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Carmen Sceppa
Dean, Bouvé College of Health Sciences

Carmen Sceppa for Northeastern Global News

A new anti-aging pill for senior dogs just entered clinical trials. Could it one day help humans live longer?
A miniature Austrian shepherd.

A new anti-aging pill for senior dogs just entered clinical trials. Could it one day help humans live longer?

A new drug could extend the lifespan of dogs by years. A healthy aging expert says it could help advance the aging space.
Dolly Parton, Barbra Streisand and Cher: Why older women are in the spotlight like never before
Cher performing on stage in front of two backup dancers.

Dolly Parton, Barbra Streisand and Cher: Why older women are in the spotlight like never before

There are still gender disparities and issues with unrealistic expectations, but older women are more in the limelight than ever before.
Why it’s important to have more minority researchers involved in research on diseases of aging
Person performing research in a lab with gloved hands.

Why it’s important to have more minority researchers involved in research on diseases of aging

Dean Carmen Sceppa takes a leading role at a center that aims to expand the ranks of researchers on aging from underserved communities.
Northeastern joins new research center on healthy aging

Northeastern joins new research center on healthy aging

Terry Fulmer, dean of the Bouvé College of Health Sciences, will lead Northeastern’s team involved in a new multi-university consortium, which focuses on healthy aging and innovative approaches to help middle-aged and older adults lead a more active lifestyle.
Healthy support for city’s Puerto Rican community

Healthy support for city’s Puerto Rican community

A new initiative by Carmen Sceppa, associate professor of health sciences, aims to improve the health of Boston’s Puerto Rican community, which suffers disproportionately from ailments such as heart disease and diabetes.
Faculty Senate elects new members, leaders

Faculty Senate elects new members, leaders

On Wednesday, University Distinguished Professor Richard Daynard was elected the new chair of the Senate Agenda Committee at the senate’s final meeting of the academic year.
3Qs: Addressing the kind of growth America doesn’t need

3Qs: Addressing the kind of growth America doesn’t need

Northeastern health sciences professor says that reversing the trend towards youth obesity — and obesity in general — is a community-wide effort