Department: Human Physiology

Department: Human Physiology

Jesse Moreira-Bouchard, PhD

Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests Dr. Moreira-Bouchard is the Co-PI of the Boston University Queer Understanding, Equity, and Education Research Lab (Q.U.E.E.R. Lab). Dr. Moreira-Bouchard is an interdisciplinary pathophysiologist with a focus on cardiovascular disease research. They blend clinical and molecular techniques to identify novel targets in the management of hypertension and heart failure. Dr. […]

Lisa Roberts, PhD

Selected Publications Harper, S. A., Bassler, J. R., Peramsetty, S., Yang, Y., Roberts, L. M., Drummer, D., Mankowski, R.T., Leeuwenburgh, C., Ricart, K., Patel, R.P. and Bamman, M.M., Buford, T. W. (2020). Resveratrol and exercise combined to treat functional limitations in late life: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Experimental Gerontology, 143. Roberts, L.M., Buford, T.W., (2020). […]

LaDora V. Thompson, PhD, BS, PT

LaDora V. Thompson, PhD, is a Professor in Rehabilitation Sciences in the Department of Physical Therapy at Boston University Sargent College Dr. Thompson is also the director of the Skeletal Muscle Physiology Laboratory and is considered a leader in the field of sarcopenia (muscle dysfunction with aging). Her research team seeks to translate basic science discoveries […]

Katya Ravid, DSc

Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests Dr. Ravid’s research is focused on two interrelated projects that bear on mechanisms associated with the development of blood and vascular pathologies: (1) molecular mechanisms involved in cell cycle control during the development of bone marrow megakaryocytes into platelets, a process that includes cellular polyploidization prior to platelet fragmentation. Her […]

Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Human Physiology

Program Overview The combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Human Physiology offers an early-admission program that lets you complete both degrees in five years instead of six. Whether you aim to enter biotechnology research or pursue graduate studies in healthcare or basic sciences, this program equips you with the skills to succeed.   The […]

Kelly Pesanelli, PT, MSPT

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 […]

Cara L. Lewis, PT, PhD

Cara L. Lewis, PT, PhD is a Professor of Physical Therapy and Director of the Human Adaptation Laboratory. The long-term goal of her research is to improve the lives of individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain and prevent or slow the progression of musculoskeletal damage through improved knowledge of joint function, leading to advanced, targeted intervention […]

Helen Barbas, PhD

Dr. Helen Barbas is a professor in Sargent College’s Department of Health Sciences and Programs in Human Physiology. She also holds the titles of Professor in the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology at Boston University School of Medicine, and Lecturer in Neurology at Harvard Medical School. She is the Lab Director of the Neural Systems […]

Danuta Charland, PhD, MCJ, CAGS

Danuta (Danka) Charland is Sargent College’s pre-health academic advisor. She meets with Sargent pre-health students to discuss their professional aspirations. Whether their interest is in medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary science, nursing, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, language & hearing sciences, nutrition, public health, academic research, careers in the biotechnology field, or more, she […]