Grants and Contracts

Research Evaluation Prepublication The Crazy Makers: How the Food Industry is Destroying our Brains and Harming our Children . Carol Simontacchi, 2006

Principal Investigator Auricular Acupuncture, Education and Smoking Cessation: A Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial.  Arizona Disease Control Research Commission, 1999-2002.

Principal Investigator Natural Medical Treatments of Common Chronic Disease: An Evaluation of the Research Literature. Klemm Analysis Group, 1998- 1999

Rainstar College- 1998. Contracted to produce business plan: Impact Analysis – Resource, Timeline and Accreditation Evaluation of the Addition of a School of Acupuncture

Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine- 1998. Contracted to consult on Eligibility Application for the Accrediting Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Principal Investigator  Open Multi-Centered Clinical Trial on the Tolerability and Efficacy of Alcohol-Free EchinaGuard Juice in Two Different Dosages Over a Period of Ten Days in Children with Recurring Infections of the Upper Respiratory Tract.  Madaus AG, 1997.

Principal Investigator  The Effect of L-Carnitine on Weight, BMI, and Body Fat Percentage.
 Lonza Ltd., 1996.                                                                                          

Principal Investigator  A Controlled Trial of Pregnenolone for Premenstrual Syndrome.  Longevity Research Center, Inc., 1997.                                                                  

Principal Investigator  Acupuncture in Smoking Cessation:  A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial.  Arizona Disease Control Research Commission, 1996-1999.   

Principal Investigator  A Protocol for the Investigation of the Effect of a Thymic Extract on the Course of Infection with HIV-1.  Æterna Laboratories, 1996-1997.                       

Investigator  The Effects of Nutritional Supplementation on IQ and Behavior in School Children.  Gero-Vita International, 1996-1997.                                                                   

Principal Investigator  Demographic and Clinical Outcomes of Naturopathic Patients: A Study of Patients Treated at the Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center.  Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, 1997.   

Investigator  Mechanisms of Ozone Therapy.  The Turska Estate, 1997.                      

Research Protocol Design  The Effect of Lysine on Frequency, Intensity, and Duration of HSV-1 Oral Outbreaks.  Quantum, Inc., 1997.                                                              

Research Protocol Design  Absorption of Selenium in Human Subjects.  Sea Silver Co., 1996.

Research Protocol Design  The Effects of Low Level Radiation on Human Health.  Radiation and Human Health Project, 1996-1997.

Research Protocol Design  The Effect of L-Carnitine on Weight Management.
 Lonza Ltd., 1996.

Statistician  Assessment of Zinc Levels in Parkinson’s Syndrome Patients.  Western Michigan University, 1995-1996.

Research Protocol Design  A Randomized, Stratified, Double-Blind, Within-Subject & Between- Subject Study of Herbal Toxicity.  ST&T Consulting, 1995.                             

Investigator  A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of a Combined Mineral-Herbal Supplement on Joint Pain.  Trace Mineral Resources International, 1995-1996.                           

Publications

Blum, K, et al. Drug Abuse Relapse Rates Linked to Level of Education: Is Dopamine a culprit? PLOSONE, In Process; 

Schoenthaler, S., & Bier, I.D. Addiction and Criminal Behaviour in Food Allergy and Intolerance, 2^nd Ed., W.B. Saunders, 2001

Bier, ID & Cornesky R, Using QFD to Construct A Higher Education Curriculum. Quality Progress 2001, 34(4), 64-68

Quoted as Expert in The Doctors Book of Herbal Home Remedies, Prevention Magazine (eds.) St Martin's Press, 2000

Schoenthaler, S., & Bier, I.D., Young, K., Jansenns, S., & Nicols, D. The Effect Of Vitamin-Mineral Supplementation On The Intelligence Of American Schoolchildren: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2000, 6(1), 19-29.

Schoenthaler, S., & Bier, I.D. The Effect Of Vitamin-Mineral Supplementation On Juvenile Delinquency among American Schoolchildren: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2000, 6(1), 7-17.

