Biography Kerrin Gallagher, PhD, MPH is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Health Science Program. Dr. Gallagher’s research focuses on maternal and child mental health, with particular emphasis on screening practices, treatment pathways, and impact of policy on health outcomes. Her interests include real-world claims data, mixed-methods research, pharmacoepidemiology, and health economics and outcomes research […]
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 […]
Get to know Sargent student Lukas Shan. Lukas Shan (SAR/CAS ’27) reflects on his research and public service, and looks forward to representing Sargent College with his work in nutrition. He will be presenting at the 2026 American Society for Nutrition conference this July, and was selected to compete in two different categories: the “Emerging Leaders […]
Biography Dr. Derderian-LeBlang is a neuroscientist specializing in translational studies of neurodegenerative disorders. Her expertise includes engineering human iPSC-derived disease models and applying advanced biochemical and imaging techniques to elucidate molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration. She is particularly interested in how glial–neuronal interactions contribute to these disorders, with the overall goal of identifying and validating novel […]
Biography Viktor Feketa received his medical degree from Uzhhorod National University in Ukraine and his PhD in Cardiovascular Sciences from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He completed postdoctoral training in physiology and neuroscience at Yale University. His research interests include mammalian thermoregulation and hibernation. Publications Lists of published works: Google Scholar
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 […]
Lawrence Were, PhD, chairs the Taskforce on Informality, Sustainable Livelihoods. Supported by Boston University’s Global Development Policy Center, the task force recently met in Nairobi, Kenya. The informal workforce worldwide, especially in Africa, provides income for millions. However, many informal workers face unstable conditions and lack the social and health protections of the formal sector. […]
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Scholarly work and Research: Prior to joining Boston University School of Public Health as its Dean in August 2025, Dr. Hyder was Senior Associate Dean for Research and Innovation and Professor of Global Health at the George Washington University’s (GWU) Milken Institute School of Public Health, where he was a faculty member since 2018. Recognized […]
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FOR RANDI JACOBY, every day she is at work is a great day. As the director of Jacoby Speech Therapy Associates for Children in Manhattan for more than 40 years, she has helped countless children and their families. “My calling in life has been to lift these children up, not only to remediate speech and […]
Graduate Nutrition Programs BU’s graduate nutrition programs offer advanced study in human nutrition science to meet students’ academic backgrounds and professional aspirations. Our mission is to prepare students to contribute to advancements across the profession. Explore our three programs to determine which is the best fit for you! We also encourage you to attend an online or in-person […]
In a new paper in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Assistant Professor of Health Sciences and Global Health Lindsey Locks and co-authors discuss how the dismantling of USAID will have detrimental effects for global nutrition health. The authors argue: The abrupt withdrawal from WHO and subsequent dismantling of USAID are colossal and unforced policy […]
(22/17/25, Eating Well) Expert Quote: ““Farro is a high-fiber ancient grain that is popular in the Med Diet, but unfortunately, many folks don’t know how to prepare it. This is where a frozen version, typically mixed with veggies, comes in. It’s an easy side to add to create a healthy, fuss-free meal,” says Dr. Joan Salge […]