Scholarly, Research, and/or Practical Interests Kelly Pesanelli PT, MS is a senior lecturer in Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences in both the Health Sciences and Human Physiology Departments. She began her career as a physical therapist specializing in outpatient orthopedics/occupational medicine before joining the faculty at Sargent College full-time. She currently […]
Research Interests Public health, social determinants of health, health inequities, epidemiology, maternal and child health Background Eileen B. O’Keefe, MD, MPH is a clinical professor in the Department of Health Sciences, a physician, and public health professional. Dr. O’Keefe joined the Boston University faculty in 2004 as the inaugural director of the Health Science Program, […]
Background Shelley Brown, PhD, MPH is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Sciences. Dr. Brown’s research focuses on the key linkages between health, human development and human rights, especially women’s mental health during the perinatal period. She is currently involved in a number of research projects in the United States and South […]
Sargent College is home to the Health Sciences Bachelor of Science program, BU’s undergraduate public health degree program. No other undergraduate program at Sargent College opens the door to so many career possibilities. Our approach to health science is interdisciplinary. Our focus is on global public health. And our expertise lies in preparing students to […]