Michael Corcoran

Michael Corcoran is an Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Merrimack College. His research focuses on lifestyle strategies for athletes and older adults, emphasizing geriatric exercise programming, sports nutrition, and nutrient metabolism. He holds a Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Nutrition from Tufts University and a B.S. in Biology from Saint Bonaventure University.

Research interests include optimizing hydration plans for endurance athletes and assessing exercise-dose responses for mobility-limited seniors. He investigates the feasibility of applying these strategies in real-world settings. Recent work explores the built environment’s impact on aging populations’ physical activity and peer education for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

No scientific awards are listed. His advising and grants section remains unspecified. He is affiliated with Merrimack College’s facilities but no dedicated labs or teams are mentioned.