Gregory Cramer

Gregory Cramer, DC, PhD, serves as Dean of Research and Professor at National University of Health Sciences (NUHS), where he focuses on spinal anatomy and chiropractic mechanisms. His NIH-funded research investigates zygapophyseal joint gapping post-manipulation and evidence-based curricula development. With over 200 publications and international collaborations, he advances chiropractic integration into global healthcare systems.

Education:

• BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic (1977, 1979)
• PhD, Medical College of Ohio (1987)

Research interests center on spinal biomechanics, therapeutic mechanisms of manipulation, and clinical anatomy. His work employs MRI and 3D modeling to quantify treatment efficacy, with implications for low back pain management and professional education frameworks.

Recent publications explore spinal stenosis protocols, adverse event reporting standards, and international chiropractic pedagogy. Trends highlight interdisciplinary approaches bridging radiology, biomechanics, and educational methodology.

Awards:

• Researcher of the Year Award, American Chiropractic Association (2005)

He mentors students in NIH-funded projects and leads research teams investigating spinal adhesion pathophysiology. Collaborations with Brazilian universities promote evidence-based chiropractic integration in emerging healthcare markets.

Laboratory work focuses on in vivo measurement techniques, supported by grants exceeding 25 external projects. Future initiatives aim to standardize manipulation safety protocols through multinational clinical trials.