Virginia Research Day 2025

Speaker

Mark D. Unger Jr., DO, MS, BC-AOBNMM Assistant Professor of OMM & OPP Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Mark D. Unger Jr. is deeply passionate about providing relief to patients who are grappling with persistent, severe pain. Dr. Unger sees patients as a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist at Collaborative Health Specialty Services. Dr. Unger is an Assistant Professor of OMM & OPP at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, where his research focuses on the development of new treatments for chronic biopsychosocial pain. After obtaining his DO from the University of New England College of

Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Unger’s professional training included industry-level research experience in chronic pain prior to completing residency training in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. Dr. Unger has authored numerous peer reviewed journal articles and has been awarded federal funding to pursue his research. Dr. Unger’s personal interests include rock climbing, cryptography, and, alongside his lovely wife, cooking the perfect pizza.

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2025 Research Recognition Day