Biomedical & Nutritional Sciences

Biomedical & Nutritional Sciences graduates are prepared for the working world and are in high demand, many receiving multiple job offers.

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Our Nutritional Sciences program was recently ranked in one of the top 25 best bachelor’s nutritional science programs in the country by the Bachelors Degree Center.

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12/5/2019 Featured Story

Researchers Develop Germ-killing Fabrics to Prevent Hospital Infections

Researchers Develop Germ-killing Fabrics to Prevent Hospital Infections

Chemistry Prof. Yuyu Sun and Assoc. Prof. Nancy Goodyear of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences are using N-halamine – a biocide with proven germ-killing property – to reduce the occupational burden of exposure by protecting the hospital staff from harmful microorganisms that can cause various infections.

12/5/2019 Featured Story
9/13/2019 Featured Story

University Helps Food Companies Find Recipe for Sustainability

University Helps Food Companies Find Recipe for Sustainability

Food and beverage companies learned about sustainable manufacturing and cleaning processes at a workshop funded by the EPA.

9/13/2019 Featured Story
5/17/2019 Eagle-Tribune In The News

Grad Working to Improve Senior Life

Grad Working to Improve Senior Life

Nutritional Science student Liam Fouhy is part of a group partnering with Lawrence’s Council on Aging. Fouhy will pursue his MPH at UMass Lowell.

5/17/2019 Eagle-Tribune In The News
5/15/2019 Featured Story

Healthy Aging Forum Features Age-friendly Initiatives and Workforce Health Research

Healthy Aging Forum Features Age-friendly Initiatives and Workforce Health Research

At UMass Lowell’s Center for Gerontology Research and Partnerships’ forum, speakers shared their latest research on aging workers in the workplace, age-friendly initiatives and asthma in older adults.

5/15/2019 Featured Story

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