International Research and Philosophy Symposium
Important Information
Location:
Sherman College of Chiropractic
2020 Springfield Rd, Boiling Springs, SC 29316
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Recommended Hotel:
Spartanburg Marriot
299 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC 29306
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Important dates:
November 1, 2025: Abstracts Due
November 14, 2025: Notification to Authors
November 21, 2025: Author Confirmations to Present Due
April 30-May 2, 2026: Lyceum/IRAPS 2026
May 1-2, 2026: IRAPS Presentations
About IRAPS
The International Research and Philosophy Symposium (IRAPS) is a peer-reviewed chiropractic conference that addresses vertebral subluxation research and philosophy of chiropractic.
IRAPS brings together leaders in subluxation focused philosophy and evidence-informed research, along with practitioners and educators centered on vertebral subluxation practice, to build a stronger academic community worldwide.
Our intent is to foster a view that the chiropractic profession is:
- Centered on vertebral subluxation
- Based on vitalism
- Dedicated to research
- Developing a discipline of philosophy
2026 Call for Abstracts
We are now accepting abstracts for the 21st IRAPS, to be held in conjunction with our Lyceum 2026, April 30-May 2, on the Sherman College campus in Spartanburg, SC. To be considered for presentation at IRAPS 2026, abstracts must be submitted by November 1, 2025. View the detailed IRAPS Call for Abstracts or the Rubric for Peer Review
Topic may include:
- Case studies that focus on the location, analysis and correction of vertebral subluxation (LACVS)
- Philosophy of chiropractic as a component of LACVS type care
- Scholarly pursuits that will advance chiropractic education, practice and the profession
