Basic Science Research Facility
Laboratory Animal Resources
The Laboratory Animal
Resources team provides high quality animal housing
and veterinary services 365 days a year for all basic science research projects. They
operate under the direction of the Palmer Institutional Animal Care and Use
Committee. Housing environmental conditions are maintained as
specified in the National Research Council's Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and
the United States Animal Welfare Act. The site is licensed and inspected by the Iowa Department of
Agriculture. Laboratory Animal Resources also advises researchers, staff and
students on animal experimental issues while promoting best practices for
responsible use of animals.
Neuroscience, Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratories
The neuroscience, cellular and molecular biology teams have multiple
laboratories with space and equipment necessary to conduct an array of sophisticated
basic science research studies using spinal manipulative therapy. They are able
to perform aseptic surgeries, behavior testing, and histology including image
capture and analysis. A novel experimental spinal manipulative therapy device
capable of delivering low velocity variable amplitude spinal manipulation is
available. In
addition, the team members are engaged in research involving immunology,
serology and molecular biology.
Research Clinic Facility
The Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research clinic is a
2,700-square-foot facility that includes consultation, exam and treatment
rooms, offices, an X-ray suite and a clinical biomechanics laboratory. Patient
parking is available next to the clinic entrance. The primary mission of
Palmer’s Research Clinic is to conduct high-quality chiropractic clinical
research. The experienced staff is committed to making sure participants
thoroughly understand all aspects of involvement in a study and our skilled
doctors of chiropractic carefully provide high-quality care in a research
setting.
Technique Assessment Facility (West Campus)
The Technique Assessment Facility on the West Campus includes a large laboratory space, which houses two specialized adjusting tables, surface EMG equipment and other equipment used in reliability and validity studies. There is also an ancillary area used as a waiting room for research study participants.
Contact Us
Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research
800-682-1625
palmer-research@palmer.edu
Student Research Program
research-programs@palmer.edu