Distinguished Lectures in the Science of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Leading figures in science and medicine have participated in the Distinguished Lecture series. The lectures provide a unique perspective on the evolution of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practice and research, as well as current use of CAM by the public. Many of the lectures can be viewed, free of charge, from the NCCAM Online Continuing Education Series or the NIH Videocast site. To view the lectures, please follow the links below. Note: A brief registration is required for lectures available through NCCAM.
Past Lectures
Natural Products: Challenges and Opportunities
Neurobiological Correlates of Acupuncture
Is Spirituality Good for Your Health? Historical Reflections on an Emerging Research Enterprise
Integrative Medicine: A Foundation for Prospective Health Care
Reverse Herbology: Predicting and Preventing Adverse Herb-Drug Interactions
From Molecules to Mind: Stress, Individual Differences, and the Social Environment
Herbal Medicine: Ancient Practice Meets Modern Science
Hypnosis and Group Support in Medical Care: Altering Perception and Reality
The Global Transformation of Health Care: Cultural and Ethical Challenges to Medicine
Alternative to What? Complementary to Whom? On Some Aspects of Medicine's Scientific Identity
Overview of CAM and Series Announcement