Works by faculty, physicians and students

Presentations and Research Publications

Publications

Sonoran University faculty, physicians and students have published various works on numerous topics in notable medical and scholarly journals. Upcoming, recent, and past research publications can be found below.

Accessing Research Articles: Students can always request Full Text Journal articles, free of charge for Sonoran University students and alumni, from the University Library: library@sonoran.edu

*Research published or presented prior to October 2022 may be listed as Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (SCNM).

  • Kirby, J, Adams, J, Trahan, S, Audhya T, Musavi, A, Kennedy, S, Alexander, A: Vitamin D and Covid-19, A testing and treatment pilot study, August 2023; https://www.naturalmedicinejournal.com/journal/vitamin-d-and-covid-19
  • Stage, K, Egg Yolk Choline and Cognitive Function: Results from a randomized, controlled trial. Natural Medicine Journal October 2023. https://issuu.com/impacthealthmedia/docs/nmjmag23_cognition-mental_health_final?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ
  • Pizano, J, Contributed as an author of Chapter 72 “Weakness and painful numbness in the arms and legs: Thiamine/Vitamin B1 deficiency exacerbating neurological symptoms in hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.” , Francomano, C.A., Hakim, A.J., Henderson, F.C. and Henderson, L.G.S. (at press—to be released November 2023) Symptomatic: The Symptom-based Handbook for EDS and Hypermobility
  • SUN Li-tang, LIU Ming-chuan, CAO Jian, SONG Tong-tong, Jennifer Alfrey, LI Min-jie, (August/December 2023), Study on the Improvement of Quality Standard for Epimedium Based on Multi-index Quantitative Fingerprint and Stoichiometry (1.Mary Kay (China) Company Ltd., Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China; 2.Mary Kay Inc, Manufacturing and R&D Center, Lewisville 75067, Texas, USA)
  • Fahoum M, Ross K. An Integrative Approach for Improving and Managing Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): A Case Report. Curr Res Cmpl Alt Med. 2023;7: 211. https://doi.org/10.29011/2577-2201.100211
  • Ross, K. Improvements in Premenstrual Syndrome, Primary Dysmenorrhea, and Menorrhagia with Natural Therapies: A Case Report. Curr Res Cmpl Alt Med. 2023; 7: 207. https://doi.org/10.29011/2577-2201.100207
  • Ross K. Psychobiotics: Are they the future intervention for managing depression and anxiety? A literature review [published online ahead of print, 2023 Feb 20]. Explore (NY). 2023;S1550-8307(23)00058-7. doi:10.1016/j.explore.2023.02.007
  • Hollywood, J. B., Hutchinson, D., Feehery-Alpuerto, N., Whitfield, M., Davis, K., & Johnson, L. M. (2023). The Effects of the Paleo Diet on Autoimmune Thyroid Disease: A Mixed Methods Review. Journal of the American Nutrition Association42(8), 727–736. https://doi.org/10.1080/27697061.2022.2159570
  • Ross, K., VanNortwick, M., & Dragone, D. (2021). Innovative therapies for mood disorders: A case report. EXPLORE, 17(3), 208–212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2020.03.011
  • Zyglis, E. and Langland, J.O. (2021). Anti-bacterial activity of heat sterilized honey based on floral origin. Frontiers in Pharmacology (submitted).
  • Hartwell, L., Stein, A., Gillen, A., Jones, G., Nelson, E., and Langland, J.O. (2021). Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of botanicals used during the Black Plague.  J. Herbal Med. (submitted).
  • Turner, T., Ruiz, G., Gerstel, J., & Langland, J. (2021). Characterization of the antibacterial activity from Ethanolic extracts of the botanical, Larrea tridentata. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 21(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-021-03344-9 
  • Abers, M., Schroeder, S., Puchalski, K., and Langland, J.O. (2021). Antimicrobial activity of the aromatic constituents from essential oils. BMC Comp. Med. 21, 124 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-021-03285-3.
  • Ferreira, V., Langland, J.O. (2021). Treatment of herpes zoster with botanical interventions: case report. Medicine Case Reports and Study Protocols: January 2021 – Volume 2 – Issue 1 – p e0058
    doi: 10.1097/MD9.0000000000000058 
  • Serino E, Chahardoli A, Badolati N, Sirignano C, Jalilian F, Mojarrab M, Farhangi Z, Rigano D, Stornaiuolo M, Shokoohinia Y, Taglialatela-Scafati O. Salvigenin, a Trimethoxylated Flavone from Achillea Wilhelmsii C. Koch, Exerts Combined Lipid-Lowering and Mitochondrial Stimulatory Effects. Antioxidants. 2021; 10(7):1042. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox10071042 

Presentations

Sonoran University students and faculty frequently present their research at conferences. Recent and past research presentations can be found below.

 

*Research published or presented prior to October 2022 may be listed as Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (SCNM).

  • Trapp, S.C. (Jan. 2023) SC. Trapp, Lab Aroma Lab cannamist Course (international) Terpene Basics and in Medicine
  • Gerstel, J. (Feb 2023) Molecular and Cellular Biology Colloquium Presentation at Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ) Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) and its effect towards stress, anxiety, and neurodegeneration
  • Fine, A, Integrative Healthcare Symposium, Environmental Medicine: A necessity for patient care in the 21st Century, New York City, New York, February 2023
  • Francomano CA, Pizano JM , Zingman A, Brock I, Maitland , Schubart JR. March 2023.  P168 Nutritional Markers Of Histamine Intolerance in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. Poster presentation ACMG March 2023 conference.
