School of Chiropractic

Research at the School of Chiropractic and Sports Science

The School of Chiropractic and Sports Science at Murdoch University is developing its research profile for the advancement of knowledge pertaining to the practice of chiropractic, sports science and other relevant areas for the betterment of human health and performance by undertaking and encouraging high quality, efficiently conducted ethical research into the basic, clinical, performance and educational sciences. Below is a list of Grants, Recent publications including Textbooks, Journal papers and also work in progress.

The Research Committee at the School of Chiropractic and Sports Science :

Dr. Bruce F. Walker (Chair)	bruce.walker@murdoch.edu.au
		Current Grants
Dr. Mark Hecimovich	m.hecimovich@murdoch.edu.au	Interested in Research?
Dr. Peter Bryner	peter@burswoodhealth.com.au	Journal Papers 2008
Dr Randy Beck	r.beck@murdoch.edu.au	Posters 2008
Rick Griffin (Adjunct) Ex-officio member	rgriffin@seattlemariners.com	Work in Progress 2008
Dr Barrett Losco	b.losco@murdoch.edu.au	Summer Scholarships 2009
A/Prof Brian Nook	b.nook@murdoch.edu.au
Dr Vincenzo Cascioli	v.cascioli@murdoch.edu.au
Dr Gregory Parkin-Smith	g.parkin-smith@murdoch.edu.au
Dr Timothy Fairchild	t.fairchild@murdoch.edu.au
Dr Abbey Chilcott

VISION

The School of Chiropractic and Sports Science Research Committee is implementing a strategy to establish itself as a national and internationally competitive, research-intensive School, committed to the creation and transfer of knowledge. This research strategy aims to create the physical and cultural environment that will enable the School of Chiropractic and Sports Science to build on its current strengths and establish a national and international profile based on world-class, cutting-edge research. The aim of this strategy is to enable all research areas and interests within the School of Chiropractic and Sports Science to achieve the highest level in that exercise.

The School Research Committee will develop a positive culture of discovery, peer review and enterprise, with the aim of producing tangible benefits for the School, the University, the profession and, most importantly, the community at large.

The School Research Committee will strive to provide exceptional post-graduate research opportunities that will attract and retain the best candidates. It will also be particularly supportive in developing the research potential of academic staff.

To achieve the School Research Committee's vision for research we will rely on our best assets. These are clinical research at the University Chiropractic Clinic and also selected clinics in the community; collaborative research with other Schools within Murdoch University; and collaborative research with other Institutions nationally and internationally. Sports Science research will commence in 2009.

Ultimately, our goal is to support significant scholarly and creative research projects which enhance human performance and reduce pain and suffering within the population.