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). Their research and teaching focus on LGBTQIA2S+ equity and inclusion in STEM and physiology education, as well as studying the physiology and epidemiology of cardiovascular diseases in LGBTQIA2S+ communities. Their lab studies […]
Christina M. Dieli-Conwright, PhD, MPH
Jess Holz
Lova Prasadareddy Kajuluri, PhD
Jingyan Han, PhD
Publications Lists of published works: Google Scholar
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 Selected Publications Lists of published works: Google Scholar Baumann, C.W., Kwak, D., and Thompson, Sex-specific components […]
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
Want a head-start on a great career? The combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Human Physiology may be just what you’re looking for. This early admission program allows you to complete a bachelor’s and master’s degree in only five years instead of the traditional six. Whether your goal is to join the dynamic field […]
Cara L. Lewis, PT, PhD
Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests Dr. Lewis’ research focuses on musculoskeletal causes of hip pain and biomechanical analysis of human movement. She uses biomechanical tools to understand the development of hip pain in young active adults and to design targetted intervention programs for patients with hip pain. Dr. Lewis directs the Human Adaptation Lab where […]
Helen Barbas, PhD
Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests Organization of the prefrontal cortex; patterns of neural interactions; computational neuroscience; evolution of the neocortex; neural basis of cognitive-emotional interactions. Courses Taught HS 550 Neural Systems HS 745 Advanced Regional Anatomy HS 755 Readings in Neuroscience Selected Publications Lists of published works: Google Scholar Barbas H. General Cortical and Special […]
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 […]
Kathleen G. Morgan, PhD
Scholarly Interests Interactions between signaling proteins and cytoskeletal proteins, the differentiated smooth muscle cell; mechanisms of trafficking of signaling molecules; stroke, hypertension, pre-term labor. Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests SAR HS750 Critical analysis of the Physiological Literature SAR HP151 Introduction to the Health & Rehabilitation Professions Selected Publications Lists of published works: Google Scholar Partial […]
Vasileios Zikopoulos, Ph.D.
Health Matters Virtual Conference Dr. Zikopoulos presents Attention Spectrum Disorders. Hosted by Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College, this presentation was a part of an online, virtual conference, “Health Matters,” which took place on September 17, 2015. Selected Publications Zikopoulos B, John YJ, García-Cabezas MA, Bunce JG and Barbas H (2016) The intercalated nuclear complex […]
Paul C. Leavis, PhD
Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests Peptide inhibitors of leptin signaling in normal and abnormal cellular function, protein and peptide chemistry Selected Publications Tao, T., Gong, B.L. and Leavis, P.C., Troponin I as a molecular switch in skeletal muscle regulation, Science, 247; 1339-1340, 1990. Coppin, C.M. and Leavis, P.C., Quantitation of liquid crystalline ordering in F-actin solutions, Biophys. […]