“People talk about maintaining their mobility as one of their primary goals in optimizing their lives,” says Dr. Terry Ellis, director of Boston University’s Center for Neurorehabilitation. Ellis is leading a new research project funded by the Michael J. Fox Foundation to investigate the effects of music on walking for patients with Parkinson’s disease. The […]
For students looking to enter into clinical professions, learning how to communicate in an effective, professional way with patients is just as important as learning the technical skills needed for their job. Two clinicians at Sargent College’s Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Department, Kelly Hansen, MS CCC-SLP, BCS-S and Caroline Brinkert, MS CCC-SLP, are working […]
A new NIH-funded project titled “Patient-centered Development of a Composite Digital Endpoint of Mobility and Pain for Knee Osteoarthritis” looks to improve the treatment of knee osteoarthritis by developing a new way to measure pain and mobility. Knee osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder in adults over the age of 60, with about a […]
Sargent College’s Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences department is currently at the forefront of aphasia research, working with the National Aphasia Association (NAA) to identify what matters most to people living with aphasia and to the people who support them. The project, titled “Building Capacity for Patient-Centered Clinical Effectiveness Research in Stroke-Related Aphasia,” looks to […]
Emily Evans, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS, assistant professor of physical therapy at Boston University’s Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, has received the National Institutes of Health K23 Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award. The K23 award is a competitive award that aids researchers in conducting patient-oriented research while receiving advanced research training and […]
By the time Nick Siegel (SARG ’26, MS in Human Nutrition) arrives to work at 7:00 a.m., dozens of patients are already waiting to be evaluated. At UMass Memorial Medical Center, where Siegel is currently placed for the dietetic internship portion of Boston University’s MS/DI program, the dietetics team is responsible for assessing nutritional risk, […]
In the six part documentary series titled “Living With Aphasia,” experts, patients, and care partners from Sargent College’s Aphasia Resource Center (ARC) describe the daily medical, mental, and interpersonal dimensions of aphasia. Each segment of the documentary mirrors the progression of aphasia in a patient’s life, with Chapter 1 and 2 introducing the catalyst of […]
Dr. Anne A. Escher, OT, OTD, OTR, FAOTA, and the Sargent team have continued to expand the reach and impact of the Older Adult Re-entry (OAR) unit since its launch, creating new opportunities for students, staff, and the incarcerated older adults they serve. Since the project’s launch last year, the OAR unit has hosted OT […]
The Department of Physical Therapy presented at the annual American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting, held in Houston this year. Faculty delivered symposiums, platform, and poster presentations, showcasing the impactful and innovative work from the department. During the event, many faculty were recognized for their contributions to the profession: Franchino Porciuncula, James Cavanaugh, Jenna […]
Swathi Kiran, the James and Cecilia Tse Ying Professor in Neurorehabilitation, and Clinical Professor Elizabeth Hoover have been recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) for their contributions to the professions of speech-language pathology and speech & hearing science. Kiran received the Honors of the Association, the highest award ASHA bestows, for her distinguished contributions […]
Using Cognitive Approaches to Working with People Who Stutter, an international workshop, was held in Boston, Massachusetts, from June 3-7, 2024, and co-sponsored by the Memphis-based Stuttering Foundation and Boston University’s Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences. Twenty-three speech-language pathologists from around the world were selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants. “Since […]
Congratulations to Sargent Clinical Professor and Associate Dean for Digital Learning and Innovation Karen Jacobs, OT, EdD, OTR, CPE, FAOTA, on the successful pilot of the Optimizing Artificial Intelligence training program. Developed for undergraduate and graduate students at Sargent College, the online training aims to prepare students for the ethical and responsible use of artificial […]
We are delighted to announce that Clinical Associate Professor Jennifer Kaldenberg, OT, DrPH, MSA, OTR, SCLV, FAOTA, has taken on the role of Program Director of the Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program. Kaldenberg’s clinical work has been largely focused on individuals with visual impairment. A leader in the field, she has served on the […]
(12/28/23, The Food Institute) Expert quote: “The nutrient quality of foods in a diet are key to helping folks reduce the risk of heart disease, certain cancers, stroke, and diabetes. Magically turning sugar into fiber isn’t going to ensure that the diet is healthy and meeting a person’s long-term health needs.” – Clinical Professor of […]
(07/14/2023, Portland Press Herald) When humans – regardless of whether they’ve had a stroke or other neurological impairment – hear a rhythm, the brain begins predicting when the next beat is going to “hit.” The motor and auditory systems subconsciously synchronize. -Lou Awad, Associate Professor, Physical Therapy and director of the Neuromotor Recovery Lab