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Kyle Mehan
Nutritional Science

Kyle Mehan began researching nutrition when trying to heal his own injuries. Now he promotes a plant-based diet.

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UMass Lowell alumni Michelle Palladino pictured in a school cafeteria with a table full of healthy snacks and information on leading a healthy lifestyle
Michelle Palladino
Nutritional Sciences & Public Health

Once Michelle Palladino started taking courses in nutrition as an undergraduate, she knew right away that she wanted a career in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

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Susan Mullaney
Nursing

Susan Mullaney, who earned a doctorate in nursing practice in 2015, is a vice president at UnitedHealth Group, where she focuses on keeping seniors healthy. She joined the board of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, which sets curriculum standards for nursing degrees.

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Erin Soulia poses with a friend at the flagship event for clinical research and trial management professionals, the Fierce Clinical Summit, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Erin Soulia
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Minor in Business Administration

Erin Soulia gained on-the-job experience at Morphic Therapeutic, a biopharmaceutical company that was recently acquired by Eli Lilly and Company.

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Health Sciences News

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    Persistence Pays Off for DifferenceMaker Winners

    Team Pawva’s Smart Pet Bed, which tracks the weight, body temperature and sleeping patterns of a dog or cat, took the top prize at the Rist DifferenceMaker Institute’s 13th annual $50,000 Idea Challenge.
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  • A young woman in a white sweater holds a microphone and talks to people seated in front of her.

    In This Competition, Simple and Succinct are Key

    Thirteen Ph.D. students put their presentation skills to the test in UMass Lowell’s inaugural Three Minute Thesis competition, an international program designed to help graduate students explain their research in a succinct and compelling way to general audiences.
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  • A person take a photo with her smartphone of a young man holding a certificate and posing with a woman on a stage.

    Show and Tell: Student Researchers Take Center Stage

    More than 200 students showcased their research work and academic endeavors at the 28th annual Student Research and Community Engagement Symposium at University Crossing.
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