About INCAM
We are the Canadian Interdisciplinary Network for Complementary & Alternative Medicine Research (INCAM), a non-profit organization and interdisciplinary research community committed to advancing knowledge through research on complementary, integrative, and traditional healthcare approaches to improve the health of Canadians.
Since our founding in 2004, INCAM has been at the forefront of building a collaborative research community that explores the diverse healthcare practices utilized across Canada. Our work includes supporting whole-person research and the integration of these approaches into the Canadian healthcare system, striving to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our population.
We believe that research has intrinsic value, and we need your support to continue driving innovation and advancing evidence-based practices. Join us in shaping the future of Canadian healthcare - together, we can make a difference.
Our Core Principles
RESEARCH-INFORMED
Research-informed traditional, complementary, integrative, and alternative medicine practices are critical for appropriate and safe integration into the healthcare system.
DIVERSE VIEWPOINTS
Embodying diverse viewpoints is critical. The body of knowledge pertaining to health and healthcare needs to be informed by a range of perspectives, expertise, and insights.
RELEVANT METHODS
The realm of integrative healthcare research necessitates the implementation of accepted and relevant research methods. The advancement of methodologies is essential within integrative healthcare research endeavours.
Our Latest Updates
INCAM WEBINAR SERIES: RESEARCH PERSPECTIVES ON GUNA-DULE TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
January 31, 2026 | 6:00 PM ET | Live on Zoom
Join INCAM's In Conversation With... webinar featuring Dr. Carlos Alberto Vásquez Londoño and Iván Meléndez Santacruz, with host Dr. Maryam Yavari.
This upcoming webinar explores research perspectives on Guna-Dule ethnomedicine and intercultural healthcare. Featuring Indigenous and academic researchers, the session examines key concepts, prior research, and future directions for ethical and collaborative research in Indigenous health systems.
▶️ Thank you to all who attended. A recording will soon be available to view.
2025 CCRF RECIPIENT
Congratulations to our 2025 CCRF Recipient, Dugald Seely!
His proposal titled "Natural Health Products for Management of Oral Mucositis in Adults with Cancer: A Clinical Practice Guideline" was granted acceptance for funding of $5,000.
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE 2025 INCAM AGM
We would like to our sincere thanks to everyone who attended the 2025 INCAM Annual General Meeting. Your presence, engagement, and ongoing support are vital to the strength and growth of our community.
We are grateful for your continued commitment to advancing research and collaboration in integrative health, and we look forward to another productive year ahead.
Members can log in to view the AGM summary and approved minutes here: INCAMNETWORK.CA/AGMARCHIVE
DISCOUNT PERK: ISCMR
INCAM members can now get a one-time 25% discount off a 1-year membership at INCAM's partner organization, the International Society for Traditional, Complementary & Integrative Medicine Research (ISCMR).
CCRF RESEARCH COMPETITION 2026
Deadline is July 15, 2026
INCAM will soon launch the next round of the Canadian CAM Research Fund (CCRF) competition!
Submissions are not open yet - we're finalizing details and forms. Please check back soon or sign up for email updates. This competition is open to researchers and clinicians working in complementary and integrative health across Canada.
