Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences

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Health science professionals help people live healthier, safer and more productive lives. The UMass Lowell Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences prepares you for a rewarding career through hands-on learning, real-world research and close collaboration with faculty.

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Health Sciences News

7/9/2019 Press Release

Research Tackles Head Injuries in Youth Football

Research Tackles Head Injuries in Youth Football

An athletic training method shown to reduce head injuries in high school football will be rolled out in Hawaii next week through an $800,000 grant to the UMass Lowell researcher who designed the system.

7/9/2019 Press Release
5/29/2019 Featured Story

Research Seeks to Improve Sleep Patterns of Night Shift Workers

Research Seeks to Improve Sleep Patterns of Night Shift Workers

Sleep disruption can lead to depression, cardiovascular disease and accidents on the job or at home. To combat these issues, Asst. Prof. Yuan Zhang of the Solomont School of Nursing is partnering on a $1.7 million four-year National Institute of Aging grant to study strategies that help older night shift workers sleep soundly.

5/29/2019 Featured Story
5/23/2019 Featured Story

Cutting Textbook Costs is High Priority for Campus

Cutting Textbook Costs is High Priority for Campus

The rising cost of textbooks is hurting students’ wallets – and their academic success. Campus leaders, faculty, the university libraries, the bookstore and students are working together to lower costs.

5/23/2019 Featured Story
5/15/2019 Featured Story

Online and On Campus, UML Quality is High

Online and On Campus, UML Quality is High

UMass Lowell, a pioneer in online and continuing education, earns high rankings for its excellent professors and up-to-the-minute programs. Now it’s integrating its online and on-campus graduate programs in a new Division of Graduate, Online and Professional Studies.

5/15/2019 Featured Story

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Delivering Real-World Experiences

Patrice Olivar

Exercise Physiology & Psychology

While double-majoring in psychology and exercise physiology, Patrice Faith Olivar has gained both research and practical experience. UMass Lowell has opened more doors than she thought possible.
Tim DiFrancesco

Physical Therapy

Tim DiFrancesco served as the head strength and conditioning coach for the LA Lakers, but he knew in his heart that he wanted to have an impact on more people’s lives. So he left to dedicate his career to his business, TD Athletes Edge, a fitness training facility.
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.
Kyle Coffey

Exercise Physiology, Physical Therapy

Kyle Coffey credits the strength of the UMass Lowell faculty for preparing him with the critical-thinking skills needed to pass his board exam the first time around.