Sargent Spotlight: December 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of Sargent Spotlight! Each month, we share stories from the Sargent community and important updates about graduate admissions. Our nearest application deadline is for our EL-Doctor of Occupational Therapy program on December 16, 2024.
Student Research
Sharada Krishnan is a fourth-year PhD candidate In the Occupational Therapy department. Her research focuses on school-based services and trauma, mental health, and well-being across the transition to adulthood for autistic youth. In her recent study, The Transactional Nature of Autistic Young Adults’ Sensory and Social Experiences: Negotiating Young Adulthood Krishnan delves into the relationship between sensory processing in 14 autistic young adults (aged 20–26) and their social experiences. Be sure to check out this study to learn more about the intricate connection between sensory experiences and social interaction for young adults with autism.
Podcast Episodes
Don't forget to tune in to Spot On!, a podcast hosted by Dr. Joan Salge Blake, Author, Media Expert, and Nutrition Professor at Boston University. In her latest episode, she explores the misunderstood, underdiagnosed, PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). The condition affects over 5 million women each year and is the leading cause of infertility.
Also, make sure to catch the latest episode of HealthMatters, moderated by Dr. Karen Jacobs, Associate Dean of Digital Learning and Innovation, Clinical Professor, and Program Director. The episode features students Gracie Anderson, Karen Ma, and Sam Van Ert, who are all student ambassadors for BU's OTD program.
Faculty Spotlight
Emily Rothman, professor and chair of the Occupational Therapy Department at Boston University’s Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, was awarded the division’s 2024 Patricia Buehler Legacy Award for Clinical Innovation from the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy.
Professor Rothman is also a Principal Investigator and Lab Director at the Sargent College Rothman Violence Prevention Research Lab the lab aims to conduct high-quality and innovative research that advances the field of violence prevention and prioritizes social equity, community inclusion, and student engagement.
Apply to Boston University
The application process is now open for the following programs:
- Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy
- MS in Speech-Language Pathology
- MS in Nutrition (two-semester program)
- MS in Human Physiology
- PhD in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
- PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences
- Online Post-Professional OTD
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Q&A: Allison Aaron, MS, CCC-SLP from the STEPP Lab
Allison is a doctoral student in the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Department at Sargent College, and works in the STEPP Lab for Sensorimotor Rehabilitation Engineering. She works primarily with transgender voice therapy.
She was interviewed by Lauren Tropio, a student in our MS in Speech-Language Pathology program.
LT: Can you tell us about what you are currently working on?
AA: We are studying the longitudinal effects of Testosterone (T) on the voice for trans and gender diverse (TGD) individuals. To do this, we are conducting an observational study to systematically test what changes, when changes occur, and what might predict changes in TGD assigned female at birth (AFAB) adults who are being treated with T as part of their normal clinical care over the course of year 1 of treatment. We are looking at anatomical (MR imaging), physiological (stroboscopy, aerodynamics), acoustical, and perceptual changes across time (once per month), to provide baseline information about vocal function and allow for evidence-based voice care for this population.
LT: How did you get into this field? Was there something that drew you to work with transgender therapy?
AA: As a lifelong singer and a voice-specialized speech language pathologist, I have found myself constantly curious about the voice and the way that we can shape and change our vocal behaviors. Over the past two years, I have learned about the heightened health risks and high prevalence of speech-gender incongruence for trans and gender diverse (TGD) speakers, and I have grown passionate about the need for gender-affirming communication voice research.
LT: In light of June, if there is anything you wish you could tell the BU community?
AA: This research is needed to inform clinical care so that TGD individuals can use their voices not just efficiently and effectively, but also safely for them. As a cisgender ally, the safety component was not something I initially realized, but is now constantly motivating me to do this work.
LT: Do you have plans after your degree to continue working with this kind of therapy?
AA: I hope to continue working to promote evidence-based gender-affirming voice care for TGD individuals.
LT: How has it been working in the Stepp Lab? Is there anything worth highlighting that your colleagues are working on?
AA: We currently have many ongoing studies, and we are looking for volunteers to participate. Some studies are specifically for TGD individuals, some are for any speakers with typical voices, and some are for speakers with voice disorders. If you are interested in participating in our studies and/or want to follow our work, please check out our website and subscribe to our newsletter.
Thank you for all you do, Allison - we can't wait to see the achievements and advancements the STEPP Lab will bring.
Sargent in the Summer
Although the 2022-2023 school year has come to an end, Sargent College is still busy! We have hosted events, faculty have published new work, and innovative research is ongoing. This update also includes a special spotlight on one of our own doctoral students, Allison Aaron, MS, CCC-SLP!
