(03/23/16) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake writes about how to prepare a healthy snack. “At less than 20 cents each, you can’t beat eggs as an inexpensive source of protein, vitamin D and choline, a compound that is needed for healthy cells and nerves.” View full article
Cara Lewis, assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training, has been honored with the 2016 Eugene Michels New Investigator Award from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). This award is given to an outstanding new investigator with a demonstrated commitment to a defined research theme. It recognizes independent or collaborative research activities, […]
(3/18/16) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake writes about the benefits of using registered dietitian nutritionists. “These clinicians are skilled in providing personalized, tailored advice based on your medical and family history. In essence, RDNs are trained to fit their nutrition expertise into your unique and busy life.” View full article
(3/17/16) Dean Christopher Moore quoted. Expert quote: “Our OT students receive highly personalized instruction. They work across the full breadth of OT practice, and are the beneficiaries of a carefully titrated blend of high-tech and high-touch instructional methodology.” View full article.
(3/17/16) Sargent Choice Nutritionist Jenn Culbert, MS, RD, LD quoted. Expert quote: “Eventually, it’s impossible to beat the amount of exercise that you did the day before. But for somebody with an eating disorder, these sorts of messages really resonate.” View full article.
OT Named #1 in the Nation; PT and SLHS continue to climb US News & World Report released their 2017 graduate school “health specialty” rankings, and BU Sargent programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology continued to climb in these prestigious ratings. All Sargent programs are now in the top 6 percent in […]
(3/5/16) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake featured. Expert quote: “Being sleep-deprived increases your feeling of hunger the next day – and that’s the mindless munching – and more calories can come in. When you are sleep-deprived you have a shift in hormones.” Listen to the full clip.
(3/2/16) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake featured in U.S. News & World Report. Expert quote: “Chronically getting less than 7 hours of sleep daily is not only associated with the likelihood of having high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, mental distress and even dying, but also being obese, according to the CDC.” View full […]
The Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors (NDEP) Area 7 DPD Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award recognizes the teaching, mentoring, and leadership activities of faculty in ACEND-accredited dietetics education programs. Quatromoni was selected for demonstrating excellence in dietetics education and the highest standards of leadership and innovation. The award will be presented at the Area 7 […]
The Boston University Department of Occupational Therapy is pleased to host a reception for OT Alumni & Clinical Associates at the 2016 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference in Chicago. WhenFriday, April 8, 2016 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. WhereHilton Chicago 720 South Michigan Avenue (Salon A-4, LL) Chicago, IL 60605 2016 Occupational Therapy […]
“Keeping Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome Healthy: Medical Updates for Health Care Professionals” Presented by Dr. Brian G. Skotko and Melissa J. Reilly Thursday, April 7, 2016 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. 595 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA Questrom Rafiki B. Hariri Building, Room 105 About the Lecture This talk will discuss new healthcare guidelines for people […]
Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training Julie Starr will deliver The Linda Crane Memorial Lecture at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting in Anaheim, California on February 18. Her lecture, “The Science of Healing. The Art of Caring” will reflect on these ideals in the context of the 2013 […]
(2/9/16) Associate Professor Paula Quatromoni featured. Walden Behavioral Care has recently created a new eating disorder program, targeted at athletes. Supporting the initiative has been Paula Quatromoni, a nutrition and epidemiology professor with Boston University who has served as a consultant in establishing the new program. View full article.
(January 2016) Clinical Professor Karen Jacobs featured. Expert Quote: “Backpacks have become a portable life supports system.” Listen to the full clip.
(01/26/16) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake writes about the nutritional benefits of pulses. “So the million dollar question is, what the heck is a pulse? Pulses are part of the legume family. I ‘m sure that clear things right up for you. Legumes consist of dried beans and peas, chickpeas, lentils, soybeans, peanuts and […]