Dr. Jocelyn Strand, ND, is the senior director of clinical education and research at Biocidin Botanicals®. She brings both a devotion to botanicals and a passion for science to her role. Dr. Strand monitors and participates in research, trains clinicians, and is a respected and engaging speaker. She is an avid participant in microbiome research and lectures extensively with the vision of increasing awareness about the power of natural medicine. Before joining Biocidin Botanicals® in 2019, Dr. Strand was in private practice for over a decade at Lake Superior Natural Medicine in Duluth, MN, specializing in GI system disorders, Lyme, and autoimmune conditions.

Dr. Chris D’Adamo, PhD, is an epidemiologist specializing in how modifiable lifestyle factors influence health across the lifespan and is a partner at OvationLab. He earned his Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where he later served as Director of Research for the Center for Integrative Medicine. As Principal Investigator, Dr. D’Adamo has led numerous clinical trials and observational studies on dietary supplements, natural products, interventional devices, micronutrients, environmental toxicants, and lifestyle-based interventions. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, contributed to medical textbooks, and lectures internationally on nutrition and integrative medicine. Dr. D’Adamo also serves as Senior Research Advisor to the Institute for Functional Medicine and sits on several scientific advisory boards.

Dr. Lexi Gonzales, ND, MS, IFMCP, is a clinician, educator, and implementation strategist working at the forefront of functional and longevity medicine. Trained in biochemistry, systems biology, and translational research, she develops practical frameworks that strengthen clinical reasoning and elevate patient care. As Senior Clinical Implementation and AI Specialist at OvationLab, she designs models and educational systems that help practitioners integrate emerging technologies with clarity and consistency. Her clinical background spans primary care within an insurance-based integrative model, multidisciplinary practice at Vida Integrated Health, and private functional medicine practice with a focus on hormonal and metabolic optimization, endometriosis, and fertility. She also served as IFM’s inaugural Medical Education Resident and later as Clinical Content Developer.