HSC and HPM at PC

Twitter feed for the Department of Health Sciences (offering majors in HSC and HPM) at Providence College. Follow for events and news from the HSC community.

[PC School of Nursing and Health Sciences @FriarHealth]

We couldn’t be prouder of Hannah! Her future is bright, and we can’t wait to officially welcome her into the SNHS alumni community. Cheering for you this Sunday!

[PC Sponsored Projects & Research Compliance @PC_SPaRC]

Dr. Stack has received RI-INBRE funding! His group studies how gut microbes digest drugs, affecting their safety and efficacy. The project will characterize drug-modifying enzymes quantitatively as correlations are found by quantifying gene abundance linked to drug metabolism.

[Graduate History Program at Providence College @GradHistory_PC]

Dr. Adrian Weimer will be giving a talk next Thursday, May 22, at the Cambridge Public Library entitled "Defying the Crown in Early Cambridge: The 1664 Petition Campaign and Grassroots Constitutionalism." Register below!

https://t.co/LWAfgYmkHI

[PC School of Nursing and Health Sciences @FriarHealth]

Congrats to Dr. Tuba Agartan, prof. of @PC_HSC, on the publication of Universal Health Coverage: Foundations and Horizons! The book explores UHC's roots in 20th-century universalism. It was shaped by the contributions of leading experts & scholars—including student researchers.

[HSC and HPM at PC @PC_HSC]

Congratulations to our own Dr. Gavin! Hooray!

[PC Sponsored Projects & Research Compliance @PC_SPaRC]

Hannah Gavin has received a RI-INBRE grant for her project on phage-host interactions! She’ll mentor undergrads in lab and bioinformatics to study how phage genes determine phage host range and how they contribute to bacteriostatic or bactericidal activity. Congrats, Dr. Gavin!

[PC School of Nursing and Health Sciences @FriarHealth]

Dr. Ely attended the American Physiological Summit in Baltimore with @PC_HSC students Caitlin Rohrbacher ’26 and Ashley Vasquez ’27. Caitlin presented on blood pressure regulation after post-exercise heat exposure, and Ashley on learning assistants in lab-based courses. Bravo!

[PC School of Nursing and Health Sciences @FriarHealth]

Have you picked up the latest @ProvidenceCol Magazine? Flip to page 17 for a feature on Dr. Aishah Scott, dually appointed assistant professor of @PC_HSC & Black studies, highlighting her impactful work and scholarship.

You can also read it, here: https://t.co/0rqd6hx3tl

[PC School of Nursing and Health Sciences @FriarHealth]

We’ve got selfies on a cloudy day!

Last week, Dr. Olszewski, chair of @PC_HSC, wrapped up HON 481: Health Policy Challenges with a sunny smile.

Now if only it felt a little more like May… 🥶

[PC School of Nursing and Health Sciences @FriarHealth]

From 2 lbs. 4 oz. in the NICU to a future NICU nurse—Annette Muchiri ’27 is living her dream. She shared her inspiring journey with @ShannonHegy on @wpri12's #12Health. We can’t wait to see her change lives. 💜🩺
https://t.co/pXy9EpB4TR

[Providence College @ProvidenceCol]

There's so many reasons why #FutureFriars should join @ProvidenceCol's Class of 2029 by the May 1 deadline! Here's one: The college will offer majors in communications and data science in the fall: https://t.co/5aS3FEWVfZ

Resources for admitted students: https://t.co/o0OgbcNFt6

[Providence College @ProvidenceCol]

On Saturday, @ProvidenceCol dedicated the Ben Mondor Center for Nursing and Health Sciences, a state-of-the-art building designed to educate healers in the new School of Nursing and Health Sciences (@FriarHealth).

Read about and see photos from the event: https://t.co/mZKDPnhsd2

[PC Public Affairs @publicaffairspc]

Another example of the amazing students and entrepreneurial spirit we have here @ProvidenceCol. #gofriars

https://t.co/fVNQJqzwOR

[PC School of Nursing and Health Sciences @FriarHealth]

A heartfelt thank you to all who celebrated the dedication of the Mondor Center for Nursing and Health Sciences with us on Saturday — including @NBC10 for covering the big day! The Mondor Center is already making an impact. And we’re just getting started. https://t.co/eCW6guPFZC

[PC School of Nursing and Health Sciences @FriarHealth]

With the mentorship of Dr. Jessica Mulligan, professor of @PC_HSC, Sophia Callahan ’26, Emma McCumber ’27, Kayla Doyle ’27, Reese Polking ’27, and Kori Jones ’25 presented “Administrative Burdens in Access to Health Insurance” at PC’s Celebration of Student Scholarship. Congrats!

[PC School of Nursing and Health Sciences @FriarHealth]

Congrats to Mo Thiam ’25, one of 200 students nationwide selected to present at @BrownUniversity’s inaugural Nat’l Undergraduate Research Conference! With mentorship from Dr. Nick Tarantino of @PsychologyPc, Mo presented research on stigma + HIV among young adults in Ghana.

[PC School of Nursing and Health Sciences @FriarHealth]

Congratulations to Ashley Vasquez ’27, Abby Sousa ’27, Katherine Gurley ’25, and Roberto Samano Cruz ’25 for presenting their research at the 16th Annual Celebration of Student Scholarship and Creativity. We're grateful to Drs. Brett and Matt Ely for their outstanding mentorship.

[PC School of Nursing and Health Sciences @FriarHealth]

Olivia Borum ’27 gained hands-on experience at the 2025 National Leukemia Ball during her internship with the @LLSusa. The event raised over $2M—and Olivia was proud to support the team behind it! 👏🩺 #PCNursing #FutureNurse #CaringWithDignity

[PC School of Nursing and Health Sciences @FriarHealth]

The entire @ProvidenceCol community is proud of Dr. Morrissey-Basler for her impactful research, advocacy, and dedication. In addition to her work in the classroom and Health & Human Performance Lab, she also serves on the GSSI Expert Panel.

[PC School of Nursing and Health Sciences @FriarHealth]

When students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of Friartown unite—amazing things happen. Go Friars! 🖤🤍 #FriarGives
https://t.co/PRnOGbBEl5

[PC Sponsored Projects & Research Compliance @PC_SPaRC]

FINAL CALL for PC’s 2025 Summer Research & Creative Grants through @EngageAtPC ! Deadline is April 21 at 11:59 p.m. Encourage students to apply! More information can be found here: https://t.co/H2diP9R6nc