Department: Physical Therapy
Jamie Chan
Jamie serves as the Program Manager for the Department of Physical Therapy, where she provides organizational guidance and oversees program operations. She works closely with faculty and staff to ensure a high-quality experience for both prospective and current students. Her responsibilities span graduate admissions, student database management, program development, and ensuring compliance with accreditation and […]
Teresa Baker, PT, DPT, NCS
Lizzy Whitehill, PT, DPT
Caleigh O’Brien, PT, DPT
Timothy Nordahl
Awards and Honors Elected to the board of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (2020)
Combined Doctor of Physical Therapy/PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences
Ranked among the best in the nation The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Sargent College is ranked #20 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report! About the program The Physical Therapy & Athletic Training department offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy/PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences (DPT/PhD) Program for students with exceptional academic promise and strong […]
Daniel Sieczkiewicz, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
Serge Roy, ScD, PT
Research Interests Developing EMG system applications for research into normal and disordered muscle function Developing wearable sensor systems for voiceless communication and automated monitoring of movement disorders Assessing motor unit firing properties during isometric and dynamic contractions Professional Memberships International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (ISEK) American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) American Institute for Medical […]
BU Today: A wearable robot could help stroke survivors walk farther and faster
(2/20/18, BU Today) “ Lou Awad and Terry Ellis, both Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences assistant professors of physical therapy, are part of the team behind the medical exosuit, a wearable robot that can help people who have had a stroke walk faster, farther, and more safely. Instead of Iron Man’s titanium, it […]
Post-Professional Programs
Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program If you are a licensed physical therapist, the Neurologic Residency program provides an opportunity to elevate your level of clinical practice, propel your career forward and become a leader in the physical therapy profession. This APTA credentialed residency program is a partnership between Boston University, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, […]
The Ryan Center’s Dr. Doug Comeau Weighs in on the Fitness App Craze
(January 9, 2018) Dr. Doug Comeau quoted in “Fitness Apps Don’t Stave off Obesity,” Boston Herald interview. Expert quote: “People used to play pick-up basketball, and instead they play video games now. The reason they have this app craze is so people can get off couch, because people are on their phones and the culture has […]
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 […]
Deepak Kumar, PT, PhD
Courses Taught Publications Lists of published works: Google Scholar
Louis N. Awad, PT, DPT, PhD
Courses Taught Publications Lists of published works: Google Scholar ORCID