  • Gerstel, J., Kibler, K., Jacobs, B., and Langland, J.O. (April 2023). Biodesign Fusion at Arizona State University (Phoenix, AZ)  Anti-coronavirus activity of Artemisia annua and the isolated compound, artemisinin
  • Hedge, M.N,  Ahmadi, A., Trapp, S.C. and Baudry, J. (March 2023). Biological Sciences Conference ( University of Alabama, Huntsville) Using Computational Biology to Identify the Medicinal Applications of Cannabis Terpenes
  • Stage, K, I’m not sick, it’s allergies! Natural Treatments for Allergic Conditions, Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine, March 2023
  • Ross, K. Melatonin Therapy: Anti-Aging, Longevity, and Immune Health. Webinar presented for Symphony Natural Health. March 16, 2023; online.
  • Hartwell, L.K. (Mar. 2023) Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine 2023 (Virtual, Phoenix, AZ). The Backyard and Garden: A Modern Yerberia
  • Trapp, S.C. (April 2023). Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutics MS Program (University of Maryland, Rockville) Terpenes & Therapeutic Benefits: Current Landscape in Cannabis
  • Fobofou, S. (April 2023) International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (ICSB) (Oxford, Mississippi) Chemical Novelty And Anti-HIV Compounds From Hypericum Species (St. John’s Wort)
  • Baravati, B., Fobofou, S., and Langland, J.O. (April 2023) Sonoran University Research Night (Tempe, AZ)  Isolation and identification of potential novel anti-poxvirus compounds from Sarracenia purpurea
  • Dirkmaat, H., James, D., and Langland, J.O. (April 2023) Sonoran University Research Night (Tempe, AZ) Identification of botanicals with potent anti-herpes virus activity
  • Daniels, T., Puchalski, K., and Langland, J.O. (April 2023) Sonoran University Research Night (Tempe, AZ)  Regulation of CYP450 by Kava Extracts and Kavalactones: Unraveling the Potential Hepatic Risks
  • Detering, M., Langland, A., Terry, A., and Langland, J.O. (April 2023) Sonoran University Research Night (Tempe, AZ)  Potential Wound Healing and Anti-Microbial Botanicals for Humans and Canines
  • Stage, K, Putting the Brakes on the Runs: Finding the Root Cause and Treatment for Persistent Diarrhea Medicines from the Earth Symposium, North Carolina, June 2023
  • Detering, M., Langland, A., Terry, A., and Langland, J.O. (June 2023) Society of Ethnobiology and Society of Economic Botany Joint Conference (Atlanta, GA) Potential Wound Healing and Anti-Microbial Botanicals for Humans and Canines
  • Puchalski, K., Gerstel, J., Mazza, J., and Langland, J.O. (June 2023). Society of Ethnobiology and Society of Economic Botany Joint Conference (Emory University, Atlanta, GA) Characterizing the direct anti-rhinovirus and anti-influenza virus activity of Echinacea purpurea extracts
  • Ross, K. A Functional, Non-Pharmaceutical Approach to Surgically-Induced Menopause: A Case Report. Poster presented at: Institute for Functional Medicine AIC 2023. June 1-3, 2023; Orlando, FL.
  • Minich, D, Warner, W, Frame, J & Ross, K. The Colors of Maca: Lepidium peruvianum as a potential alternative or adjunct to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in peri-and post-menopausal women. Poster presented at: Institute for Functional Medicine AIC 2023. June 1-3, 2023; Orlando, FL.
  • Evezich, M, Minich, D & Ross, K. Phytomelatonin is more effective than synthetic melatonin in its anti-inflammatory, free-radical scavenging, and antioxidant potential. Poster presented at: Institute for Functional Medicine AIC 2023. June 1-3, 2023; Orlando, FL.
  • James, D., Dirkmaat, H., and Langland, J.O. (July 2023). American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Convention (Phoenix, AZ) Identification of Botanicals with Potent Anti-Herpes Virus Activity
  • Puchalski, K., Gerstel, J., Mazza, J., and Langland, J.O. (July 2023). American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (Phoenix, AZ) Characterizing the direct anti-rhinovirus and anti-influenza virus activity of Echinacea purpurea extracts
  • Fobofou, S., Baravati, B. and Langland, J.O. (July 2023).  American Society of Pharmacognosy (Rockville, Maryland)  Discovering antiviral compounds from plant sources
  • Alexander, A, “Our Stories: Inspiring Equity Advocates in Naturopathic Medical Care” – Virtual AANP Presentation: Highlighted medical experiences of African American patients; Learner encouraged to use radical empathy as a tool to provide medical care for marginalized individuals to achieve more equitable health outcomes with support and advocacy. (Scottsdale, AZ – July 2023)
  • Short, D, The North Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis Annual Conference, September 17, 2023, keynote
  • Klein, R. Presenter. American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Annual Conference 2023. Do A Neuro Exam, Right! Arizona Biltmore Hotel. 2023 7 19-23. Phoenix, AZ, September 2023
  • Desai, S, 9/30/23: Dignity Health Women’s Symposium, Gilbert, AZ  “Cardiovascular Risk Stratification and Current Guidelines regarding treatment of HTN and HLP in Pregnancy”
  • Jones, Feather. (Oct. 2023) Osha Root, Bear Medicine of the West, AHG Symposium, Grandby, CO. American Herbalist Guild, Registered Herbalist, Advisory Council Admissions Committee, AHG.
