Educating Tomorrow's Leaders for a Healthier World
The research centers within the College of Health Sciences promote health and well-being. We encourage you to explore the websites of each center to learn more about on-going research and project opportunities that make a difference in people's lives.
Center for Gerontology Research & Partnerships
The Center for Gerontology Research and Partnerships fosters collaborative research on campus and within the region to promote healthy aging that enables adults to grow old with dignity.
Contact Director:Karen Devereaux Melillo
Email: Karen_Melillo@uml.edu
Center for Population Health
Investigates complex interactions of diet, stress and cardiovascular disease in diverse populations to develop interventions that will improve overall quality of health and well-being.
Contact Director:Katherine Tucker
Email: Katherine_Tucker@uml.edu
Lowell Center for Sustainable Production
Develops practical solutions that promote environmentally sound systems of production and consumption.
Contact Director:David Kriebel
Email: David_Kriebel@uml.edu
Toxics Use Reduction Institute
Helps Massachusetts companies and community groups reduce the use of toxic chemicals by providing research, training, grants, and cleaning and disinfection laboratory testing services.
Contact Director:Michael J. Ellenbecker
Email: Ellenbec@turi.org
The New England Consortium
Provides hazmat training courses that meet or exceed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for protecting workers who respond to hazardous material emergencies.
Contact Director:David Turcotte
Email: David_Turcotte@uml.edu