Eric J. Roseen, DC, PhD

Assistant Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Eric J. Roseen, DC, PhD is an assistant professor of medicine at Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine and a chiropractic physician in the adult medicine primary care clinic at Boston Medical Center.

Dr. Roseen’s research has focused on the epidemiology of common musculoskeletal conditions, effectiveness of nonpharmacologic therapies for low back pain, and implementation of effective nonpharmacologic treatments for musculoskeletal pain in underserved communities. This work has aimed to provide evidence to inform policies that influence how musculoskeletal pain is managed in primary care settings.

Dr. Roseen’s research is funded by NIH (National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, National Institute of Childhood Health and Human Development), and The BU Center for Implementation and Improvement Science. He is the recipient of a NIH K23 Career Development Award, NIH National Research Service Award, and NIH Loan Repayment Program Award. Dr. Roseen has been recognized Internationally by early career researcher awards at the International Congress of Integrative Medicine and Health and the International Forum for Back and Neck Pain Research in Primary Care. He is an active member of the American Public Health Association, American Chiropractic Association, Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health, and the Society of Epidemiologic Research.

Dr. Roseen regularly lectures on complementary and integrative health and the epidemiology of common musculoskeletal conditions. He also enjoys mentoring graduate and undergraduate students interested in clinical research careers.

Dr. Roseen completed a clinical internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, and has since practiced in multi-disciplinary primary care and rehabilitative settings. He received his doctor of chiropractic (DC) degree from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon. He received his MSc degree in epidemiology from the Boston University School of Public Health and his PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. Dr. Roseen has additional research training through multiple competitive opportunities including the NIDA-funded Fellow Immersion Training (FIT) in Addiction Medicine, and the NIH Training Institute for Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (TIDIRH).
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Publications

  • Published 10/10/2026

    Elam RE, Bužková P, Fink HA, Barzilay JI, Roseen EJ, Cauley JA, Robbins JA, Carbone LD, Lovasi GS, Mukamal KJ. Neighborhood Walkability, Green Space, and Incident Hip Fracture among Older U.S. Adults: The Cardiovascular Health Study. Environ Res. 2026 Oct 10; 125875. PMID: 42858845.

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  • Published 10/7/2026

    McNaughton DT, Ensrud K, Langsetmo L, Harrison S, Wong JJ, Laguna JM, Young J, de Luca K, Chen TY, Jenkin H, Downie A, Nim C, Thalil M, Lane NE, Fink HA, Roseen EJ. Back Pain and Prospective Frailty Status Among Older Men: Findings From the MrOS Study. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2026 Oct 07. PMID: 42844230.

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  • Published 9/15/2026

    Pozzi JA, Sandal LF, Leininger BD, Young M, Roseen EJ, Dalager T, Stochkendahl MJ. Economic Evaluations of Physical Exercise at Work: A Scoping Review. J Occup Rehabil. 2026 Sep 15. PMID: 42742905.

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  • Published 8/23/2026

    Uebelacker L, Saper RB, Roseen EJ, Taylor LE, Abrantes AM, Anderson B, Sprecht-Walsch S, Lorin L, Ikai D, Desaulniers J, Braun TD, Baldwin M, D'Afflitti J, Hurstak E, Bales R, Min J, O'Keeffe B, Guastaferro K, Strayhorn J, Stein MD. Yoga MAT: A factorial randomized study using the Multiphase Optimization Strategy to develop a multicomponent yoga intervention for people with chronic pain taking medications for opioid use disorder. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2026 Oct 01; 287:113320. PMID: 42685386.

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  • Published 8/19/2026

    Roseen EJ, Wong A, Mu CX, Harrison S, Downie A, Nim C, McNaughton DT, Jenkins H, Young JJ, Hartvigsen J, Wong JJ, Kahere M, Lee S, Stone KL, Ensrud K, Fink HA, Pescador Jimenez M, Michael YL. Association of proximity to greenspaces and back pain in older men and women: Analysis of data from two cohort studies. PM R. 2026 Aug 19. PMID: 42615497.

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Education

  • MGH Institute of Health Professions, PhD
  • Boston University School of Public Health, MSc
  • Minnesota State University Moorhead, BA