Infectious disease epidemiologist (IMAGE) University of Massachusetts Amherst Caption Andrew Lover, assistant professor in the UMass Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences, will serve as deputy director of the new center of excellence. Credit UMass Amherst Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.