Bier, I.D. Research Reports Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, 1999, 1(1), 73 - 76

Bier, I.D. Database of Published Research on Alternative Medicine Therapies. In: Alternative Medicine Therapy: Assessment of Current VHA Practices and Future Opportunities Released internally within the Veteran's Administration and to United States Congress. December 1999

Schoenthaler, S., Bier, I.D., The Effect Of Nutrition On Brain Function, Intelligence, Academic Performance, And Crime: A Series Of Randomized Controlled Trials in Anti-Aging Medical Therapeutics vol. III, Klatz, RM, Goldman, R (eds.),  Health Quest Publications 1999, Marina del Rey, CA

Schoenthaler, S., & Bier, I.D.  Vitamin-Mineral Intake and Intelligence: A Macro-Level Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 1999, 5(2), 125-134.

Forsleff, L., Schauss, A.,  & Bier, I.D.  Assessment of Zinc Levels in Parkinson’s Syndrome Patients, The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 1999, 5(1), 57-64.

Bier, I.D., & Audette, K.  The Effects of Low Level Ionizing Radiation on the Health of Children.  Issues in Naturopathic Medicine:  Anthology 1997, Southwest College Press, Vol. II.

Bier, I.D.  A Critical Analysis of the Need for Immunization in the United States: A Natural Perspective. Best of Naturopathic Medicine: Anthology 1997, Southwest College Press, Vol. II.

Bier I.D.  The Integration of Acupuncture and Naturopathic Medicine. Best of Naturopathic Medicine: Anthology 1996, Southwest College Press,  September 1996.

Calabrese C., & Bier, I.D..  The Future of Research in Naturopathic Medicine. Best of Naturopathic Medicine: Anthology 1996, Southwest College Press,  September 1996.

Fingas, M.F., Fieldhouse, B., Bier, I.D., Conrad, D., & Tennyson, E.  Testing Water-In-Oil Emulsion Breakers. 16th AMOP Conference, Arctic and Marine Oil Spill Program Technical Seminar, 1993.

Fingas, M.F., Kyle, D.A., Bier, I.D., & Lukose, A. Physical and Chemical Studies on Oil Spill Dispersants: The Effect of Energy.  16th AMOP Conference, 1993.

Fingas, M.F., Fieldhouse, B., Bier, I.D., & Conrad, D. Development of A Test For Water-in-Oil Emulsion Breakers.  16th AMOP Conference, 1993.

Fingas, M.F., Bier, I.D., Bobra, M.,  & Callaghan, S. Studies on the Physical and Chemical Behavior of Oil and Dispersant Mixtures, (pp. 419-426).  Paper 137, International Oil Spill Conference, 1991.

Fingas, M.F., Stoodley, R., Stone, N., Hollins, R., & Bier, I.D. Testing the Effectiveness of Spill-Treating Agents: Laboratory Test Development and Initial Results, (pp. 411-414).  American Petroleum Institute, International Oil Spill Conference, 1991.

Mitchell, W.A.  (1997) Foundations of Natural Therapeutics:  Biochemical Apologetics of Naturopathic Medicine.  Co-Editor, Biochemistry Consultant, Southwest College Press:  Tempe, AZ, 1993. 

 Additional Professional Activities

New Hampshire Board of Naturopathic Examiners, New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, 2006 – 2009

Member, Formulary Sub-committee, New Hampshire Board of Naturopathic Examiners, New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, 2000 - 2007

Advisory Board Member, The Healthy Foundation, 2000 to 2003

Grant Reviewer, Native American Research Centers (NARCH), National Institutes of Health/Indian Health Services, United States Government, 2001

Grant Reviewer, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health, United States Government, 1999 - 2000

Member, Test Committee, Grandfather Rights Minimal Competency Test, Arizona Acupuncture Board of Examiners, 1999

Board Member, International Editorial Advisory Board, Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, 1998- 2006

Peer Reviewer, Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, 1998 - present

Expert Testimony, Kentucky State Legislature Alternative Medicine Bill Hearing, 1998

Founding Chair, Acupuncture Exam Committee, Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations, 1997- 1999

Board Member, Society for Acupuncture Research, 1998- 2006

Delegate, House of Delegates, American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, 1997-2003

President, Naturopathic Physicians Acupuncture Academy, 1997-2002

Exam Question Writer, Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Exam (NPLEX), 1996- 2001

Peer Reviewer, Journal of Naturopathic Medicine, 1995- 1997

Steering Committee Member, The Integration Project, Consortium of Naturopathic Medical Colleges, 1996-1997