Programs of Study in Biological Sciences

Thomas B. Shea

Biological Science

Tom Shea is the director of the Center for Cellular Neurobiology and Neurodegeneration Research. His research looks at ways to prevent or slow down brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and ALS.

You can have the best research facilities in the world and still might be missing the essential element to the university experience—the interaction between faculty and students.

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Ainsley Skinner '25

Biology

Ainsley Skinner is capping her biology degree with a faculty-led trip to the Galápagos Islands, where she’ll walk in the footsteps of Charles Darwin.

I’m grateful for everything I’ve learned and experienced here.

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Shakira Fedna '23

Biology

Shakira Fedna came to UMass Lowell because of the River Hawk Scholars Academy, a support program for first-generation college students.

Everybody you come into contact with in the RHSA wants to see you succeed.

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Brian Richard ’22, ’24

Biological Sciences

Brian Richard sees the importance of diversity on campus.

My ambition is to show people that you can be disabled and be successful.

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Lilian Whitehead '27

Biology (sociology minor)

A work-study job with the Center for Lowell History is preparing Lilian Whitehead for a future museum career.

It’s a great experience for the direction I want to go in for my career.

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