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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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Andrew Stanwicks and other team members from his lab
Andrew Stanwicks
Exercise Physiology

The summer after his freshman year, Andrew Stanwicks worked in a hospital rehabilitation research lab.

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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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UMass Lowell student Jack Callahan stands outside along a canal and brick building in Lowell.
Jack Callahan
Public Health

Jack Callahan is pursuing a public health degree to improve the lives of as many people as possible.

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Health Sciences News

  • David Claudio and students in the UML chapter of the Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers

    Industrial Engineering Professor Finds Success in Building Community

    Industrial Engineering Assoc. Prof. David Claudio won student group advisor of the year for his work with the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. He also does “lean health care” and operations management research on the front lines of public health for Hispanics and Latinos.
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  • Hundreds of students stand in an arena during a convocation ceremony.

    A New Journey Begins for Class of 2028 at Convocation

    UMass Lowell welcomed more than 3,000 first-year and transfer students to campus during Convocation at the Tsongas Center, where alum Vala Afshar, chief digital evangelist at Salesforce, shared “28 lessons for the Class of 2028.”
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  • Business student Serena Eliscar in the dining hall

    Brain Gains: Could Academic Success Be Found on Your Plate?

    Keep the brain energized throughout the day by eating whole foods like fruit, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats that help regulate mood, lower stress and boost concentration.
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  • A man playing a rehabilitation video game

    Digital Health Tools Pave the Way for High-Quality, Customized Care

    In a study published in the February issue of the journal Stroke, Assoc. Prof. Lynne Gauthier of the Physical Therapy and Kinesiology Department found that “one-size-fits-all” insurance reimbursement is not an evidence-based policy.
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