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