It is with a heavy heart that I share Carolyn Cohen (Sargent ’65), a prolific community volunteer, retired educator, and beloved member of the Sargent community passed away on Saturday. She was 79. Graduating from Sargent with a degree in physical education, Carolyn was a health and physical education teacher, coach, athletic director, and sports […]
The Boston University Department of Occupational Therapy cordially invites you to an alumni reception at the AOTA INSPIRE 2023 Conference in Kansas City. WhenFriday, April 21, 20237:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. WhereLoews Kansas City Hotel City Beautiful D Ballroom 1515 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO
(11/10/2022, The New York Times) Associate Professor and Chair Paula Quatromoni was interviewed by The New York Times about the pressure on female college athletes to cut body fat. “This practice is steeped in weight stigma, stereotypes and misinformation. It is not based on sport science, and rarely is the practice managed or monitored closely by […]
(10/10/22, Nourish) Expert Quote: “Using trans fat-free cooking oil is certainly better. But no matter how you look at it, that doughnut is still a doughnut and it is still fried, and anytime you fry foods you pump up the fat and calories.” – Program Director and Clinical Nutrition Professor Joan Salge Blake Read the full […]
(10/08/22, Consumer Reports) You’ve probably heard for years that chicken soup helps you feel better when you have a cold. Making the right soup a regular part of your diet is a great way to get some of the nutrients you may be short on. And the soup doesn’t have to be homemade: You can find […]
Pediatric surgeon, researcher, educator and former chief of pediatric surgery Patricia Donahoe, MD, (Sargent’58) will deliver the Sargent College commencement address on May 22. Director of Pediatric Surgical Research Laboratories at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Donahoe will address undergraduate and graduate students from the Sargent Class of 2022 earning degrees in health disciplines including health […]
The Boston University Department of Occupational Therapy is pleased to host a reception for OT Alumni at the 2022 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference in San Antonio. WhenThursday, March 31, 20227:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. WhereGrand Hyatt San Antonio River WalkPresidio AB600 E. Market St.San Antonio, TX
(11/11/21, Insider.com) “While oranges are touted for their high vitamin C content, they are also a good source of soluble fiber, which can lower your cholesterol”— Clinical Professor of Nutrition Joan Salge Blake. Read the full article.
(11/03/21, eatthis.com) Expert quote: “Black beans are rich in a viscous, soluble fiber that interferes with the reabsorption of cholesterol-rich bile acids in your gut..The bile acids are ‘grabbed’ by the fiber before they can be reabsorbed by the body, and end up being excreted along with the fiber in your stool. Your body then […]
Now enrolling for September, 2021 About the Program This five-month, fully online certificate program equips learners with the knowledge and skills to effectively lead interprofessional teams. Our program is designed for individuals with three or more years of professional experience in any health profession or setting, who lead, or aspire to lead, interprofessional teams. Learners […]
A Message from Sargent College Dean Chris Moore This past week, even as we continue to make incremental gains in the fight against an insidious and devious virus, we find ourselves in collective mourning after yet another mass shooting. We condemn the violent attacks in Atlanta, the resurgent anti-Asian bigotry we’re experiencing nationally and internationally, […]
Daniel Fulford, assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy, received the American Psychological Foundation (APF) Visionary Grant in January 2021 for the project “Cardiovascular regulation through social contact: Examining the impact of loneliness on heart rate variability in schizophrenia.” This research is a collaboration between Fulford and former Sargent College postdoctoral associate Jasmine Mote, […]
Jesse Moreira, a Human Physiology PhD candidate, has been named one of 40 top alums under the age of 40 by his undergraduate alma mater, Salem State University. This distinction recognizes “remarkable individuals whose achievements positively contribute to the Salem State difference, either in their professions or communities.” Moreira’s research interests include cardiovascular disease and […]
WHEN EMILY SANCHEZ (’13) GRADUATED, SHE APPLIED FOR THE US MILITARY–BAYLOR Graduate Program in Nutrition in San Antonio, Tex. Despite having no military background, “I really felt like being an army dietitian, I would never get bored,” says Sanchez, who is now a captain. “I would always be challenged and, every couple of years, have […]
Our Sargent community experienced a sudden and difficult loss yesterday. Our friend and colleague Travis Roy died on Thursday from complications related to his spinal cord injury. He was 45. Many of you know Travis’s history as a former BU hockey player. Twenty-five years ago, eleven seconds into his first hockey game at BU, Travis […]