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 […]
Since its opening on January 2023, Sargent College’s The Queer Understanding, Equity and Educational Research (Q.U.E.E.R) Lab has sought to create a more inclusive research environment at Boston University and in the wider field of physiology. Co-directed by Dr. Jesse Moreira-Bouchard and Dr. Lisa Roberts, the lab approaches inclusion through two interconnected areas: investigating health […]
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 […]
Artificial intelligence is actively transforming every aspect of modern life, and such advances are reshaping neuroscience as well. For example, AI is enabling researchers to analyze an abundance of data in new and innovative ways, furthering our understanding of how the brain functions beyond a laboratory setting. This fall, those innovations will take center stage […]
Dr. Swathi Kiran, director of the Center for Brain Recovery, spoke about the importance of interdisciplinary thinking in treatments for neurological disorders in an interview with BU Alumni & Friends. Although her research initially began in developing therapies for stroke rehabilitation, she says that her collaboration with engineers and computer sciences eventually led her to the […]
A study conducted by the World Health Organization found that one in three women experience Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) at some point during their lifetime, making it the most prevalent form of violence against women. Given this statistic, how should our healthcare policies and practices address the issue of gender-based violence? A Sargent College faculty […]
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 […]