Department: Human Physiology

Department: Human Physiology

K23 Career Development Award Supports Dr. Emily Evans’ Research to Improve Long-Term Traumatic Brain Injury Care

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 […]

Chelsey Derderian-LeBlang

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 […]

Viktor Feketa, PhD

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  

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

Publications: Google Scholar Awards and Honors Whitney Powers Excellence in Teaching Award, Sargent College (2024)

LaDora V. Thompson, PhD, BS, PT

Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests Age-related changes in muscle health at the cellular level Understanding the underlying cellular mechanisms that explain muscle weakness and dysfunction in order to develop appropriate therapies that will prevent, retard, and reverse these age-related declines Publications Lists of published works: Google Scholar  Lists of published works: ORCID

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 […]