The premiere event showcasing the latest discoveries in evidence-based botanical medicine is back! (Free CE credits available)

This hybrid event will be held in Sonoran University’s Lim Commons lecture halls. Registration is Required for all attendees!

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026  |  5:30PM – 8:00PM

Sonoran University of Health Sciences – Lim Commons
2152 E. Broadway Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282

For in person attendees, light bites will be served at 5:00PM.
Presentations will begin at 5:30PM (Arizona)

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Presentation Schedule:

Air sanitization through the use of volatilized essential oils
Presenter: Adriana Sausa, MS

Anti-inflammatory activity of turmeric compared to a curcuminoid-enriched product
Presenter: Bobby Marks
Research Student, College of Naturopathic Medicine, Sonoran University of Health Sciences

The anti-inflammatory properties of microgreens
Presenter: Madison Halliwell
Research Student, College of Naturopathic Medicine, Sonoran University of Health Sciences

In vitro comparison of botanicals for stress and anxiety
Presenter: Jackie Williams, Ph.D

Isolation and characterization of erinacine compounds from Lion’s mane
Presenter: Bobby Baravati, Ph.D

In vitro and clinical assessment of a botanical formula for cold sores
Presenter: Heather Dirkmaat, NMD

Regulation of melanin production and oxidative stress by a commercial skin brightening formula
Presenter: Jeff Langland, Ph.D
Professor of Research Chair, Department of Research & Research Director, Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research

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Registration is required for all attendees! In-person seats are limited.
Free CE credits will be available for virtual and in-person attendees.

This event is open to the public.

If you would like to support botanical research at the University, click here.

Research Night is generously sponsored by Ayush Herbs Inc.