The Department of Occupational Therapy is recognizing the many faculty members, research scientists, and students whose work has been published in peer-reviewed journals this 2025-2026 academic year. These accomplishments highlight our department’s continued commitment to elevating occupational therapy education, research, and practice to support the occupational performance and wellness of all. Mental Health & Recovery-Oriented […]
The Therapeutic Use of Self course, taught by Clinical Assistant Professor Temor (Tay) Amin-Arsala, OT, OTD, OTR, brings attention to the relational aspects of therapy that can be overlooked in intervention-focused coursework. Proposed by Dr. Emily Rothman and Dr. Jen Kaldenberg in 2024, this course is meant to initiate the focus on the therapeutic relationship […]
Lecturer Jessie Franco, OT, OTD, OTR, began working for the Department of Occupational Therapy at Sargent College in the spring of 2025. With a specialized background in acute care, Dr. Franco makes valuable contributions to the Neuroscience, Anatomy, Functional Movement, and Skills courses in the entry-level OTD program at Sargent. Dr. Franco is an experienced […]
The following is a list of presentations by BU faculty and students at the 2026 AOTA Inspire Conference. We look forward to seeing you there! Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Institute 009: Doctoral Capstone Coordinator Training Speakers: Delbert, T., Kaldenberg, J., Stephenson, S., Domina, A., & Costello, P. Thursday, April 23, 2026 Poster 1-310: Investigation 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 […]
Professor and Chair Dr. Emily Rothman, ScD, is serving as principal investigator on an innovative interdisciplinary research team funded by the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) to develop the PAUSE Program which will be offered in collaboration with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE). The PAUSE Program represents a novel, manualized intervention designed as […]
Platform Presentations AI: Inspiring Change, Innovating Futures — Jacobs, K. WFOT Symposium Artificial Intelligence — Chaired by Jacobs, K. Poster Presentations 4M OT-AgeWELL: A scalable, innovative home modification model for safe aging in place across diverse global communities — Durkin, R. A novel hybrid implementation–efficacy trial of AquOTic: An occupational therapy-based water competency intervention for […]
During June 2025, Clinical Assistant Professor Temor (Tay) Amin-Arsala, OT, OTD, OTR, wrote a policy entitled, Need for Collection of LGBTQ+ Data, for GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTW+ Equality. The policy highlights the importance of multiple sources of reliable data for LGBTQ+ health in the current socio-political climate. GLMA is a national organization dedicated to […]
We are thrilled to welcome Jessie Franco, OT, OTD, OTR and Temor “Tay” Amin-Arsala, OT, OTD, OTR to Sargent College! Read more about our new faculty members below. Temor “Tay” Amin-Arsala, OT, OTD, OTR (they/them/he/him), is a Clinical Assistant Professor with a diverse clinical background, having practiced in schools, skilled nursing facilities, mental health and […]
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 […]
Calling all Sargent physical therapy alumni, please join us for an alumni networking event at the APTA combined sections meeting this February. Thursday, February 13, 20257:00pm – 9:00pm CSTMeeting Room 335 AHilton Americas-Houston1600 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010 Check out the schedule of all Sargent Physical Therapy Programming at APTA CSM.
Anne Escher, a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy was named to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Roster of Fellows. She was honored for her remarkable contributions to the profession, in particular her leadership in advocating for access and inclusion. This honor “recognizes occupational therapists who through their knowledge, expertise, leadership, […]
(7/9/2024, The New York Times) Experts including Nutrition Research Professor Nicola McKeown talk to The New York Times about what fiber supplements can and can’t do for your health. Expert Quote: Fiber-rich foods also help “maintain a healthy gut,” — says Nicola McKeown. Read the article.
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 […]
(4/25/2024, Science) Associate professor of occupational therapy and clinical psychologist Dan Fulford is quoted in this Science article on how health officials are raising alarms about loneliness and isolation. Expert Quote: Both loneliness and isolation can lead to depression, substance use, and other consequences that threaten physical health – Daniel Fulford, associate professor of occupational […]