Associate Professor
MCPHS University
MCPHS University
Medford, Massachusetts
Francis Melaragni is an Associate Professor at MCPHS University in Boston,
Massachusetts. For the past several years Melaragni has led efforts to address the opioid epidemic at MCPHS University and with community organization across Massachusetts by developing and delivering countermeasures focused on targeted population groups. As part of this process Melaragni has worked closely with law enforcement, public health,
social services, and health care personnel across Massachusetts. Through these efforts Melaragni has enabled the training of more than 5,000 people to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose with naloxone. In addition, Melaragni has led research efforts focused on a variety of issues that impact those adversely impacted by the opioid healthcare crisis.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
4:15 PM – 5:30 PM