Faculty & Staff
Laurie Milliken, PhD, FACSM
- Associate Professor and Chair
- Telephone: 617-287-7483
- Email: Laurie.Milliken@umb.edu
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100 Morrissey Blvd. Office Location: S-03-60
Areas of Expertise
Body Composition Assessment, Obesity Prevention, Obesity Treatment
Degrees
PhD, University of Arizona (Physiological Sciences)
MS, University of Arizona (Exercise and Sport Sciences)
BS, Plymouth State College (Physical Education)
Professional Publications & Contributions
Additional Information
Profile
Dr. Milliken's research interests include the regulation of body composition in response to exercise throughout the lifespan. Currently Dr. Milliken is examining strategies for weight loss and lifetime weight maintenance. She has received NIH funding for her work and the current focus of her research is on the role of exercise in long-term weight loss in children and their families.
Teaching Expertise
Statistics for Health Professionals, Health Fitness Assessment, Exercise Physiology, Adult Fitness and Pediatric Exercise
Awards and Accomplishments
Fellow, the American College of Sports Medicine
