Faculty, Alumni & Researcher Spotlights
Young Cho, PhD
Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- Department of Basic Sciences
After teaching a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses for students of naturopathic medicine, acupuncture and Oriental medicine, herbal sciences and nutrition at Bastyr University's Kenmore campus, Dr. Young Cho is bringing his breadth of knowledge to Bastyr University California as a core faculty member in the Department of Basic Sciences.
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Jessica Dominguez Rieg, PhD
Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- Department of Basic Sciences
Dr. Jessica Dominguez Rieg, assistant professor of physiology in the Department of Basic Sciences at Bastyr University California, strives to create an active and interactive learning environment where students can tap into their own knowledge base to derive and learn difficult concepts.
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Lev Elson-Schwab, PhD
Faculty
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Basic Sciences
Current Roles
Lev Elson-Schwab, PhD, is a core faculty member in the Department of Basic Sciences at Bastyr University.
Education
PhD in chemistry from the University of California, San Diego
BS in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz
Nan Lin, MD, PhD
Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- Department of Basic Sciences
Dr. Nan Lin, a core faculty member in the Department of Basic Sciences and director of the human anatomy lab at Bastyr University California, believes that learning is a lifelong experience, especially for those who practice medicine.
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Kent Littleton, ND
Alum / Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Basic Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Dr. Littleton is a core faculty member in the School of Natural Health Arts and Sciences. His interests include using case studies in the teaching of medical biochemistry and communicating with authors to correct the errors in popular biochemistry textbooks.
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Rebecca Love Steward, DVM
Faculty
- School of Traditional World Medicines
- Department of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Basic Sciences
- Department of Nutrition & Exercise Science
Dr. Love Steward is a faculty member in the Department of Basic Sciences and teaches the prosection of instructional cadavers.
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Don Messner, PhD
Faculty
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Basic Sciences
Dr. Messner is a research faculty member who teaches basic sciences courses and conducts laboratory research directed at understanding and combatting human disease.
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Harold Modell, PhD
Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Basic Sciences
Dr. Modell is a core faculty member in the Department of Basic Sciences and director of the Physiology Educational Research Consortium. His primary professional interest is in research and development aimed at improving classroom practice to promote meaningful learning.
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Diane Spicer, DN, MS
Faculty
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Basic Sciences
Diane Spicer is a core faculty member in the Department of Basic Sciences at Bastyr University. She also serves as an adviser for the undergraduate Integrated Human Biology Program.
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Aleyamma P. Thomas, PhD
Faculty
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Basic Sciences
Dr. Thomas is a professor and director of anatomy at Bastyr University. Dr. Thomas is interested in the mechanisms of development, neural regeneration, exploring natural methods of healing and the benefits of organic foods.
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Cynthia A. Wenner, PhD
Faculty / Researcher
- School of Naturopathic Medicine
- School of Natural Health Arts & Sciences
- Department of Basic Sciences
Dr. Wenner is a research associate professor in the Department of Basic Sciences within the School of Natural Health Sciences at Bastyr University. She conducts research and co-teaches Immunology and Research Methods courses in the naturopathic medicine and herbal sciences programs.
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Faculty Spotlight
Benjamin Apichai, MD (China), MS, LAc
Core faculty member in the Department of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine at Bastyr University and a clinical supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Dr Apichai has a special interest in physical medicine and pain management.Faculty Spotlight
Jessica Dominguez Rieg, PhD
Dr. Jessica Dominguez Rieg, assistant professor of physiology in the Department of Basic Sciences at Bastyr University California, strives to create an active and interactive learning environment where students can tap into their own knowledge base to derive and learn difficult concepts.Researcher Spotlight
Laurie Mischley, ND
Dr. Mischley is a Clinical Research Assistant Professor in the School of Naturopathic Medicine. She is the Primary Investigator on several studies exploring CAM treatments for Parkinson's disease, MS, and other neurological conditions.Alumni Spotlight
