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Seven undergraduate nursing students are in Chile, working with psychiatric nurses at hospitals in Talca, Santiago and Chillan. They are the first group in the new Global Health Experience course, led by Asst. Prof. Valerie King.

The students are gaining real-world experience to help them understand different cultures, an especially important aspect of delivering healthcare. Read their blog.

Meet Our Faculty

Mary M. Aruda, Ph.D., RN, PNP-BC, FNP-C, FAANPMS/DNP Program Coordinator & Associate Clinical Professor, Nursing Health Promotion Over Lifespan, Adolescent Health & Sexuality, Families & Children with Special Health Care Needs
Connie J. Seymour, PT, Ph.D., OCSAssociate Professor & Coordinator, Advanced Clinical Practice & Community Partnership, Physical Therapy, Biomedical Engineering 
Thomas Wilson, Ph.D., M.P.H., L.D.N.Associate Professor, Program Coordinator - Nutritional Sciences, Clinical Laboratory & Nutritional Sciences, Biomedical EngineeringNutritional Sciences
Annette McDonough, Ph.D., RNAssistant Professor, NursingAdult/Pediatrics Critical Care and Trauma
Anya Peters, Ph.D., RN, CNEVisiting Faculty, NursingCardiothoracic/Cardiovascular Nursing
Danielle Day-Notini, M.S., Ph.D.Lecturer, Physical Therapy 
Deirdra Murphy, P.T., D.P.T., M.H.A., M.S.Associate Professor, DPT Program Director, Physical Therapy, Center for Health Promotion & Research 
Robert A. Karasek, Ph.D., M.Sc., MArchProfessor, Work Environment 
Laurie Soroken, M.S., RN CSAssistant Professor (Clinical Track), Nursing 
David H. Wegman, M.D., M.P.H.Emeritus Faculty, Work Environment 
Lea Dodge, M.S., RNLecturer, Nursing 
Eugene J Rogers, Ph.D., M.S., N.R.C.C., MT(ASCP)Professor, Chair, Clinical Laboratory & Nutritional Sciences, Biomedical EngineeringClinical Chemistry, Analytical Biochemistry
Gerard J. Dybel, P.T., Sc.D., G.C.S.Associate Professor, Physical Therapy 
Mindy Dopler-Nelson, Ph.D.Assistant Professor, Clinical Laboratory & Nutritional SciencesNutritional Sciences, Endocrinology, Preventive Medicine
Rebecca Foco, Ph.D.Lecturer, Community Health and EnvironmentProfessional preparation of community health educators; pedagogy in community health education, community-engaged scholarship
Cora Roelofs, Sc.D.Research Faculty, Work Environment, Center for Health Promotion & Research 
Margaret Knight, Ph.D., APRN, BCAssociate Professor, NursingPsychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Michael J. Ellenbecker, Sc.D.Professor, Work Environment 
Michelle WilliamsLecturer, Clinical Laboratory and Nutritional Sciences Anatomy & Physiology
A. James Lee, Ph.D., M.AAssociate Professor, Graduate Coordinator, Community Health & SustainabilityHealth Economics, Health Care Finance & Health Care Information Systems
Barbara Mawn, RN, Ph.D.Professor, Director of the Ph.D. Program, Nursing, Center for Health Promotion & Research 
David Kriebel, Sc.D.Professor, Department Chair, Co-Director, , Work Environment, Lowell Center for Sustainable Production 
Ainat Koren, Ph.D., RNAssociate Professor, Nursing, Center for Health Promotion & ResearchReproductive Health, Pediatrics, & Program Evaluation
Kenneth Geiser, Ph.D.Professor, Work Environment 
Dorothy Brewin, Ph.D., CNM Assistant Professor , Nursing 
Pia Markkanen, Sc.D.Research Professor, Work Environment 
Deborah Van Etten, MS, APRN, BC, CSClinical Assistant Professor, Nursing25 years in Adult and Geriatric Mental Health, Long Term Care, Primary Care, and Critical Care
Erika Lewis, Ed.D., PT, CHTAssociate Professor, Physical Therapy 
Joel A. Tickner, Sc.D.Associate Professor, Community Health & SustainabilityEnvironmental Health, Chemicals Policy, Pollution Prevention, Risk Assessment
Linda Kahn-D'Angelo, Sc.D., PTProfessor, Physical Therapy 
Jacqueline S. Dowling, Ph.D., R.NAssociate Professor, Director of Baccalaureate Program, Nursing 
Javier Horta, M.M.Sc., M.D., Ph.D.Lecturer, Clinical Laboratory & Nutritional SciencesOrganic Chemistry, Physiological Chemistry, Immunology, Medicine
