Research

TheFoundation’sfocusonresearchissteadilygrowingtoadvance discoveriesastheOsteopathicprofessioncontinuestoexplorenew andinnovativeresearchthatcouldoneday,changethecourseof modernmedicine.

In partnership with individual donors, medical schools, organizations, and associations, the Foundation's Research programs provide grants to individuals working to advance the profession through Osteopathic-oriented research

Spotlight: Rocovich Research Grant

Presented in partnership with the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Virginia (VCOM-Virginia), the Rocovich Research Grant recognizes a DO or Osteopathic medical student working to advance the profession through research focused on the biomedical, biomechanical, or clinical aspects of OMT

Student Doctor Colin Cox, was named the recipient of the 2022 grant

He is conducting two research projects in the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCU-COM) Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) department One is a feasibility study comparing a standardized soft-tissue technique versus a novel sham intervention therapy The second is a study evaluating the use of ultrasound in identifying anatomical landmarks aiming to improve palpatory skills