The National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) Department of Research recently published, “Vibration and Acoustic Crepitus Sensing Using Piezoelectric Accelerometers,” in the November edition of the Journal of Engineering and Science in Medical Diagnostics and...
Faculty Achievements

Faculty Achievements
NUHS Faculty Dr. Green Featured in Prevention Magazine
In the July 2022 issue of Prevention Magazine, Jennifer Green, ND, chief naturopathic medicine clinician at the National University Whole Health Center-Lombard, Illinois discusses the natural benefits of antioxidant-rich tomatoes. She also shares her favorite recipes...
Dr. Pearson named ACA’s Academician of the Year
Nakiesha Pearson, DC, ND, NUHS Chair of the Clinical Sciences Department, recently received the Academician of the Year Award from the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). The award recognizes individuals for their efforts to advance the profession through academic or educational excellence.
Dr. Mackenzie Ott to serve as interim Chair of the Basic Sciences Department – Florida
Mackenzie M. Ott, Ph.D., has been appointed to interim Chair of the Basic Sciences Department at the NUHS Florida-site. In her new position, Dr. Ott will play a more active role within university administrative committees.
Dr. Frydrych takes on new role as Chief Chiropractic Clinician
Frank Frydrych, Jr., DC, has been named Chief Chiropractic Clinician at the NUHS Whole Health Center on the Illinois campus.
NUHS Faculty Dr. Dybala featured in Prevention magazine
In the April issue of Prevention Magazine, Melissa Dybala, ND, DC, a lecturer at NUHS, discusses the natural benefits of red wine vinegar. She also shares her favorite recipes that can be made at home, including a yogurt mask that can be used to balance moisture and reduce acne, a brown sugar scrub to exfoliate dry skin, and a healthy vinaigrette recipe.
Dr. Strauss to serve fourth term as president of the Pinellas Park/Gateway Chamber of Commerce
Daniel Strauss, DC, Dean of the College of Professional Studies at National University – Florida-site, was recently elected to serve another term as president of the Pinellas Park/Gateway Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Strauss previously served 3 one-year terms as...
Dr. Jenkins brings teaching passion and clinical experience to new role as Chair of the Department of Basic Sciences
Moira Jenkins, DC, LAc., has recently been named Chair of the Department of Basic Sciences for National University’s Illinois campus.
Dr. Smith honored for his work in naturopathic medicine with Vis Award
Fraser Smith, ND, Assistant Dean of the NUHS naturopathic medicine program, received the Vis Award from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) last month at its convention in Phoenix. “I was speechless, which is, if you ask my students, a very rare...
NUHS Florida faculty Dr. Guadagno and DC student Michael Stern join medical staff during Olympic Trials in Oregon
NUHS Florida faculty Carlo Guadagno, DC, CCSP, ICCSP, FICC, and Michael Stern, a student in the chiropractic medicine program, recently served as members of the medical staff for the USA Track and Field Olympic Trials from June 18-27 in Eugene, Oregon.