Research

Professor of Kinesiology Katherine Boyer was one of fifteen distinguished scholars inducted as Fellows into the National Academy of Kinesiology.

A new study co-authored by Amanda Paluch has found that physical activity can improve adolescent mental health. 

Alicia Timme-Laragy, professor of environmental health sciences, has been featured as the UMass Amherst Spotlight Scholar for October 2026.

Krystal Kittle is the recipient of a nearly $200,000 award from the Alzheimer’s Association Research Grant for All (AARGA) program. 

Carrie Nobles will examine the effects of certain long-lasting chemicals and heavy metals on fertility and pregnancy under a five-year, $2.5 million NIH grant.

Kathryn P. Derose was recently recognized at a national accountability and policy event hosted by the Dominican Republic's National Council for HIV and AIDS.

A new study led by alumna Faith English '25PhD is one of the first to explore the relationship between adult-use cannabis legalization in Mass. and adolescents.

This past summer, health policy and management doctoral candidate Ruth Appiah Kubi delivered a talk as part of the new Summer Seminar Series at UMass Downtown.

Elizabeth Evans has been announced as a speaker in the 2026-2027 Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series and a recipient of the Chancellor's Medal. 

The SPHHS welcomes Perry Halkitis, dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health, on Sept. 25th for the inaugural event in the 2026-27 Dean's Seminar Series.

This initiative will establish new research facilities, champion world-class faculty, and accelerate interdisciplinary solutions.

The 2026-27 SPARC awardees include 5 teams with SPHHS faculty in leading and key roles on their respective projects.