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!
BU researcher Jesse Moreira works to improve the education and representation of marginalized groups
How might future clinicians, researchers, and medical professionals be better trained to serve LGBTQ+ identifying patients? With research expertise in cardiovascular systems and disease, Moreira educates students on the burden of heart disease on historically marginalized communities and the full spectrum of the cardiovascular system. By increasing representation in the classroom, and enhancing students’ understanding of how chronic stress from marginalization impacts heart health, Moreira works to improve patient care.
“When we train more inclusive-minded scientists and clinicians, we reduce implicit bias that they hold, and possibly that will translate as better outcomes for their patients one day or better designed clinical trials,” Moreira says.
Celebrating National Biomechanics Day!
Medway High School freshmen Regan Longval (left) and Elizabeth McNeil (right) learn about measuring knee strength using a dynamometer from BU PhD student and research assistant Soyoung Lee (Sargent’24) in Sargent’s Movement & Applied Imaging Lab, May 22. The group of Medway High students was invited to BU after winning 1st Place in the Biomedical Science category at the recent Student Industry Connects competition hosted by Mass STEM Hub.
Spotlight:
Q&A with Allison Aaron, MS, CCC-SLP from the STEPP Lab
Allison is a doctoral student in the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Department at Sargent College, and works in the STEPP Lab for Sensorimotor Rehabilitation Engineering. She works primarily with transgender voice therapy. She was interviewed by Lauren Tropio, a student in our MS in Speech-Language Pathology program.
HealthMatters Podcast:
Learn how an occupational therapist can advocate for neurodiverse populations:
Hear from Bryden Carlson-Giving, a neurodivergent, doctoral student at Boston University and pediatric occupational therapy practitioner based in Minnesota:
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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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What’s up Sargent?
Though we are excited for the rest of November, let’s take a minute to look back at our October! We’re proud to report that during October, we hosted a number of events, published a new issue of Inside Sargent, our college magazine, 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!
There's a new issue of Inside Sargent!
We published the new issue of Inside Sargent in October, highlighting how Sargent faculty, students, and alumni are paving the way towards barrier-breaking clinical care and doing research that changes lives.
In this issue, we share the progress made by the Sargent community in using music to teach stroke survivors to walk again, providing cognitive therapy to populations historically neglected by the medical field, and looking for new ways to help people living with autism, to name just a few.
Annual Sargent College symposium during Alumni Weekend
Sargent alumni joined us during alumni weekend for our annual Sargent College Symposium! Alumni sat in on a presentation about the Mediterranean diet given by Professor Paula Quatromoni, a member of our Health Sciences Department and co-director of our MS in Public Health Nutrition program. The presentation was followed by an awards ceremony where the accomplishments, leadership, and humanity of our exceptional alumni were celebrated.
Those who were highlighted with an award include the following:
Special Recognition Award, Mary G. Berg, Sargent ’70; Professional Achievement Award, Ernest V. Gervino, Sargent ‘78 ‘82 and Robert M. Gumson, Sargent ’79; Black and Gold Award, Dolores T. Jordan, Sargent ’49 ‘60; Dudley Allen Sargent Service Award, Julie A. Starr, Sargent ‘80; Honorary Membership, Deborah S. Claar.
Stepp Lab Publication: Spectral Aggregate of the High-Passed Fundamental Frequency and Its Relationship to the Primary Acoustic Features of Adductor Laryngeal Dystonia
The Stepp lab published “Spectral Aggregate of the High-Passed Fundamental Frequency and Its Relationship to the Primary Acoustic Features of Adductor Laryngeal Dystonia” in early October. This publication highlights the process by which the Stepp lab sought to establish validity of a novel automated acoustic outcome measure for adductor laryngeal dystonia.
Ultimately, they identified that spectral aggregate of high-passed fundamental frequency contour held validity as an outcome measure for adductor laryngeal dystonia and could be useful in a treatment setting.
HealthMatters podcast episodes!
During October, we got a new HealthMatters (a podcast hosted by Professor Karen Jacobs) episodes, which you can listen to on this page, or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Graduate Informational Sessions and Tours
This month, our team - the Graduate Enrollment Team - focused on getting together some tours and information sessions for Sargent College's prospective students!
You can find the registration links and information about those on our website.
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What’s up Sargent?
Though we are excited for October, let’s take a minute to look back at September. We’re proud to report that during September, besides welcoming many of our students back on campus, we hosted a number of events, published research, 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!
