The University of Pittsburgh, set to launch the first chiropractic program at a research-intensive public university in Fall 2025, has secured a significant $6.4 million NIH grant. This funding will establish ENRICH: Encouraging Research in Complementary and Integrative Health Institutions. This virtual resource center is designed to empower CIH researchers nationwide by providing crucial training in areas like grant development, clinical methods, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Pitt, a top 10 NIH research funding recipient, aims to become a national leader in generating evidence-based CIH research. A key goal of ENRICH is to foster clear evidence on the safety and effectiveness of CIH treatments, which is vital for healthcare standards and insurance coverage decisions. The grant also includes $500,000 for pilot studies to gather preliminary data for larger NIH grants. Led by Dr. Michael Schneider, director of Pitt's Doctor of Chiropractic program, ENRICH joins only one other similar NIH-funded center, marking a monumental step forward for complementary and integrative health research.