What’s up Sargent?
Though we are excited for December and winter break, let’s take a minute to look back at November! We’re proud to report that during November, we hosted a number of events, research talks, and more.
You can find a few highlights below, but make sure to visit our website’s Headlines section for even more Sargent news! Interested in applying to one of our graduate programs? Reach out to us!
Breaks4u Wins Sargent College Challenge in Sargent Co-Sponsored BostonHacks Competition
BostonHacks is a 24-hour event where students from different backgrounds cooperate to use technology to create innovative projects to address real-world challenges. The competition is co-sponsored by Sargent, and this year, the Sargent College challenge “Revamping the Old” was won by Ray Yang (CAS ’25), Zhanbo Yang (CAS ’24), Priscila Madeira Lau (Sargent ’24), and Delanyo Nutakor for their project “Breaks4u.”
“Breaks4u” is a Chrome extension which reminds computer users to take a break regularly in order to reduce musculoskeletal pains and work-related stress. The team incorporated accessible ergonomic and mental health resources into the extension to prevent burnout and muscle strain associated with sitting in front of a computer.
Kate Kennedy and Allen Oliver Share Their Experiences with Aphasia and the Rehabilitation Process at BU’s Aphasia Resource Center
After experiencing life-altering strokes, Kate Kennedy and Allen Oliver found themselves diagnosed with aphasia, a disorder marked by a patient’s inability to communicate clearly. With help from Boston University’s Aphasia Resource Center, they relearned how to write, read and speak.
PBS NewsHour highlighted the work done by clinicians, scientists, students, and patients at the Center to help those with stroke and aphasia build community and “get their words back.” In this news program, Kate and Allen also shared their “Brief But Spectacular” take on how “language is your life.”
Captain Brandon Roberts Gives Research Talk
Captain Brandon Roberts, a research physiologist in the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, came to Sargent College to give a talk about his current research. As a research physiologist, he uses a combination of cell culture, rodent models, and human clinical trials to study how skeletal muscle adapts to exercise, drugs, and injury. During this event, he focused on NSAID usage and musculoskeletal health.
Dr. Steven Gorin Highlights How He Uses His Sargent College Education in Today
In the new issue of Inside Sargent, Dr. Steven Gorin (Sargent ‘94), a top-ranked orthopedic surgeon, highlights how he uses his experience at Sargent College in his practice. Among other things, Gorin cites his anatomy lessons as particularly important. He explains that they are “the backbone of my knowledge and understanding of the human body and its function.”
In the piece, Dr. Gorin takes the discussion beyond his degree, and reveals his decision to go to Sargent College, why he chose his medical specialty, advancements in orthopedics, challenges he faced, and what motivates him today.
HealthMatters podcast episodes!
During November, we got two new HealthMatters (a podcast hosted by Professor Karen Jacobs) episodes, which you can listen to on this page, or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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