Research
The Serious Side of Kid and Canine Play
Assistant Professor Katie Potter and doctoral student Colleen Chase will lead a study examining the impact of the family dog on the exercise habits of kids.
In the Media: News Roundup (March 22, 2024)
SPHHS researchers comment in multiple media outlets on health-related topics.
Potter, Sirard Named 2024-25 CRF Family Research Scholars
Kinesiology faculty members Katie Potter and John Sirard are among the six 2024-25 Family Research Scholars selected by the Center for Research on Families.
Evans Leads Assessment of New Courts Program to Provide Treatment to People with Substance Use Disorders
Elizabeth Evans will evaluate a pilot initiative in the courts that is designed to connect court-involved individuals with substance use disorders to treatment.
Robotic Hip Exoskeleton Shows Promise for Helping Stroke Patients Regain Their Stride
A collaboration between Engineering and Kinesiology pushes forward the bounds of stroke recovery with a unique robotic hip exoskeleton.
MOBL Research Group Seeks Male Volunteers for Knee Osteoarthritis Study
The Musculoskeletal Orthopedic Biomechanics Lab (MOBL) Research Group is seeking male volunteers between the ages of 65-80 and osteoarthritis in one knee.
Participants Sought for Study on Walking and Fatigue
Kinesiology researchers in the musculoskeletal and orthopedic biomechanics lab group seek volunteers aged 30-40 and 70-80 for a study on walking and fatigue.
New Study Explores Structural Racism’s Impact on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Inequities
In a new study, doctoral candidate Saharra Dixon and colleagues explore how structural racism impacts the sexual and reproductive health in youth of color.
Black Pregnant Women Sought for Research Study
A multidisciplinary team is recruiting Black pregnant women for a study investigating their experience traveling to prenatal appointments.
Dog-Owning Families Sought for Research Study
The Behavioral Medicine Lab at UMass Amherst is recruiting families for a study investigating how dog ownership impacts youth physical activity.
In the Media: News Roundup (February 23, 2024)
SPHHS researchers comment in multiple media outlets on health-related topics.
Evans Appears as Invited Plenary Speaker at NIH HEAL Initiative Scientific Meeting
Professor of Health Promotion and Policy Elizabeth Evans was an invited plenary speaker at the 5th Annual NIH HEAL Initiative Scientific Meeting held Feb. 7-8.