  • Alfrey, J, Dietary Supplement Claims Substantiation and Dietary Supplement Label Compliance, Supply Side West in October 2023
  • Short, D, The SCEH 74th Annual Workshops and Scientific Program, Co-sponsored by the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis and Amedco LLC, October 7, 2023, keynote
  • Short, D, The 12th Congress of AMHIC, sponsored by the Asociación Mexicana de Hipnosis Clínica– At this event I was presented with the Milton H Erickson Lifetime Achievement Award, keynote
  • Langland, J.O., Ingersoll, W., and Trapp, S. (Oct. 2023). SupplySide West (Las Vegas, NV).  In vitro effects of Cannabis extracts on neuronal gene expression
  • Short, D, The North Carolina Society of Clinical Hypnosis Annual Conference, December 9, 2023, keynote
  • Langland, J.O. (Oct. 2022) Senior Scientific Advisory Council, Council for Responsible Nutrition (Phoenix, AZ). The Role of the Ric Scalzo Institute in the Natural Products Arena
  • Langland, J.O. (Oct. 2022) Sonoran University Research Night (Tempe, AZ). The Role of the Ric Scalzo Institute in the Natural Products Arena
  • Trapp, S., Matthews, L., Puchalski, K. and Langland, J. (Oct. 2022). Sonoran University Research Night (Tempe, AZ). In vitro Characterization of Cellular Responses Associated with a Therapeutic Bovine Milk Product
  • Dunning, M. and Langland, J. (Oct. 2022). Sonoran University Research Night (Tempe, AZ). Antimicrobial Activity of Volatile Terpenes from Various Essential Oils
  • Baravati, B., Puchalski, K., and Langland, J. (Oct 2022) Sonoran University Research Night (Tempe, AZ). Bioassay guided fractionation of novel antibacterial compounds from Larrea tridentata
  • Puchalski, K. and Langland, J. (Oct. 2022). Sonoran University Research Night (Tempe, AZ). Direct Anti-rhinovirus and Anti-influenza Virus Activity Associated Echinacea purpurea Extracts
  • Gerstel, J. and Langland, J. (Jun. 2022) National Academy of Inventors (Phoenix, AZ). Anti-coronavirus activity of Artemisia annua and the isolated compound, artemisinin
  • Gerstel, J., Puchalski, K. and Langland, J. (Jul. 2022). American Society of Pharmacognosy (Charleston, NC). Echinacea purpurea:  Inhibition or enhancement of rhinovirus replication by different extraction methods.
  • Puchalski, K. and Langland, J. (Jul. 2022). American Society of Pharmacognosy (Charleston, NC). B-lactam antibiotic and potentiation constituents from the botanical, Larrea tridentata.
  • Langland, J. (Mar. 2022). Naturally Informed Conference (online). Lessons from COVID.
  • Puchalski, K., Gerstel, J. and Langland, J. (Mar. 2022). International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (Oxford, MS).  Rhinovirus inhibitory effects of Echinacea purpurea root ethanol extracts and alkamides.
  • Trapp, S. and Langland, J. (Mar. 2022).  Emerald Science Conference (San Diego, CA) Understanding the cellular metabolic processes regulated by extracts of hemp (Cannabis sativa).
  • Stage, K. (2022) The Impact of Circadian Rhythm on Hormone and Whole Body Health Medicines from the Earth Symposium, North Carolina
  • Stage, K. (2022). Engaging the Post-pandemic Libido. Medicines from the Earth Symposium, North Carolina
  • Stage, K. (2022). SIBO, IMO, and More! Medicines from the Earth Symposium, North Carolina
  • Stage, K. (2022). Finding Balance: Herbs and Treatments to Nurture Yin. Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine
  • Rice, Elizabeth (March 2022) Sleep and Nutritional Health for Firefighters – Gilbert Fire Department Health and Wellness
  • Rice, Elizabeth (March 2022) Revitalization of Homeopathy in Naturopathic Medicine – HomeoSummit
  • Rice, Elizabeth (April 2022) The Homeopathic Treatment of Long Covid (PASC) – Joint American Homeopathic Conference
  • Rice, Elizabeth (September 2022) Post CoVID-19 Syndrome Considerations for Homœopathic Care – Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians
  • Rice, Elizabeth (September 2022) First Responder Self-Care: How to Recover from Bad Calls – BluePaz First Responder Health and Wellness Conference
  • Rice, Elizabeth (October 2022) The Homeopathic Treatment of Long Covid (PASC) – American Institute of Homeopathy Conference
  • Rice, Elizabeth (October 2022) The Homeopathic Treatment of Long Covid (PASC) – Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association Conference
  • Anderson, E., (June 2021). LDN Research Trust Conference. Drug Resistant Depression
  • Anderson, E., (June 2021). LDN Research Trust Conference. Hypothyroid Variants
  • Chioffi, B., Shokoohinia, Y. and Langland, J.O. (Apr 2021).  SupplySide 365.  Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research – Behind the Scenes.
  • Barranco, C., Berzins, D., and Langland, J.O. (Mar 2021). Sonoran Research Night. Botanical treatment of canine infections: warts and kennel cough.
  • Clark, D., Bellman, M., and Langland. J.O. (Mar 2021). Sonoran Research Night. Combating antibiotic resistant bacteria with propolis.
