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Whenever I have read any part of the Vedas, I have felt that some unearthly and unknown light illuminated me. - Henry David Thoreau

Testimonials

My experience at Thoreau Lab for Global Health was transformative. As a Postdoc, I was afforded unparalleled opportunities to explore my research interests with the full support of the entire team. Dr. Bikul's unwavering encouragement and mentorship were instrumental to my success.

The collaborative spirit at Thoreau Lab was instrumental in my successful completion of the PhD program at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Coming from a dentistry background, I was exposed to cutting-edge research on oral oncology. It strengthened my research skills at the end of the program. I'll always cherish the bond developed with the ever-supportive investigators and the research team throughout my tenure.

I am proud to have been a part of Thoreau Lab for Global Health since its inception and to contribute to the best of my capabilities. The lab’s innovative biomedical science approach is truly inspiring. My longstanding collaboration with Dr. Bikul, spanning our time at Stanford University and Forsyth Institute, has been instrumental to our shared research journey.

My time at Thoreau Lab was instrumental in shaping my academic path. Their comprehensive international exchange program offered an unparalleled introduction to cancer research. I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop a strong foundation for my undergraduate studies.

Kabita Nath, Freshman, University of California, Santa Cruz (Summer Intern 2023)

The opportunity from Thoreau Laboratory to get trained abroad at its sister lab: KaviKrishna Laboratory, India was a deeply enlightening experience. I gained exposure to experimental techniques while working on cancer biology as a freshly graduated high school student. At Thoreau Laboratory, I love the cultivated atmosphere open to discussion and collaboration among all lab members allowing me to grow as a scientist and take leadership.

Aditi Chougule, Freshman, UMass Lowell (Summer Intern 2024)

Welcome to Thoreau Lab for Global Health

Thoreau Lab for Global Health (TLGH) founded in 2014 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research organization dedicated to accelerating the development of innovative treatments for neglected global health issues, bridging the gap between scientific discovery and patient care, and promoting health equity.With a collaborative approach that integrates biomedical science, Community Medicine & Public Health, and medical humanities, TLGH partners with leading institutions like Stanford University, Harvard University, IIT Guwahati, India and AIIMS New Delhi, India. The organization also focuses on training the next generation of global health leaders, working from its campuses at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and Red Rail Farm, Lincoln, MA.

Innovations in Global Health

Discover our scientific contributions to addressing global health challenges

external link to the publication: MYC Regulates the HIF2α Stemness Pathway via Nanog and Sox2 to Maintain Self-Renewal in Cancer Stem Cells versus Non-Stem Cancer Cells
external link to the publication: CD271⁺ bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells may provide a niche for dormant Mycobacterium tuberculosis
external link to the publication: Coronavirus Activates an Altruistic Stem Cell-Mediated Defense Mechanism that Reactivates Dormant Tuberculosis: Implications in Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
external link to the publication: Targeting hypoxia-induced tumor stemness by activating pathogen-induced stem cell niche defense
external link to the publication: Preclinical and Clinical Evidence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Persistence in the Hypoxic Niche of Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells after Therapy

Our Locations

University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Thoreau Lab for Global Health, M2D2, 600 Suffolk Street, Lowell, MA 01854, USA