Ryan Bradley

Ryan Bradley is an Associate Clinical Professor at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health & Human Longevity Science at the University of California San Diego (UCSD). He holds a Doctorate in Naturopathy (ND) from Bastyr University and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Washington. His research focuses on integrative approaches to cardiometabolic disease, including dietary interventions, natural products, and mind-body practices. Dr. Bradley is a member of the Center for Integrative Health Research and mentors in the Integrated Cardiovascular Research T32 program.

His key research areas include:

• Clinical studies on cannabis use and cardiovascular outcomes using the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)
• Epigenetic aging reversal via lifestyle/nutritional interventions
• Complementary therapies for chronic conditions like MS and chronic pain
• Avocado-based dietary interventions for NAFLD
• Microbiome modulation via xanthohumol (hop-derived compound)

He has authored/co-authored over 100 publications, with recent work emphasizing cannabis-cardiovascular links, integrative pain management, and polyphenol assessment in aging. Notable honors include PCORI Board of Governors membership (2022). His work bridges epidemiology, clinical trials, and patient-centered outcomes in integrative health.