Provides advanced methods for analysis of biomolecular interactions and facilitates transfer of technologies via training, consultation and collaboration between academic and industrial researchers
Health, Behavioral & Social Sciences
Health, Behavioral & Social Sciences
Research in the areas of health, behavioral, and social sciences at UNH focuses on exploring the human condition - physical, psychological, and social - as individuals, as families, and as communities.
Health research helps people live full, healthy lives. Discovering the cellular basis for diseases, defining and promoting active, healthy lifestyles, developing assistive technology, and delivering innovative therapeutic services are all parts of the equation.
Improving education (especially in math, science, engineering and technology) and finding ways to make educational opportunities more inclusive is another priority.
The behavioral and social sciences promote understanding of human life from the smallest synaptic firing in the human brain to the political and social systems that guide millions of people across the globe. It explores humanity from the ancient to the modern. Developing strategies to prevent violence and abuse, strengthening rural communities, and creating tools to help law enforcement are just some of the applied research goals.
To gain an appreciation for the diversity and depth of UNH’s research related to health, behavioral, and social sciences, explore the departments, programs, Institutes and Centers listed below
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Research Institutes & Centers
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Conducts policy research on vulnerable children, youth, and families and on sustainable community development; provides policy makers and practitioners with the timely, independent resources they need to effect change in their communities
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Investigates the properties and utility of hyperpolarized xenon, particularly as a contrast agent in magnetic resonance imaging
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The CACL is a collaboration between the Institute on Disability (IOD) and the New Hampshire Institute for Health Policy and Practice (NHIHPP) at UNH to coordinate the work of both institutes related to aging and long term care issues, maximize available resources, and provide assistance to state agencies and community organizations.
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The UNH Child Study and Development Center is a nationally-accredited laboratory school serving young children (infants-kindergarten) that serves as a site for faculty and students to conduct interdiciplinary studies of early childhood education and development.
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Combats crimes against children by providing high quality research and statistics to the pubic, policy makers, law enforcement personnel, and other child welfare practitioners regarding the nature and impact of crimes such as child abduction, homicide, rape, assault, physical and sexual abuse, and Internet sex crimes
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Conducts research devoted to understanding all aspects of family violence, the impact of violence in families, and abuse
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Conducts research in methods development , HTP gycoproteomics, MSn methodology, cancer glycoproteomics and glycobiology using model organisms Daphnia and Caenorhabditis elegans
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Provides a coherent university-based focus for the improvement of knowledge, policies, and practices related to the lives of persons with disabilities and their families
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Consortium of academicians and professionals that conducts research in justice studies and offers an array of balanced, non-partisan services addressing issues in crime, safety, security, and the administration of justice
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Works to transform education in mathematics, science, and engineering at UNH, in elementary and secondary schools, and informal settings through high quality research, carefully examined practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration
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Partnership between the Institute on Disability, the NH Institute for Health Policy and Practice, and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center that promotes and improves health and social well-being of those with inherited conditions through collaborations among public health professionals, private health professionals, educators, consumers and advocates across New England
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Seeks to solve problems affecting agriculture, forestry, and the social and economic well-being of NH's people, the region and the nation by providing unbiased and objective research concerning diverse aspects of sustainable agriculture, aquaculture, forest management, and related wildlife and natural resources
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Collaboration between NH Dept. of Health and Human Services and UNH that creates new knowledge to be used to improve population health and the health care delivery system
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Delivers innovative therapeutic recreation services: disability-related health promotion and adapted sports programs throughout New England for people with disabilities, their families and friends
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A fee-for-service consulting, training and research unit that develops, implements and evaluates cutting-edge programs, policies and practices that will end violence against women on campus
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