Advancing Health Through Research & Discovery
Parker University’s Research Center drives innovation in healthcare, chiropractic science, and clinical research. Explore our studies, connect with experts, and help shape the future of health.
What We Do At The Research Center
Our mission is to conduct and promote high-quality and innovative research in human science.
- Clinical Studies: Conducting evidence-based research in chiropractic, neuroscience, and health sciences.
- Innovation: Exploring new approaches that enhance patient outcomes and clinical practices.
- Collaboration: Partnering with faculty, students, and external researchers.
- Oversight: Supporting ethical research through our Institutional Review Board (IRB).
Our Mission
Conduct and promote high-quality and innovative research in human science.
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Master of Science in Clinical Research
MS in Clinical Research prepares researchers and health professionals to lead clinical trials, design studies, analyze data, and advance evidence-based healthcare as investigators, coordinators, or site managers.
Our Work in Action
Research Center Events
The Research Center puts out a newsletter each term that outlines upcoming events. If you are interested in receiving the newsletter or have other research related questions, please email research@parker.edu.
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Research Team
Helping lead Parker University in the advancement of public health, the chiropractic profession, as well as education, business, and technology.
Adjunct Research Faculty
Research Team
Helping lead Parker University in the advancement of public health, the chiropractic profession, as well as education, business, and technology.
ADJUCNT RESEARCH FACULTY
Research Oversight & Ethics
Our Institutional Review Board (IRB) ensures that all research follows ethical and regulatory standards to protect participants and maintain integrity.
Current IRB Members
Information about the IRB can be provided by contacting Dr. Dana Lawrence, dlawrence@parker.edu
- Rick Robinette: Chair
- Vanessa Morales: Vice-Chair
- Dana Hollandsworth
- Darren Howland
- Michael Gottlieb: Public Member
- Katie Hartlieb
- Drew Riffe
- Michael Moore
- Arlette Peterson: Public Member
- Dr. Dana Lawrence (exofficio): Human Protections Administrator
- Zak Monier: Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Parker University Research Center has a policy for the protection of human subjects from research risk as set forth in Title 45, Part 46, of the Code of Federal Regulations (45 CFR 46). The detailed and complete Standard Operating Procedural Manual is on file in the office of the Human Protections Administrator. It is the policy of Parker University that, except for those categories specifically exempted by 45 CFR 46, all research covered by this policy will be reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) established under the policy regardless of the source of funding of the research.
IRB approval must be obtained before initiation of a study. The Human Protections Administrator assesses applications to determine if they involve human subject research; if so, the HPA will determine if the research meets criteria for Exemption under 45 CFR 46. All research that is not exempt is sent to the IRB for its consideration; research may be expedited if criteria is met, or reviewed by the full board.
The IRB functions as an institutional resource to safeguard the welfare of human subjects of research, to meet the requirement of funding agencies, and to protect investigators and the University from legal action.
The IRB membership consists of 9 individuals including the Chair. The membership includes faculty or professional personnel, and at least one member who is not otherwise affiliated with the University and who is not part of the immediate family of a person affiliated with the University.
Contact the Research Center
2540 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX
(972) 438-6932
research@parker.edu
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