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Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine is committed to a broad spectrum of research promulgated through collaborative efforts. Because of this directive, we have established an integrative and collaborative research program with Arizona State University Biodesign Institute, University of Arizona, private industry, and Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGEN). Contributions in virology, vaccine adjuvancy, anti-bioterrorism, genomics, etc., and clinical research within the collaborative group have been very productive with publications and major announcements forthcoming.

Within this consortium, we have many research professors and scientists who have contributed to this success. The SCNM Research Department will be introducing these research scientists and their contributions in the coming months, and posting this information on the SCNM website and publishing in companion publications.

Sylvia Hinton, R.N.

Sylvia Hinton is one of the newest additions to the research faculty at SCNM. She brings over 17 years of clinical experience with expertise in neonate care, pediatrics, and the continuum to geriatric medicine. Specific experience includes telemetry, med-surgical teams, neonate units, medical-surgical assessment, and medical administration.

Her nursing career began in the U.S. Army following her BS in Exercise Science from Trevecca Nazarene University (Nashville, Tenn.). After her military commitment, she was employed with numerous large healthcare systems including Banner and Scottsdale Healthcare System. Sylvia’s current employment is with the Scottsdale Healthcare System (Scottsdale Hospital) and Home Healthcare.

Contributions to the SCNM Research Consortium include guidance in clinical program development, especially with AIDS/HIV research in the team directed by Dr. David Payne, (DO). Sylvia’s latest research accomplishment is involved in the development of new systematics used in natural T-Cell enhancement in AIDS patients.

Sylvia is also a certified Yoga instructor and is also working towards her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).