Vision

The UMass Lowell Center for Population Health (CPH) is an interdisciplinary research center dedicated to improving health and wellness in our communities through collaborative research, data driven analysis and community partnerships.

Executive Board

  • Sabrina Noel, Ph.D., RD
    Sabrina Noel, Ph.D., RD
    Associate Professor, Director of the Center for Population Health (CPH), Director of the Health Assessment Laboratory (HAL), Graduate Program Coordinator for the ScD in Public Health
    Public Health, Biomedical & Nutritional Sciences, Center for Population Health, Health Assessment Laboratory

    Nutritional Epidemiology, Community Assessments, Dietary Assessment, Musculoskeletal Aging, and Health Disparities

  • Kelsey Mangano, Ph.D., RDN
    Kelsey Mangano, Ph.D., RDN
    Associate Professor, Undergraduate Nutrition Program Director, Associate Director - Center for Population Health (CPH)
    Biomedical & Nutritional Sciences, Climate Change Initiative, Health Assessment Laboratory (HAL), Center for Population Health (CPH)

    Nutritional Epidemiology; Nutritional Sciences; Clinical Trials; Gut Microbiome; Musculoskeletal Aging

  • Luis M. Falcón, Ph.D.
    Luis M. Falcón, Ph.D.
    Dean Emeritus
    College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Center for Population Health
  • Katherine Tucker, Ph.D.
    Katherine Tucker, Ph.D.
    Emerita and Distinguished University Professor; Director Emeritus and Founder of the Center for Population Health (CPH)
    Biomedical & Nutritional Sciences, Health Assessment Laboratory (HAL), Center for Population Health (CPH)

    Nutritional Epidemiology, Dietary Assessment

CPH Staff

Leadership Team

Contributing Members

The Center for Population Health is supported by more than 70 contributing members who bring a wide range of scientific expertise spanning basic science, clinical and translational research, epidemiology, implementation science, public health practice, and community-engaged research.

Contributing members play an important role in advancing the mission of the CPH by sharing their scientific knowledge and expertise, participating in Center initiatives and collaborative projects, and attending CPH seminars, events and engagement activities. Members also support student training and mentorship opportunities while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across departments, disciplines and community partnerships. Together, these members create a dynamic and collaborative environment that strengthens the innovation, impact and reach of the CPH.

Advisory Board

Community Partners