Research Aims to Expand Understanding of Link Between Chronic Stress and Heart Disease Among Other Age-Related Conditions

Susan Hankinson has been awarded a five-year, $4 million NIH grant renewal to examine the relationship between chronic stress and risks of heart disease.
SPHHS Announces 2023 Health Innovators Challenge Winners
The SPHHS announced the winners of its inaugural Health Innovators Challenge on March 8, 2023, in the Life Sciences Laboratory conference room.
In the Media: News Roundup (February 24, 2023)
SPHHS researchers comment in multiple media outlets on health-related topics.
Timme-Laragy Appointed to Massachusetts Toxic Use Reduction Science Advisory Board
Professor of Environmental Health Sciences Alicia Timme-Laragy has been selected to serve on the Massachusetts Toxic Use Reduction Science Advisory Board.
ASPPH COVID-19 Storytelling Project: How the SPHHS and Academic Public Health Made an Impact
The ASPPH launched the ASPPH COVID-19 Storytelling Project: How Schools and Programs Made an Impact During the Pandemic to detail the work of its members.
In the Media: News Roundup (January 27, 2023)
SPHHS researchers comment in multiple media outlets on health-related topics.
Timme-Laragy Lab Members Receive NESOT Awards
Doctoral students Madeline Tompach and Marjorie Marin claimed top prizes at the annual meeting of the Northeast Chapter of the Society of Toxicology (NESOT).
In the Media: News Roundup (November 25, 2022)
SPHHS researchers comment in various media outlets on a variety of health-related topics.
Vandenberg Among "Most Highly Cited" Researchers for 2022
Laura Vandenberg is among the 12 UMass Amherst researchers who have been recognized as among the world’s most highly cited researchers in 2022.
Vandenberg Named Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement
Vandenberg will work on centers and institutes, increasing research support services and capacity, communication, and implementing strategic initiatives.