Karen Devereaux Melillo, Ph.D., APRN, BC, FAANPProfessor, Chair, Principal Investigator, Nursing, Bring Diversity to NursingGerontological Nursing
Lisa M. Abdallah, Ph.D, RNAssociate Chair and Associate Professor, NursingLong Term Care, Quality Improvement Initiatives in Nursing Homes, Nurse Practitioner Practice Models in Nursing Homes.
Sandra Mote, M.S., C.S., A.R.N.P.Clinical Assistant Professor, NursingTeaching Undergraduate and Graduate students to design and lead therapeutic groups. Mental health care promotion.
Shellie Simons, Ph.D., RNAssociate Professor, Nursing 
Bethany Gentleman, M.S. G.N.P.-B.C.Visiting Professor, Nursing 
Mahdi Garelnabi, M.Sc., MLT, Ph.D.Assistant Professor, Clinical Laboratory & Nutritional Sciences, Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology ProgramClinical Chemistry and Instrumentation
Ted Namm, Ph.D., M.S.Professor, Clinical Lab & Nutritional SciencesAnatomy and Physiology, Clinical Genetics
Tanya Coutu, MS, RNClinical Assistant Professor, Nursing 
Mansoureh Tajik, Ph.D., M.S.Assistant Professor, Community Health & Sustainability 
Rafael Moure-Eraso, Ph.D., C.I.H.Professor Emeritus, Work Environment 
Leland Ackerson, ScD, MPHAssistant Professor, Community Health & SustainabilitySocial Epidemiology; Community Health Education
Cynthia M. Ferrara, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Director of Exercise Physiology, Physical Therapy 
Craig Slatin, Sc.D., MPH.Professor, Community Health & Sustainability, The New England Consortium Work Environment Policy, Health Education and Policy
Laura Punnett, Sc.D.Professor , Work Environment, CPH-NEW, Center for Women & Work 
Nancy Grandbois, M.S. MLS(ASCP)CMMLS Acting Program Director, Clinical Laboratory & Nutritional SciencesClinical Chemistry Laboratory, Clinical Practicum Coordination
Amy McCarron, DNP, FNP-BCLecturer, NursingFamily preventative care and health promotion, management of chronic disease
Margaret M. Quinn, Sc.D. CIHProfessor, Work Environment 
Michele K. Fox, PT, DPT, MS, CSCSAssociate Director of Clinical Education, Physical TherapyOrthopedic Physical Therapy
Nancy Goodyear, Ph.D., MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA)Assistant Professor, Clinical Laboratory & Nutritional Sciences, Biomedical EngineeringClinical Microbiology, Safe Disinfection
Joyce White, DSc., PTAssociate Professor, Physical Therapy 
Kathleen (Kay) Doyle, Ph.D., M.S., MLS (ASCP) CMProfessor Emeritus, Clinical Laboratory & Nutritional Sciences, Medical Technology ProgramImmunohematology, Pathophysiology, Analytical Biochemistry
Betty D. Morgan, Ph.D., PMHCNS-BCAssociate Professor, Nursing, Center for Health Promotion & Research 
Bruce Young, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Physical Therapy, Biomedical Engineering 
Nicole Champagne, Ed.D.Department Chair, Associate Professor, Community Health & SustainabilityService Learning, Professional Preparation in Health Education
Maria Brunette, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Work Environment  
Mary Elizabeth Hooker, Ph.D., M.S., MT(ASCP)Associate Professor, Clinical Laboratory & Nutritional SciencesClinical Hematology, Hemostasis, Laboratory Management and Ethics
Jennifer Wilber, MS, RNClinical Assistant Professor, Coordinator, RN-BS degree completion option, Nursing 
Keith Hallbourg, PT, DPT, M.S.Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Clinical Education and DPT Graduate Admissions Coordinator, Physical Therapy 
Susan Crocker Houde, Ph.D., ANP-BCAssociate Dean, School of Health & Environment  
Bryan Buchholz, Ph.D.Professor, Director, Work Environment, Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology ProgramOccupational Biomechanics, Bioinstrumentation
May Futrell, Ph.D., FAAN, FGSAProfessor Emeritus, NursingInternationally renowned scholar and educator and a pioneer in the development of the gerontological nurse practitioner program.
