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.
Participants Aged 45 to 64 Needed for Hearing Study
Researchers are looking for individuals 45 to 64 years of age to participate in an NIH-funded study of hearing changes with age.
Communication Disorders Graduate Students Offer Inspiration at High School Career Day
Last fall, graduate students in the Department of Communication Disorders participated in Holyoke High School’s "You Can Be Anything You Want to Be" Career Day.
In the Media: News Roundup (February 24, 2023)
SPHHS researchers comment in multiple media outlets on health-related topics.
Research Project Focuses on Promoting Dual-Language Development for Children with Autism in Bilingual Families
Megan Gross has been awarded an NIH grant to study bilingualism in children with autism spectrum disorder whose household speaks a language other than English.
In Memoriam: Nicola Mare Usher
Nicola Mare Usher, a former academic advisor in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences from 2016-2019, passed away on January 14, 2023.
Mamo to Examine Communication Challenges and Barriers to Hearing Care for Older Bilingual Latinx Adults
Sara Mamo has received a 3-year, $584,000 NIH grant to examine communication challenges and barriers to hearing care faced by older, bilingual Latinx adults.
In the Media: News Roundup (January 27, 2023)
SPHHS researchers comment in multiple media outlets on health-related topics.
Communication Disorders Collaboration Earns "Healthcare Heroes" Award
Collaboration recognized for its innovative approach to rehabilitative care while helping train future health care professionals.
Training Grant Will Help Prepare the Next Generation of Speech-Language Pathologists
Andrianopoulos received the $1.25 million training grant from the US Department of Education to support Project iPREP.