There is so much preliminary effort and support that goes into successful research studies. Dr. Tahamina Begum discusses the ebbs and flows of research participant retention, Life U’s exciting explorations into cognitive neuroscience and more. This special research series episode is co-hosted by Erin Gilligan, Project Coordinator for the Center for Engaged Teaching and Learning (CETL).

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Sarai Camacho is a D.C. student and Student Ambassador who represents the benefits of being all in in her chiropractic education, showing openness to learn and to serve in a way that will translate well in her student internship and eventual practice.

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Every little girl dreams about one day meticulously studying the pelvic girdles of rodents and how it affects growth, right? Eh, probably not. Yet Megan Cronje as a B.S in Biology student and RISE scholar has developed a taste for research and where it can take her in life. Learning how to probe obscure questions and present her ideas has helped her build confidence and see the possibilities.

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Dr. Aryn Gabia, Life University Alumnus and Owner/Chiropractor for Pennington Family Chiropractic, takes a truly global view at the potential impact that chiropractic can have. Toward the end of school, he traveled with one of the first groups of students to deliver chiropractic care in a Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Zigong, China. Following his work in China, he interned at the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland in the Department for Traditional Medicine working on documents that set standards for care in multiple fields of traditional medicine including Ayurveda, Thai Massage, Naturopathy and others. He treats the world as a never-ending classroom and playground, eager to learn and teach and grow.

This podcast episode is part of Thriving Chiros Podcast, an Alumni & Friends Chiropractic series part of the Living Life at Life U podcast. This long-term series goes into deeper detail about what it means to succeed in practice and outside of the four walls of the chiropractic office. This is Season 2, Episode 7 of Thriving Chiros hosted by Dr. Austin Cohen- Life U Alumnus, Chiropractor & Founder of Corrective Chiropractic. Season 2 was recorded Live at LVE- Life Vision Extravaganza, Life University’ s annual continuing education seminar event.

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In a twist of delightful fate, the Living Life at Life U podcast bring our host Dr. Veronica Garcia-Chapparo back together with Teshia Sims, her former academic advisor during her schooling days. Sims now serves as a Graduate Program Advisor, assisting individuals in our graduate programs in how to make the most out of their time at our esteemed institution, Life University.

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Life University (Life U) recently celebrated its 50th anniversary year (2024) and now the focus is on how to launch into the next 50 years of prosperity. 2025-2027 is a special time of strategic structuring for the University called the Life University Launchpad, spearheaded by our new Interim President, Dr. Brian McAulay.

In today’s podcast, Dr. McAulay discusses his long-term involvement with bolstering the efforts of Life University, as well as his successes in presidential leadership roles at other institutions. He also outlines the five strategic pillars of the Life University Launchpad plan – Accreditation, Culture, Enrollment Growth, Operational Mastery and Financial Health. For more information on the Life University Launchpad, please visit life.edu/launchpad/

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