Founding Director of the Center of Brain Recovery and Professor of Neurorehabilitation, Swathi Kiran, holds Research on Tap event
On September 21st, Dr. Swathi Kiran hosted a Research on Tap event at the Kilachand Center titled “Neuromonitoring Brain Health and Recovery," during which ten distinguished professors shared their research.
These brief, four-minute talks highlighted interdisciplinary work at Boston University that integrates brain and behavioral data with state-of-the-art computing methods to develop models for precision medicine in neurological disease.
Kiran is a professor in the department of Speech, Hearing, and Language Sciences at Sargent and directs the Aphasia Lab. Among other things, her research focuses on understanding language processing and communication following brain damage.
Human Physiology Alumni Cocktail Hour & Fireside Chat with Dr. Stevin Gorin
Human physiology students and alumni met for a cocktail hour to mingle with Sargent faculty and form new network connections. Following the cocktail hour, Dr. Steven Gorin shared his knowledge on scapular dyskinesis at a Fireside Chat.
Clinical psychologist and Sargent occupational therapy professor, Dr. Daniel Fulford, promoted to Associate Professor
Sargent College's Department of Occupational Therapy faculty member, Professor Daniel Fulford, was promoted to Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy. Fulford is a renowned clinical psychologist focused on social function in people with serious mental illness.
Much of Fulford’s work focuses on the development of behavioral interventions to help those with mental illness regain self-management techniques and goal-setting skills. We are certain that Professor Fulford will continue to inspire his students and contribute to Sargent College in the years to come.
HealthMatters podcast episode
What options do occupational therapy practitioners have to support students who have sensory integration and processing challenges? In this episode, HealthMatters is joined by Dr. Colleen Cameron Whiting OT, OTD, OTR. Colleen is on the faculty of the post-professional occupational therapy doctoral program at BU. Tune in to hear from a double terrier on her research regarding utilizing sensory integration intervention in schools.
Instagram Feature
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students enjoy a day in the Boston sunshine!
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What’s up Sargent?
Though we are excited for September and the start of the semester, let’s take a minute to look back at August. We’re proud to report that during August, we hosted a number of events, published research, 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!
Doctor of Occupational Therapy students in Brazil for clinical summer experience
Our Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) students spent two weeks in Brazil on their Clinical Summer Experience with Professors Almeida and Pontes. This experience allowed Sargent students to learn more about Brazil’s model of healthcare. It gave them firsthand exposure to occupational therapists practicing in a variety of settings, including oncology, rheumatology, mental health, NICU, and maternity care.
Biomedical engineering PhD candidate Hasini Weerathunge receives a 2022 Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences (ANCDS) Student Fellowship
Biomedical Engineering doctoral candidate, Hasini Weerathunge, received a 2022 Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences (ANCDS) Student Fellowship. This fellowship is awarded to those who specialize in clinical neurologically-based communication disorders and sciences and have a desire for mentorship in the field.
Weerathunge’s research focuses on utilizing auditory & somatosensory motor perturbations of voice and speech to develop neurocomputational models of speech motor control for motor speech disorders. She is currently working in Sargent’s Sensorimotor Rehabilitation Engineering lab under the mentorship of Dr. Cara Stepp.
Professor Jana Iverson joins Sargent’s Department of Physical Therapy faculty
Joining Sargent’s Department of Physical Therapy faculty in the fall is Jana Iverson, an internationally recognized scholar in child development and renowned movement and communication development researcher.
Iverson’s research focuses on the pivotal connection between early motor development and emerging communication and language skills in infants and toddlers. In particular, she has studied how delays or deficits in motor skills can lead to cascading developmental effects extending well beyond the motor domain.
Sargent Aphasia Resource Center celebrates completion of Stroke Across America bike ride
Sargent's Aphasia Resource Center and our colleagues at Stroke Onward hosted a celebration on the BU COM lawn for the completion of the 4,500 mile, 100 day cross-country bike ride Stroke Across America.
The Aphasia Resource Center has been collaborating with Stroke Onward to develop tools to support emotional wellness for stroke survivors and their loved ones, and provide educational opportunities for the next generation of healthcare providers.
HealthMatters podcast episodes!
During August, we got two new HealthMatters episodes! Though they both focus on occupational therapy, the subjects are wildly different.
On August 12, Professor Jacobs spoke with doctoral student Angela Frame, who works with U.S. veterans in Long Beach, CA as an outpatient occupational therapist. Frame touches on the "warrior journey," PTSD, and tailoring OT to a specific population: combat veterans.
On August 15, HealthMatters focuses on families impacted by trauma. Professor Jacobs welcomes doctoral candidate Carli DiMero, and they discuss everything from caregiver burnout to how trauma might be impacting the development of relationships between caregiver and child.