  • Gerstel, J. and Langland, J.O. (Mar 2021). Sonoran Research Night. Echinacea purpurea:  The importance of proper extraction method to fight the common cold.
  • Gerstel, J. and Langland, J.O. (Apr 2021).  ASU Biodesign Fusion.  Echinacea purpurea: Inhibition or enhancement of rhinovirus replication by different extraction methods.
  • Gerstel, J. and Langland, J.O. (Apr 2021).  American Society of Microbiology.  Comparison of Echinacea root extractions.
  • Gerstel, J. and Langland, J.O. (Jul 2021).  American Society for Virology.  Echinacea purpurea: Inhibition or enhancement of rhinovirus replication by different extraction methods.
  • Langland, J.O. (Mar 2021). Sonoran Research Night. Are botanicals the answers for COVID-19.
  • Langland, J.O. (Oct 2020).  Sonoran Botanical Medicine Club.  Update on botanicals as therapeutics for COVID-19.
  • Langland, J.O. and Stage, K. (Apr 2021). HEAL International.  HEALing after COVID-19 – The Naturopathic Perspective
  • Puchalski, K, Veltri, C, and Langland J.O. (Jul 2021).  American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Convention.  Seasonal variations in the Antimicrobial and Anticancer Properties of Larrea tridentata.
  • Rice, E. (Mar 2021) Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians Core Curriculum Presentation. Susceptibility
  • Rice, E. (Mar 2021) 100 Club of Arizona Conference. How to Be Healthy for First Responders – Part I Nutrition
  • Rice. E (Mar 2021) Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians Core Curriculum Presentation. Single Medicine
  • Rice, E. (Feb 2021) Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians Webinar. Clificol Presentation
  • Rice, E. (2021) Homeo Summit Conference. Revitalization of Homeopathy in Naturopathic Medicine
  • Rice, E. (Sept 2020) BluePaz First Responder Health and Wellness Conference. Nutrition of Breath, Body and Mind
  • Rice, E. (Aug 2020) Global Market Development Center Conference. Homeopathic OTCs: Engaging consumers in the natural products surge.
  • Rodriguez , A., Stage, K. (Mar 2021) SW Botanical Medicine Conference. Making Rash Decisions: Naturopathic Therapies for Eczema and Psoriasis
  • Rodriguez, A., Stage, K. (Mar 2021) SW Botanical Medicine Conference. About Face: Natural Approaches to Skin Conditions Primarily Affecting the Face
  • Stage, K. (Mar 2021) SW Botanical Conference. Naturopathic Approaches to Weight Management and Obesity
  • Stage, K. (2021) Medicines from the Earth Symposium. Hairy Predicaments: Botanicals for Hair Loss and Abnormal Hair Growth
  • Stage, K. (2021) Medicines from the Earth Symposium. Embracing the Change: Botanical and HRT Treatments for Menopause
  • Stage, K. (2021) Medicines from the Earth Symposium. Restoring Mental health in the 21st Century
  • Abers, M., and Langland J. (September, 2019) American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Convention (Portland, OR) Antimicrobial activity of aromatic constituents from essential oils
  • Bedford, S. and Langland, J.O (March, 2019) Sonoran Research Night. Evaluation of anti-microbial botanicals as potential therapeutics for Lyme disease
  • Felton, F. and Langland, J.O (September, 2019) Sonoran Research Night. Treatment of Alcoholic Hepatosteatosis with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Teapills: A Case Report
  • Gerstel, J, Ruiz, G, Turner, T, and Langland, J. (April, 2019) International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (Oxford, MS). Combating bacterial antibiotic resistance: Identification of a novel botanical-derived B-lactam antibiotic and B-lactam potentiation compound
  • Gerstel, J. and Langland, J.O (March, 2019) Sonoran Research Night. Larrea tridentata (Chaparral): A botanical with antimicrobial B-lactam and antibiotic potentiation activity
  • Langland, J.O (March, 2019) Sonoran Research Night. Looking ahead: Future studies to decipher the mechanism of action of Cannabis related to sleep, anxiety, pain and inflammation
  • Langland, J. (April, 2019) International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (Oxford, MS). Controlling the Threat of Herpes and Ebola Viruses: The Mechanism of Action and Active Constituents of Melissa officinalis
  • Milhizer, A. and Langland, J.O (September, 2019) Sonoran Research Night. Regression of Disease in Treatment Resistant, Advanced Stage Endometrial Cancer with Viscum album (Helixor): A Case Study
  • Moore, M. and Langland, J.O (March, 2019) Sonoran Research Night. Cancer killing potential of botanical plant and fungal extracts
  • Pinazza, A. and Langland, J.O (September, 2019) Sonoran Research Night. Utilizing Biomodulator Therapy and Nutritional Supplements in Movement Disorder: A Case Study
  • Rice, E. (2019) First Responder Health and Wellness Conference 2019 – Nutrition and Yoga
  • Rice, E. (2019). AZNMA Conference – Integrative Mental Health Case Taking in Naturopathic Practice
  • Rice, E. (2019). Joint American Homeopathic Conference 2019 – The Treatment of Anxiety and Depression in the Adolescent and Young Adult Population using Classical Homeopathy
  • Schroeder, S. and Langland, J.O (March, 2019) Sonoran Research Night. Ongoing research: Antimicrobial activity of aromatic constituents from essential oils
  • Shafferman, M. and Langland, J.O (September, 2019) Sonoran Research Night. Treatment of Estrogen Dominance with Dietary Intervention: A Case Report
  • Shams, M. and Langland, J.O (September, 2019) Sonoran Research Night. Treatment of Intractable Hiccups using Homeopathic Phosphorus: A Case Report
