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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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Abdul Hameed holds up his diploma
Abdul Hameed
Public Health – Healthcare Management

A practicum in infection prevention at a hospital prepared Abdul Hameed for a job with the CDC, preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus in hospitals and other health-care facilities.

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Juana Guerrero with her mentor, Francine Coston (Associate Director of Multicultural Affairs at UMass Lowell).
Juana Guerrero
Nursing

Juana Guerrero came to UML with strong academic credentials. A support program helped boost her confidence and leadership skills, too.

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Sundus Siddique and Laura Punnett stand in front of a research display at the APHA Conference.
Sundus Siddique
MPH in Epidemiology, Doctor of Science in Public Health Candidate

Sundus Siddique, a physician and public health researcher, has published studies and presented at conferences about healthy workplaces.

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Health Sciences News

  • Two boxers wearing headgear fight in a boxing ring.

    Boxing Club Workouts Pack a Punch

    UMass Lowell’s fast-growing Boxing Club is drawing students from across campus who are looking for a challenging workout, stress relief and a strong sense of community.
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  • Public Health doctoral student Angela Consentino

    Study Looks at How Substance Use Risk Factors Differ Among Asian American Communities

    Research Assistant Angela Consentino ’17 of the Center for Population Health at UMass Lowell is partnering with the Greater Lowell Health Alliance and the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association to better understand how cultural background, migration history, age and socioeconomic factors shape substance use attitudes, beliefs and behaviors.
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  • A young woman points to a research poster while talking to two high school students in a large room.

    International Day of Women and Girls in STEM Inspires the Next Generation

    More than 100 local high school students visited UMass Lowell for an International Day of Women and Girls in STEM event that connected them with faculty and student researchers and highlighted the importance of mentorship in supporting women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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