Rebecca Gore, Ph.D.Statistical Applications Programmer, Work Environment 
Valerie King, DNP FNP-BCClinical Assistant Professor, Nursing 
Susan Woskie, Ph.D., C.I.H.Professor, Work Environment 
Polly Hoppin, Sc.D.Research Professor, Program Director, Work Environment, Environmental Health Program, Lowell Center for Sustainable Production 
Dhimiter Bello, Sc.D., MScAssociate Professor, Work Environment, Nanomanufacturing Center for Excellence, Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology Program  
Alease S. Bruce, Ph.D., M.S.Professor, Graduate Programs Coordinator, Clinical Labratory & Nutritional SciencesClinical Immunology, Pathophysiology, Anatomy & Physiology
Susan Sama, Sc.D.Research Professor, Work Environment 
Angela Nannini, FNP, Ph.D.Associate Professor, NursingHealth policy, health equity, population health, women’s health across the life span, health-care workforce
JoAnn Moriarty-Baron, P.T., D.P.T.Lecturer, Physical TherapyPhysical Therapist
Heidi Collins Fantasia, Ph.D., RN, WHNP-BCAssistant Professor, NursingWomen’s Health
Renee Barrile, Ph.D.Lecturer, Clinical Laboratory & Nutritional Sciences 
Manuel Cifuentes, M.D., Sc.D. Associate Professor, Work Environment 
Geoffry Phillips McEnany, Ph.D., APRN, BCProfessor, Nursing 
Susan M. Reece, D.N.Sc., C.S., P.N.P.Professor Emeritus, NursingHealth promotion across the lifespan
Sean Collins, PT, ScD, CCSChair, Associate Professor and Director of Human Assessment Lab, Physical Therapy, Biomedical Engineering 
Patrick A. Scollin, Ed.D., MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA)Professor Emeritus, Community Health & SustainabilityHealth Informatics
Arlee Dulak, Ph.D.Lecturer, Clinical Laboratory & Nutritional SciencesMicrobiology, Anatomy & Physiology
Garry Handelman, Ph.D.Professor, Clinical Laboratory & Nutritional SciencesNutritional Sciences
Guixin (Susan) He, Ph.D.Assistant Professor, Clinical Laboratory & Nutritional SciencesMicrobiology
Celeste Tremblay, Ed.D., R.N., C.N.E.Assistant Professor (Clinical Track), Nursing Clinical expertise is in the areas of nursing administration, critical care, medical/surgical and maternity nursing.
Charles Levenstein, Ph.D., MSOHProfessor Emeritus, Work Environment, Center for Health Promotion & Research, The New England,  
Shortie McKinney, Ph.D., RD, FADADean of School of Health and Environment, Co-Director of Human Assessment Lab 

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