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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

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

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