William Meeker is a distinguished chiropractic researcher and author, with an extensive list of writing/presentation credits to his name. Dr. Meeker co-authors the research column in Dynamic Chiropractic, is the editor of the Journal of the Neuromusculoskeletal System, and serves on the editorial boards of JMPT, the Journal of Chiropractic Technique, and The Back Letter.

Dr. Meeker's numerous public health affiliations includes service as the director of research for the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research. Dr. Meeker is principal investigator for the Consortial Center for Chiropractic Research (supported by the Office of Alternative Medicine); peer reviewer for the U.S. National Institutes of Health; a member of the peer review panel for the U.S. Agency for Health Care Policy and Research; and a member of the research and review advisory committee for the American Chiropractic Association.

A 1982 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic-West, Dr. Meeker formerly served as assistant research professor and associate dean of research at Palmer West. He received his masters in public health from San Jose State University in 1988.


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Looking Forward to the Future of Chiropractic
A Quarter Century Developing Chiropractic Science
June 3, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 12)
Research and Evidence-Based Practice Require a Cultural Change in Chiropractic Education
October 8, 2007 (Vol. 25, Issue 21)
Wake Up - We're in a Race for Scientific Ownership of Manipulation
April 9, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 08)
Cultural Authority, Best Practices, and Chiropractic Theory: A Dilemma for Chiropractic?
January 29, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 03)
Believe It or Not, Chiropractic Science Is Evolving!
June 17, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 13)
A Policy View of Chiropractic
June 2, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 12)
The Research Challenge: An Update on the Progress of the CCCR
September 1, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 18)
Researchers and ACC Will Hold Joint Meeting in 2002
Conference Set for March 13-16 in New Orleans
November 5, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 23)
Research Agenda Conference VI Slated for July
May 21, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 11)
"Integration" - The New Buzzword
March 26, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 07)
Making Inroads, But More Needs to Be Done
November 15, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 24)
Health, Subluxation, Adjustment: Semantic and Scientific Challenges Still Exist
July 10, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 15)
Dump Subluxation? Give Me a Break!
November 1, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 23)
Research around the World
June 28, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 14)
Whither Chiropractic Now?
February 22, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 05)
Progress in Chiropractic Research
October 6, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 21)
How Many Doctors of Chiropractic? Something to Consider
January 27, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 03)
Reflections on the Creation of a Research Agenda for Chiropractic
September 23, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 20)
A Chiropractic Research Agenda
May 20, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 11)
Chiropractic and Alternative/Complementary Medicine: What is Going On?
June 19, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 13)
Research for Chiropractors and Research for Chiropractic Patients -- Is There a Distinction?
February 13, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 04)

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