  • Stage, K. (2019). Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine Health Benefits of Chocolate
  • Stage, K. (2019). Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine, Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
  • Steen, T. and Langland, J.O (September, 2019) Sonoran Research Night. Resolution of Headaches associated with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension using Homeopathic Glonoinum: A Case Report
  • Stein, A. and Langland, J.O (March, 2019) Sonoran Research Night. The Plague: An investigation into the efficacy of historically therapeutic botanicals
  • Trahan, S., and Langland, J.O (September, 2019) Sonoran Research Night. A Case Report Demonstrating the Effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Management of Herpetic Gingivostomatitis
  • Wright, B., and Langland, J.O (September, 2019) Sonoran Research Night. Resolution of Chronic Menorrhagia Using Homeopathy: A Case Study
  • Abers, M., and Langland J. (February, 2018) Sonoran Research Night.  Antimicrobial activity of aromatic constituents from essential oils
  • Abers, M., Schroeder, S., and Langland J. (April, 2018) Cactus IFT Suppliers’ Night Conference (Phoenix, AZ). Antimicrobial activity of aromatic constituents from essential oils
  • Abers, M., Schroeder, S., and Langland J. (July, 2018) American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Convention (San Diego, CA). Antimicrobial activity of aromatic constituents from essential oils
  • Gerstel, J., and Langland J. (February, 2018) Sonoran Research Night.  Effect of lipopolysaccharide outer membrane on the activity of anti-bacterial botanicals
  • Gerstel, J., and Langland, J. (May, 2018) International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health (Baltimore, MD). Echinacea purpurea: Deciphering the controversy behind its medicinal properties
  • Kadar GE, Thompson HGR (March, 2018) American Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (Dallas, TX). Obesity bias among pre-clinical and clinical chiropractic students and faculty at an integrative health care institution: a cross-sectional study
  • Langland J. (February, 2018) Sonoran Research Night.  Programmed cell death in cervical cancer induced by Sarracenia purpurea
  • Langland, J. (April, 2018) International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (Oxford, MS).  Echinacea purpurea: Deciphering the controversy behind its medicinal properties
  • Langland, J. (April, 2018) Sonoran Open House (Tempe, AZ).  An overview of botanical research in naturopathic medicine
  • Moore, M., and Langland J. (April, 2018) Cactus IFT Suppliers’ Night Conference (Phoenix, AZ). Echinacea purpurea: Deciphering the controversy behind its medicinal properties
  • Turner, T., and Langland J. (February, 2018) Sonoran Research Night.  Identification of the anti-herpes compounds expressed in Melissa offinalis.
  • Turner, T., and Langland J. (April, 2018) Cactus IFT Suppliers’ Night Conference (Phoenix, AZ). Botanical antimicrobial: Characterization of Chinese goldenthread and sage
  • Zyglis, E., and Langland J. (February, 2018) Sonoran Research Night.  Non-enzymatic anti-bacterial activity of honey based on floral origin
  • Zyglis, E., and Langland J. (April, 2018) Cactus IFT Suppliers’ Night Conference (Phoenix, AZ). Non-enzymatic anti-bacterial activity of honey based on floral origin
  • Zyglis, E., and Langland J. (July, 2018) American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Convention (San Diego, CA).  Non-enzymatic anti-bacterial activity of honey based on floral origin
  • Gerstel, J. and Langland, J.O. (February, 2017). Sonoran Research Night.  The antimicrobial potential of ozone therapy
  • Gerstel, J., and Langland, J. (October, 2017) Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine Conference (San Diego, CA). Echinacea purpurea: Deciphering the controversy behind its medicinal properties
  • Griffith, B., and Langland, J.O.  (August, 2017)  Sonoran Research Night.  Resolution of symptoms related to post-concussion syndrome using homeopathy: A case study
  • Hoang, M., and Langland, J.O.  (August, 2017)  Sonoran Research Night.  Treatment of anxiety and insomnia with acupuncture and Chinese herbs: A case report
  • Jonas, M., and Langland, J.O.  (August, 2017)  Sonoran Research Night.  Resolution of chronically fissured feet in a pediatric patient using homeopathic petroleum oleum:  A case report
  • Jones, G., and Langland J.O. (February, 2017). Sonoran Research Night.  Comparison of antimicrobial botanicals against multidrug resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Enterococcus faecium
  • Kennedy, S., and Langland, J.O.  (August, 2017)  Sonoran Research Night.  Treatment of generalized anxiety disorder and insomnia with homeopathic medicine: A case report
  • Kozin, A., and Langland, J. (February, 2017) OncANP Conference (Phoenix, AZ). Sarracenia purpurea: A botanical extract with anti-papilloma and oncolytic activity
  • Langland, J.O. (February, 2017). Sonoran Research Night.  Keynote Address: Identification of antiviral botanicals, a Zika virus model
  • Langland, J., Ruiz, G., Turner, T., Nelson, E. (March, 2017). Southwest Botanical Conference (Tempe, Arizona). Characterization of the Immune Modulatory Effects of Fritillaria thunbergii, Astragalus membranaceus, and Echinacea purpurea
  • Langland, J.O. (March, 2017) Oxford International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (Oxford, Mississippi).  Mechanistic Botanical Medicine:  Defining the Anti-cancer and Anti-viral Properties of Sarracenia purpurea
