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Univeristy of Cincinnati Osher Center to Build Community Learning Kitchen
The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center and the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati received a $2 million gift from John and Carrie Hayden to establish and endow a community learning kitchen that emphasizes the vital role of nutrition not only in the prevention but also the treatment of chronic disease.
The John and Carrie Hayden Community Learning Kitchen will open in early 2026 in the Blood Cancer Healing Center, adjacent to a mind-body-spirit wellness studio and rooftop healing garden.
Dr. David Victorson Appointed Director of Research at the Northwestern Osher Center
The Osher Center at Northwestern University is delighted to announce Dr. David Victorson as the new Director of Research. A psychologist, professor, and researcher, Dr. Victorson’s work explores mindfulness-based emotion regulation, deep social connection, nature contact, and positive health behaviors that promote well-being in individuals, communities, and the planet. He brings fresh energy, depth, compassion, and leadership to this position.
Osher Collaborative at International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health 2025
At the 2025 International Congress for Integrative Medicine and Health (ICIMH), members of the Osher Collaborative for Integrative Health played a defining role in shaping the content of the conference and direction of the field. With approximately one-third of the presentations led by our experts, the Collaborative’s influence was undeniable, showcasing groundbreaking research, innovative clinical programs, and transformative approaches to education.
Harvard Osher Center Hosts 6th Annual Integrative Medicine Network Forum
On December 9-10, 2024, the Osher Center jointly based at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital will host the 6th biennial Integrative Medicine Network Forum on the topic of “High-Tech Medicine & Soft Touch Healing – Advancing Innovation in Integrative Health.” The conference aims to foster much-needed dialogue on how technology influences and impacts integrative healthcare. This unique hybrid event will facilitate discussions and collaborations across new domains to explore current projects, future possibilities, and the opportunitie
Register for the Healthy People, Healthy Planet Symposium
The Osher Collaborative, an international group of eleven Osher Centers, is hosting our second symposium for the public on the topic of Healthy People, Healthy Planet. This free virtual event will feature presentations from Osher Collaborative speakers on the reciprocal relationship between personal and planetary well-being. The program will cover the following four themes:
Osher Collaborative Acupuncturists Present Cross-Site Data at the World Congress for Integrative Medicine & Health
A group of acupuncturists from around the Osher Collaborative contributed to a cross-site research postertitled, “The Relevance of Acupuncture in Hospital-Based Settings in the U.S.,” which was presented at the 2nd Annual World Congress for Integrative Medicine and Health in Rome, Italy in September 2023. The research poster compiled program data from UCSF, Vanderbilt University, University of Cincinatti, University of Vermont, University of Washington, and University of Miami.
Osher Collaborative to Host Longevity & Healthy Aging Symposium
The Osher Collaborative, an international group of eleven Osher Centers, is hosting our first-ever symposium on the topic of Longevity and Healthy Aging. This free virtual event will provide evidence-based insights on longevity and healthy aging for both the general public and health professionals. We will cover topics such as movement, nutrition, sexual health, and thermal therapy.
The event will take place on Friday, November 3 on Zoom.
Dr. Kavita K. Mishra Appointed Director of Clinical Programs of the UCSF Osher Center
Kavita K. Mishra, MD, MPH, has been appointed Director of Clinical Programs at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health. Dr. Mishra will enhance clinical services, ensure the highest quality patient care, and continue the meet the standards of excellence in patient experience at the UCSF Osher Center. Dr. Mishra has a proven dedication to integrative health equity and she will further strengthen the clinic’s commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Dr. Iman Majd to Lead Osher Center at University of Washington
Dr. Iman Majd has accepted an offer to serve as the Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Washington in Seattle. He has held this role in the interim, but we are excited to welcome into this permanent position. Dr. Majd articulates a vision for the UW Medicine Osher Center for Integrative Health that creates a comprehensive clinical and academic program focused on providing high quality, evidence-supported integrative care.
University of Utah and University of Vermont join the Osher Collaborative
The Osher Collaborative for Integrative Health is proud to welcome University of Utah and University of Vermont into our network of academic health institutions advancing integrative health research, education, and care, funded by the generosity of The Bernard Osher Foundation.
Welcoming University of Cincinnati and University of Wisconsin–Madison to the Osher Collaborative
The Osher Collaborative is proud to welcome University of Cincinnati and University of Wisconsin–Madison into our network of institutions advancing integrative health research, education, and care, funded by the generosity of The Bernard Osher Foundation.
The Osher Collaborative Unveils New Name, Changing Focus from “Integrative Medicine” to “Integrative Health”
Osher Collaborative leadership is delighted to announce the name change of the Osher Collaborative for Integrative Medicine to the Osher Collaborative for Integrative Health.
Announcing an Education Endowment to the Osher Collaborative Coordinating Center
The Osher Foundation has awarded a five-million-dollar endowment to the Osher Collaborative Coordinating Center for education efforts that span all seven Osher Centers. No other integrative medicine educational program builds on a foundation of such close collaboration among world-renowned academic health centers. The endowment will support the Osher Collaborative Faculty Fellowship, which provides advanced training for faculty to become highly skilled leaders and clinicians in integrative medicine.
Osher Collaborative Leadership Supports the COVID-19 Vaccine
The leadership of the Osher Collaborative for Integrative Medicine expresses our support for the COVID-19 vaccine. We encourage our patients, members, clients, friends, and family to get the vaccine as soon as it is made available to them. We want to emphasize our confidence in the rigor and science behind the formation of this vaccine.
Peter Wayne Named Director of the Harvard Osher Center for Integrative Medicine
Peter Wayne, PhD, has been appointed to the role of director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Wayne has been engaged with the Osher Center from its establishment in 2001 and has played a critical role in its development over the past two decades.
Suggestions for Self-Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an atmosphere of uncertainty and isolation. Many are focusing on building a healthy lifestyle as a way to cope with this. Because Integrative Medicine emphasizes the promotion of wellbeing overall, Osher Collaborative members are well-positioned to provide support and resources to their patients and communities.
Integrative Approaches to the Immune System during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has generated greater interest in ways to strengthen the immune system. Our Collaborative members have shared their expertise on cultivating our body’s defense mechanisms with patients and with the broader community.
The Osher Collaborative and COVID-19
Osher Collaborative members are actively treating patients, engaging learners, publishing their perspectives, and developing research studies relevant to the COVID-19 outbreak.
New Study: Can an Algorithm Predict COVID-19 Infections?
UCSF Osher Center faculty member
Ashley Mason, PhD, has quickly launched a robust new study,
TemPredict, which aims to understand whether an algorithm can
predict the onset of symptoms, such as fever, cough, and fatigue,
associated with COVID-19. Participants wear a sensor, the Oura
Ring, that measures dermal body temperature, heart rate, and
related metrics.