The Laboratory for Mind/Body Signaling and Energy Research, affiliated with the UCI’s Department of  Developmental & Cell Biology, Department of Biomedical Engineering, and the Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine, uses an extensive collection of the latest biomedical technologies to study changes in physiological and bioenergy markers associated with mind/body practices.  The focus of our current work is on Qigong and Tai Chi, and how their effects compare to those of physical exercises and acupuncture therapy.  We hope that this research will accelerate the integration of mind/body practices and acupuncture with Western medicine and sports for enhancing whole person health and healing.