Establishing the Evidence Base for Promising Natural Therapies
Join us in transforming healthcare through studies rooted in nutrition, lifestyle, and natural therapies. Whether you're a participant, researcher, or potential partner, your involvement drives innovation and impact.
About the Krupp Center for Integrative Research
The Krupp Center for Integrative Research at UC San Diego is redefining the future of health through high-impact research. Our mission is to discover, apply, and share innovative natural approaches that address root causes of disease and promote whole-person wellness. We bring together leading scientists, clinicians, and collaborators to develop real-world solutions that change practice and policy—locally and globally.
Our research prioritizes growth in three key areas, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach:
Rigorous
Research
We conduct novel, high-quality research that investigates root-cause approaches to healing and wellness. Our work spans clinical trials, observational studies, and practice-based research that meets the highest scientific standards while staying grounded in real-world relevance.
Visibility & Implementation
Generating insights is only part of the mission—we’re also focused on making our findings actionable and accessible. Through publications, public speaking, media campaigns, and community partnerships, we ensure our work reaches clinicians, policymakers, and the public.
Scalable Health
Impact
We pursue scalable models that can be adapted by healthcare systems, institutions, and community providers. Whether developing toolkits for integrative practitioners or piloting new approaches to whole-person care, our goal is to demonstrate, scalable, solutions.
Nutrition and Diet-Based Interventions
Research focused on effects of evidence-based dietary approaches to improve chronic conditions and healthspan.
Mind-Body Therapies
Exploring the impact of mindfulness, meditation, and stress reduction practices on physiological and psychological health
Lifestyle Medicine
Evaluating how daily habits like sleep, movement, and social connection contribute to disease prevention and recovery.
Natural and Integrative Therapies
Investigating the role of medicinal food, herbs, botanicals, and supplements in integrative care.
Your Journey Starts Here
Get Involved with Transformative Integrative Health Research
Looking to Collaborate?
Looking to launch or expand a study? Collaborate with our experienced team to access world-class infrastructure, interdisciplinary support, and a proven track record of successful integrative health research.
Participate in a Study
Your experience fuels discovery. Join a study that advances care, contributes to science, and supports communities like yours.
Join our Team
Whether you're early in your academic journey or seeking new research directions, we offer fellowships, pilot grants, and collaborative opportunities to support your growth.