  • Langland, J.O. (March, 2017) Sonoran Open House Discovery Day.  Evidence Based Medicine:  Unlocking the secrets of therapeutic botanicals
  • Langland, J.O. and Ruiz, G. (July, 2017) American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Convention (Phoenix, Arizona).  Identification of antiviral botanicals: a Zika virus model
  • Langland, J.O. (August, 2017) Sonoran Research Night.  Keynote Address: Deciphering the controversy behind Echinacea purpurea
  • Moore, M., and Langland, J. (October, 2017) Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine Conference (San Diego, CA). Sarracenia purpurea: A botanical extract with anti-papilloma and oncolytic activity. Awarded:  Best Basic Science Research Poster
  • Nelson, E. and Langland, J.O. (February, 2017). Sonoran Research Night.  Identification and evaluation of botanicals with activity against Borrelia burgdorferi, the causative agent of Lyme disease
  • Polonco, S., and Langland, J.O.  (August, 2017)  Sonoran Research Night.  Water fasting in the treatment of geographic tongue
  • Ruiz, G. and Langland, J.O. (February, 2017). Sonoran Research Night.  Understanding the effects of Echinacea purpurea during Rhinovirus infections
  • Ruiz, G., Turner, T., and Langland, J.O.(July, 2017) American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Convention (Phoenix, Arizona). Distinct immune modulating effects of Echinacea purpurea
  • Salisbury, L., and Langland, J.O.  (August, 2017) Sonoran Research Night.  The treatment of Meneire’s Disease with acupuncture and Chinese medicine:  A case study
  • Stein, A., and Langland, J.O. (February, 2017). Sonoran Research Night.  Evaluation of methods to assess the antibacterial activity of botanical extracts
  • Thompson HGR & Kadar GE. (February, 2017). Cultivating Excellence: Charting your roadmap to surpassing the ordinary. Spinal Research Foundation, Brisbane, AU
  • Thompson HGR & Kadar GE. (November, 2017). Nutritional therapies for advanced cancer: the role of the proteasome in cancer cachexia. American College of Nutrition, Alexandria, VA
  • Turner, T. and Langland, J.O. (February, 2017). Sonoran Research Night.  The evolutionary development of antiviral activity in carnivorous botanicals
  • Turner, T., Ruiz, G., and Langland, J.O. (July, 2017) American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Convention (Phoenix, Arizona). Botanical antimicrobials: characterization of Chinese Goldenthread and Sage.
  • Van Dyke, A., and Langland, J.O.  (August, 2017)  Sonoran Research Night.  A successful and novel treatment of pain associated with lyme neuralgia using perineural infection therapy: A case report.
  • Allen, J. and Langland, J. (August, 2016) Sonoran Research Night.  Treatment of Psoriasis with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
  • Alonso, J. and Langland, J.O. (2016). Sonoran Research Night. Identification of botanicals with potential therapeutic used for the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections.
  • Cooper, J. and Langland, J. (August, 2016) Sonoran Research Night.  Enhancing Recovery from Bell’s Palsy with Acupuncture
  • Dharti, P. and Langland, J.O. (May, 2016). American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (Cincinnati, Ohio).  Treatment of herpes virus associated lesions using a synergistic botanical blend.
  • Falkner, M. and Langland, J. (August, 2016) Sonoran Research Night.  Acupuncture Treatment of Lisinopril Associated Diarrhea
  • Ferreira, V. and Langland, J. (August, 2016) Sonoran Research Night.  Escharotic Treatments for HPV Associated Cervical Dysplasia
  • Kozin, A., and Langland, J.O. (2016). Sonoran Research Night. Quality control of therapeutic botanicals: marker compounds versus biological activity.
  • Kwiatkowski, L. and Langland, J. (August, 2016) Sonoran Research Night.  An Integrative Approach to Treat Chronic Abdominal Bloating and Pain Associated with Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
  • Langland, J.O. (April, 2016).  Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine.  Mechanistic botanical medicine:  defining anti-cancer, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties and standardization
  • Langland, J.O. (April, 2016) Sonoran Discovery Day.  Evidence Based Medicine:  Unlocking the secrets of therapeutic botanicals.
  • Layman, K. and Langland, J. (August, 2016) Sonoran Research Night.  Homeopathic Lycopodium Clavatum in the Treatment of Three Children with ADHD
  • Langland, J.O. (2016). Sonoran Research Night. Understanding the ancient Chinese (1023AD) art of variolation/vaccination for protection against smallpox.
  • Mauss, J. and Langland, J. (August, 2016) Sonoran Research Night.  Multiple Sampling and SAF Fixative Triple Faeces Testing for Dysbiosis and Pathogenic Infections for the Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Purvis, K. and Langland, J. (August, 2016) Sonoran Research Night.  A Case of Acute Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis) with Complications of Erythema Multiforme Effectively Treated with Homeopathy
  • Nelson, E., and Langland, J.O. (2016). Sonoran Research Night.  Antibacterial activity of historical herbs used in the treatment of plague.
  • Ruiz, G., Turner, T., and Langland, J.O. (July, 2016). Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association Conference (Salt Lake City, UT).  Sarracenia purpurea: A botanical extract with broad anti-viral and oncolytic activity
  • Ruiz, G., Turner, T., and Langland, J.O. (July, 2016).  International Congress on Naturopathic Medicine (Barcelona, Spain).  Bacterial resistance to antimicrobial botanicals.
