Research Overview

Research to promote health and sustainability ensures that the educational mission stays relevant and focused on real-world problems and solutions. The School is not an ivory tower; we’re committed to education for change, and our research centers turn that commitment into action.

Departments have summarized the research activity of their faculty:

• Clinical Laboratory and Nutritional Sciences Department
• Community Health and Sustainablity Department
• Nursing Department
• Physical Therapy Department
• Work Environment Department

Additionally, scientists across the campus are engaged in research conducted at the centers located within the School of Health and Environment:

• Center for Health and Disease Research
• Center for Health Promotion and Research
• Kerr Ergonomics Institute
• Lowell Center for Sustainable Production
• Toxics Use Reduction Institute