COOL Lab
Welcome to the COOL Lab. A healthier generation starts here. We're turning science into optimal living.
Our Focus
The Childhood Obesity and Optimal Living Lab (COOL Lab) aims to understand, prevent, and reduce childhood obesity in Bangladesh and beyond, through rigorous research, innovative interventions, policy engagement, and capacity building of the next generation of public health researchers.
Community-Based Research
Engaging directly with communities to understand health challenges and co-create sustainable solutions especially related to childhood obesity and its determinants.
Policy & Intervention
Translating research findings into effective policies and interventions that promote public health.
Optimal Living
Exploring and promoting lifestyle factors that contribute to lifelong health and well-being for children and families.
News & Events
Stay informed about our latest research, events, and accomplishments.
Event Recap: A Comprehensive Journey Through the Research Lifecycle
We are delighted to share the outcomes of our Training on Data Collection, successfully conducted this past Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Field learning bridges evidence, practice, and people.
Our recent academic field trip to Cox’s Bazar provided students with firsthand exposure to real-world public health and nutrition interventions in humanitarian settings.