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Research & Engagement

Faculty in the Donna M. and Robert J. Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences (Manning College) engage in focused, collaborative, and transdisciplinary programs of research and scholarship to advance the continuum of health—from prevention to promotion, practice, and policy —across the life course for individuals and communities, locally and globally.

Broad topics of research & engagement include:

Aging
Cardiovascular Health
Climate Change and Health
Disease Prevention and Management
Physiological Responses to Exercise
Nursing Practice
Maternal & Child Health

Our faculty have received funding from the National Institutes of Health, American Heart Association, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Health Resources and Services Administration, National League of Nursing, Merck, and other foundations.

Projects, Initiatives & Highlights

Kent Jason Cheng Selected as a Research Fellow at Institute for Asian American Studies

Cheng, an assistant professor in the Department of Gerontology, studies social determinants of health across the life course in the United States, the Philippines, and other countries.

Over 20 Years, Cancer Partnership Has Trained Hundreds of Researchers

The partnership between UMass Boston and the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center has supported 493 trainees, allowing them to gain practical experience in cancer research.

Building Health Equity: The Power of Community-Engaged Research

Community-engaged research is a powerful approach that actively involves community members in the research process, ensuring that the findings directly benefit their own communities.

Annual Research & Scholarship Day

Each spring, Manning College of Nursing & Health Sciences hosts a Research & Scholarship Day to celebrate the research and scholarship that takes place in our college.

The day-long event includes:

a keynote session featuring guest speakers who share about their journeys in research and their fields of expertise
poster and oral paper sessions in which our students, staff, and faculty present their research and scholarship
special panel sessions with student researchers and alumni - a wonderful opportunity to find out about research opportunities and experiences available through Manning College

Learn more about Research & Scholarship Day

Faculty Research by Department

Get a closer look into the faculty and researchers in the Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences (MCNHS).

Centers & Institutes

Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences (MCNHS) is home to the following centers and institutes:

Laboratories & Research Groups

In Manning College's research laboratories, our faculty and student researchers investigate health-related areas such as maternal and child health and aging. Learn more about the following labs and research groups:

Research Staff & Resources

Julie Wright, PhD, MCNHS Associate Dean for Research
Professor, Department of Exercise and Health Sciences
Office Location: Q01-0017
Phone: 617-287-3808
Julie.Wright@umb.edu

Pei-Ju Chen, MCNHS Departmental Research Administrator II
Office Location: Q01-0025
pei.chen@umb.edu

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP)
The ORSP provides comprehensive researcher support in areas such as finding funding, developing grant proposals, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing awards.
Connect with the ORSP specialists assigned to MCNHS.

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