These standards apply to all individuals enrolled in the program, including students during academic coursework and interns during supervised practice, and are expected to be upheld in all learning environments (e.g., classroom, simulation, research, and clinical settings) throughout the duration of the program). Technical and Professional Standards
Thank you for your interest in Sargent College’s 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 […]
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 […]
Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests Role of carbohydrates (dietary fiber, whole-grains and sugar) on cardiometabolic risk Genetic predisposition to metabolic risk factors in the presence of high versus low sugar diets Dietary patterns and health and predictors of dietary adherence among followers of popular diets Dietary methodology for population studies and use of novel biomarkers […]
Scholarly, Research, and/or Practical Interests Sara O’Brien is an advanced practice registered dietitian with special areas of interest in clinical nutrition, malnutrition diagnosis, nutrition focused physical exam, nutrition support and critical care. An educator with a passion for healthcare simulation through a nutrition lens. Courses Taught Publications Usmani, Ayman A, O’Brien, Sara, Burns, David L […]
Research Interests Dr. Walker’s research focuses on the role of diet as a modifiable factor in shaping and amending the trajectory of cardiovascular metabolic diseases with the application of epidemiological and data science approaches. She has conducted preclinical, clinical, and epidemiologic research examining the influence of diet on various biological systems (transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and […]
Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests Roles of eating patterns, dietary composition and their interaction effects on energy regulation; Physiological and psychological factors influencing energy balance; Improvement in dietary intake, physical activity and body composition assessment methods. Selected Publications Lists of published works: Google Scholar List of Published Work in MyBibliography (* denotes lead/corresponding authorship) Collins […]
Awards and Honors Award of Merit, Sargent College (2020)
Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests Overweight and obesity prevention in college students; Disordered eating and eating disorders; Nutrition-focused, multi-level health promotion program development Diet-related risk factor management Courses Taught SARHS 395 Food, Supplements, and Consumer Health SARHS 396 Dietary Interventions and Public Health The Sargent Choice Nutrition Center provides clinical learning opportunities for undergraduate and […]