  • Ruiz, G., and Langland, J.O. (August, 2016). Ancestral Health Symposium (Boulder, Colorado).  Botanical Medicine: The evolutionary development of antiviral activity in carnivorous plants
  • Ruiz, G., and Langland, J.O. (2016). Sonoran Research Night. Questioning the role of rosmarinic acid related to the antiviral activity of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm).
  • Turner, T., Ruiz, G. and Langland, J.O. (July, 2016). Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association Conference (Salt Lake City, UT).  Treatment of herpes virus-associated lesions using a synergistic botanical blend
  • Turner, T., Ruiz, G., and Langland, J.O. (July, 2016).  International Congress on Naturopathic Medicine (Barcelona, Spain). A botanical extract with broad anti-viral and oncolytic activity.
  • Turner, T. and Langland, J.O. (2016). Sonoran Research Night. Mechanisms of action of selected antibacterial botanicals.
  • Wheeler, M. and Langland, J. (August, 2016) Sonoran Research Night.  Reversing Diabetes with a Nutrient Dense Plant Rich Diet.
  • Ferreira, V. and Langland, J.O. (2015). Sonoran Research Night. Treatment of Herpes Zoster with botanical interventions: case report.
  • Jacobs, B., Denzer, K., and Langland, J. (2015). Viruses and Cells Gordon Conference (Girona, Spain).  An herbal extract with broad antiviral activity.
  • Kozin, A. and Langland, J.O. (2015) Sonoran Research Night. Quality control: endogenous bacterial contaminants present in common botanical tinctures.
  • Langland, J.O. (2015). Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association Conference (Scottsdale, Arizona). Understanding the antimicrobial potential of botanicals: unlocking the mechanisms of action and the need for proper use.
  • Langland, J.O. (2015). Sonoran Discovery Day.  Research in Naturopathic Medicine.
  • Langland, J.O. (2015). Sonoran Research Night. Defining the mechanism of action of Sarracenia purpurea towards papilloma virus associated cancer.
  • Ruiz, G., Turner, T., Sparks, L., and Langland, J.O. (2015). AANP Convention (Oakland, California). Bacterial resistance to antimicrobial botanicals.
  • Ruiz, G., Turner, T., Sparks, L., and Langland, J.O. (2015). SACNAS National Conference (Washington, DC). Bacterial resistance to antimicrobial botanicals.
  • Ruiz, G., and Langland, J.O. (2015). Society for Integrative Oncology (Boston, Massachusetts). A botanical extract with broad anti-viral and oncolytic activity.
  • Ruiz, G. and Langland, J.O. (2015). Sonoran Research Night. Treatment of Verruca Vulgaris (common warts) with a synergistic botanical blend: case report.
  • Ruiz, G. and Langland, J.O. (2015) Sonoran Research Night. Development of bacterial resistance to antimicrobial botanicals.
  • Ferreira, V., and Langland, J. (2014). AANP Convention (Scottsdale, AZ). Botanicals which affect the growth of Candida albicans.
  • Grise, G., T. Miller, H. McAllister, and J. Langland. (Aug 2014).  Sonoran Research Night. Reversal of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Naturopathic Medicine: A Case Report
  • Harrington, H., and Langland, J. (2014). AANP Convention (Scottsdale, AZ). Anti-herpes virus activity associated with botanical extracts from Melissa officinalis.
  • Langland, J. and Alianza, M. (Sept 2014).  AZBIO Conference (Phoenix, AZ).  Ancient Medicine, Modern Science:  Antiviral activity associated with botanical medicine.
  • Seenauth, C., S. Messer, and J. Langland. (Aug 2014).  Sonoran Research Night.  Treatment of Chronic Urticaria with Homeopathy
  • Shiffler, N., H. Paulson, and J. Langland. (Aug 2014).  Sonoran Research Night.  Constitutional Hydrotherapy in a Patient with CLL: A Case Study
  • Virdee, K., J. Uwase, M. Baral, C. Cronin, and J. Langland. (Aug 2014).  Sonoran Research Night. Case Studies: Elimination of IgG mediated food allergens followed by resolution of asthma symptoms and reduction in pharmacological interventions. Increasing WBC Counts Using
  • Wolf, J., L. Marie Sparks, Y. Deng, and J. Langland. (Aug 2014).  Sonoran Research Night. Profound restoration of function of traumatic brain injury with acupuncture: A Case Report.
  • Harrington, H. and Langland, J. (Nov 2013). Sonoran Research Night. Immune stimulating mechanism of Astragalus and the role of endotoxin.
  • Langland, J. (Nov 2013) Sonoran Research Night. Anti-herpes virus activity associated with botanical extracts from Melissa officinalis.
  • Simonson, X., Harrington, H., Waters, R., Rochon, Y., Langland, J.(2013). AZ Bioindustry Convention (Tempe, AZ). Development of bacterial resistance to antimicrobial botanical extracts.
  • Sparks, L and Langland, J. (Nov 2013). Sonoran Research Night. Development of bacterial resistance to antimicrobial botanical extracts.
  • Sparks, L., Harrington, H., Waters, R., Rochon, Y., Langland, J.(2013). AANP Convention (Keystone, CO). Development of bacterial resistance to antimicrobial botanical extracts.
  • Uwase, J. and Langland, J. (Nov 2013). Sonoran Research Night. Botanicals with anti-Staphylococcus aureus activity.
