
Integrative Synergy Research Collaborative
Advancing Evidence-Based Integrative and Functional Health Research
Who ISRC Is For
ISRC collaborates with:
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Clinicians contributing to or leading practice‑informed research
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Early‑career researchers and graduate students seeking applied research experience and mentorship
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Community organizations engaged in evidence‑based, equity‑focused health initiatives
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Academic and nonprofit partners developing collaborative research models
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Institutions seeking research consulting, program design, or mentorship infrastructure
Research Focus Areas
ISRC’s current research priorities include:
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Integrative and functional nutrition interventions
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Mental and behavioral health across midlife and underserved populations
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Veterans’ health and military‑connected populations
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Health equity and underserved communities
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Community‑engaged, pragmatic, and practice‑based research models
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Estradiol decline, gut microbiome, gut–brain axis, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial function in midlife women
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Interoception, therapeutic alliance, mindful/intuitive eating, and adherence in nutrition interventions

Why ISRC
ISRC is led by a doctoral‑trained clinical nutrition scientist and clinical researcher with expertise in:
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FDA‑regulated and IRB‑approved research environments
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Mechanistic pathways linking estradiol decline, gut dysbiosis, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and psychological symptoms
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Evidence‑based integrative and functional nutrition interventions
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Interoceptive awareness, therapeutic alliance, and behavioral nutrition research
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Community‑engaged, equity‑focused, and pragmatic research design
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Veterans’ health and military‑connected populations






