet Schloss is an accomplished researcher who has dedicated the past decade to building the evidence-base for naturopathy, nutrition and integrative and complementary medicine, mostly through conducting clinical trials.
Janet has received industry recognised researcher awards and has a number of ground-breaking studies.

11 August 2020

Australian-first study explores complementary medicine for complex pain conditions in veterans

Southern Cross University’s National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) researchers are conducting the first comprehensive examination of integrative healthcare in military populations in Australia – a study that hopes to highlight the potential benefits of this approach to the management of chronic pain.

30 July 2020

Interdisciplinary approach to diabetes management is vital for patient outcomes

Article by Associate Professor Matthew Leach, Deputy Director of Education at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine. Diabetes is a disease that affects around 1.2 million people in Australia, and 422 million people globally, and something that I have been researching over the past decade. In particular, I have been exploring new, patient-centric solutions to managing the condition.

20 July 2020

Innovative technology in organics course cements online learning as way forward

Go on organic farm field trips and talk to farmers about their crops, all from your home office, with the new Graduate Certificate in Organic Food and Nutrition.

26 June 2020

New appointments bolster leadership at National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine

Southern Cross University welcomes the appointments of four senior members to its National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine as the centre prepares to offer postgraduate courses from January 2021. An international search to identify academic researchers who are education and research leaders in health and medicine, not just in naturopathic education.

11 June 2020

Director Announced for New National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine

The new National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) is set to open at Southern Cross University’s Lismore Campus 24 March, 2020. The NCNM aims to deliver ground-breaking research opportunities and unprecedented avenues for collaboration with local, national and international research scientists and industry professionals.

4 March 2020

$10 million donation helps establish National Centre for Naturopathic Medicines

A $10 million donation by philanthropist Marcus Blackmore and his wife Caroline to Southern Cross University will help establish the first National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine.

28 November 2018