  • Harrington, H., Arndt, W., Mitnik, C., Denzler, K., White, S., Waters, R., Jacobs, B., Rochon, Y., Olson, V., Damon, I., and Langland, J. (2012). National Medicinal Chemistry Symposium (Tucson, AZ). In vitro characterization of a nineteenth century therapy for smallpox.
  • Harrington, H., Denzler, K., Waters, R., Jacobs, B., Rochon, Y., Langland, J.(2012). AANP Convention (Bellevue, WA). Anti-herpes virus activity associated with botanical extracts from Melissa officinalis.
  • Harrington, H., Denzler, K., Waters, R., Jacobs, B., Rochon, Y., Langland, J.(2012). American Society of Microbiology Convention (Tempe, AZ). Anti-herpes virus activity associated with botanical extracts from Melissa officinalis.
  • Harrington, H., Denzler, K., Waters, R., Jacobs, B., Rochon, Y., Langland, J.(2012). NMSA Convention (Bellevue, WA). Anti-herpes virus activity associated with botanical extracts from Melissa officinalis. NOTE: Awarded best student research.
  • Harrington, H., Moore, J., Waters, R., Denzler, K., White, S., Morrill, K., Leek, D., Rochon, Y., Langland, J. (2012). AANP Convention (Bellevue, WA). Characterization of the immune response and gene expression following treatment with Astragalus membranaceus.
  • Harrington, H., Moore, J., Waters, R., Denzler, K., White, S., Morrill, K., Leek, D., Rochon, Y., Langland, J. (2012). NMSA Convention (Bellevue, WA). The role of endophytic bacterial lipopolysaccharide and Toll-like receptors in the Astragalus membranaceus induced immune response.
  • Langland, Jeffrey O., Waters, Robert Jacobs, Bertram L., Rochon, Yvan, Denzler, Karen L.(2012). American Society for Virology Conference (Madison, WI). Anti-herpes virus activity associated with botanical extracts from Melissa officinalis.
  • Olson, Victoria A., William, Arndt, Chandra Mitnik, Karen L. Denzler, Stacy White, Robert Waters, Bertram L. Jacobs, Yvan Rochon, Inger K. Damon, and Jeffrey O. Langland (2012). International Poxvirus, Asfarvirus and Iridovirus Conference, (Salamanca, Spain). In vitro characterization of a nineteenth century therapy for smallpox.
  • Russell, T., Harrington, H., Moore, J., Leek, D., Waters, R., Denzler, K., White, S., Rochon, Y., Langland, J. (2012). American Medical Student Association Convention (Houston, TX). The role of bacterial constituents in the immunostimulatory activity of Astragalus membranaceus.
  • Snowden, R., Moore, J., Harrington, H., Leek, D., Morrill, K., Waters, R., Denzler, K., White, S., Rochon, Y., Langland, J. (2012). American Medical Student Association Convention (Houston, TX). Characterization of the immune response and gene expression following treatment with Astragalus membranaceus.
  • Harrington, H., Moore, J., Leek, D., Waters, R., Denzler, K., White, S., Rochon, Y., Langland, J. (2011). NMSA Convention (Scottsdale, AZ). The role of bacterial constituents in the immunostimulatory activity of Astragalus membranaceus.
  • Moore, J., Harrington, H., Leek, D., Morrill, K., Waters, R., Denzler, K., White, S., Rochon, Y., Langland, J. (2011). NMSA Convention and AANP Convention (Scottsdale, AZ). Characterization of the immune response and gene expression following treatment with Astragalus membranaceus.
  • Snowden, R., Arndt, W., Denzler, K., White, S., Jacobs, B., Waters, R., Rochon, Y., Langland, J. (2011). NMSA Convention (Scottsdale, AZ). Rediscovery of a 19th Century Therapy for Smallpox
  • Snowden, R., Harrington, H., Leek, D., Morrill, K., Denzler, K., Waters, R., Jacobs, B., Rochon, Y., and Langland, J. (2011). AMSA Convention (Washington, D.C.). Gene expression analysis with immunostimulatory botanicals both in vitro and in vivo.
  • Langland, J., Arndt, W., Jacobs, B., Waters, R., Rochon, Y. (2010). International Poxvirus Conference (Sedona, AZ). Rediscovery of a 19th century treatment for smallpox.
  • Lasku, A., Waters, R., and Langland, J. (2010). Experimental Biology (Anaheim, California). Regulation of immune gene expression by immuno-modulatory botanicals.
  • Leek, D., Morrill, K., Denzler, K., Waters, R., Jacobs, B., Rochon, Y., and Langland, J. (2010). AANP 2010 Convention (Portland, Oregon). Correlation of gene expression with physiological responses by immunostimulatory botanicals. (NOTE: Award for outstanding achievement: Best Student Research)
  • Morrill, K., Leek, D., Langland, J., Arndt, W., Denzler, K., Jacobs, B., Waters, R., Rochon, Y. (2010). AANP 2010 Convention (Portland, Oregon). Rediscovery of a 19th century treatment for smallpox.
  • Morrill, K., May, K., Leek, D., Langland, N., Jeane, L., Ventura, J., Skubisz, C., Scherer, S., Lopez, E., Crocker, E., Peters, R., Oertle, J., Nguyen, K., Just, S., Phair, M., Humphrey, M., Payne, D., Jacobs, B., Waters, R, Langland, J. (2009). AANP 2009 Convention (Tacoma, Washington). Quantitative evaluation of the broad-spectrum anti-microbial activity of colloidal silver.