You can listen to them on this page, or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Sargent College Graduate Open House
On September 8th from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sargent College will be hosting a Graduate Open House! You can email us at sargrad@bu.edu to register!
Programs participating include:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- MS in Speech-Language Pathology
- MS in Human Physiology
- Nutrition Graduate Programs (MS+DI, DPD/MS+DI, MS)
Please note that our Post-Professional Online OTD and PhD programs are not participating in this event.
Event Itinerary
- 11:30 am-12 pm: Check in with Sargent staff!
- 12-1 pm: Separate information sessions for each program, hosted by faculty and staff members.
- 1-2 pm: Current students share their experience at Sargent College, answer your questions, and address your concerns. They will provide a perspective that more closely applies to you.
- 2-3 pm: Campus tours and a meet-and-greet with faculty, students, and clubs/campus organizations. You will also learn about a few BU organizations, like the Newbury Center, which helps to support first-generation graduate students, and mingle with faculty and staff!
Rankings and Achievements
Sargent College’s graduate programs are among the best in the nation. According to U.S. News & World Report, our OTD program is tied for #1 of the nation’s occupational therapy programs, our DPT program is in the top 9% of similar programs, and our MS in Speech-Language Pathology ranks at #10. Beyond rankings, our graduate programs provide high-quality experiential learning experiences, including clinical and fieldwork opportunities, at some of the most prestigious institutions in the nation. For example, our MS in Nutrition/Dietetic Internship program has partnerships with Mass General Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, among others.
Graduate Experiences
Our on-campus clinics and labs also provide the highest standard of care for our community, which reaches far beyond Boston University. They also provide opportunities for our graduate-level students to get involved. Whether you are interested in physical therapy and want to work with our BU Physical Therapy Center or are studying speech-language pathology and want to contribute to our Aphasia Resource Center, you can find opportunities in our clinical education centers that will fit your needs.
Furthermore, in and outside these centers, our renowned faculty are doing research that measurably improves their branches of healthcare, all while providing a high quality of education for their students.
Regardless of your program of interest, this open house will help you get a better understanding of Sargent College’s graduate-level opportunities. We’re proud to be hosting it, and we cannot wait to get to know you! If you’d like to join us, please register. If you can’t make it but still want to connect with us, you can send us an email! We’d love to hear from you.
What’s up Sargent?
Though we are excited for August (one month closer to the return of most of our students!), let’s take a minute to look back at July. We're proud to report that during July, we hosted a number of events, published research, 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!
SLHS PhD student Hilary Miller awarded Acoustical Society of America scholarship
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences doctoral candidate Hilary Miller was awarded one of two Raymond H. Stetson Scholarships in Phonetics and Speech Science from the Acoustical Society of America (ASA). Honoring the memory of pioneer phonetics and speech science investigator Professor Raymond H. Stetson, the scholarship facilitates research efforts of promising graduate students.
Miller’s research interests focus on applying neurocomputational models and neuroimaging methods to understand the neural bases of motor speech disorders. She currently studies neural control of speech in the Speech Neuroscience Lab with her academic mentor Professor Frank Guenther.
Publication: "Dosage Frequency Effects on Treatment Outcomes Following Self-managed Digital Therapy: Retrospective Cohort Study"
This study, published by the Journal of Medial Internet Research, conducted by a BU research team led by Sargent's Dr. Swathi Kiran, analyzed data from the Constant Therapy app's mobile speech, language and cognitive therapy program.
Findings determined the optimal dosage frequency of self-managed digital cognitive and speech therapy, and demonstrated that increased dosage frequency is associated with better therapy outcomes.
HealthMatters podcast episodes!
During July, we got three new HealthMatters (a podcast hosted by Professor Karen Jacobs) episodes, which you can listen to on this page, or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The July 4th episode highlights our own Director of Graduate Admissions, Alexandra Munroe!
Alumni News: Assistant Professor Victoria Mckenna (Sargent '18) receives the Early Career Contributions in Research Award from ASHA
The list of recipients is available on ASHA's website. We're proud to note that also included on the list is Professor Jennifer Zuk!
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What’s up Sargent?
Though July has started, we thought we'd take a look back at June at Sargent! We celebrated Pride at BU, released podcast episodes, and made remarkable progress in our research. We're hoping for an equally productive and positive July, despite our nation's political challenges. You can read the University's response to the U.S. Supreme Court's attack on human rights here.
Now, it's time to revisit some big stories from this month! Also, make sure to explore our website’s Headlines section for even more Sargent news.
Interested in one of our graduate programs? Reach out to us!
HealthMatters Podcast: What is the biggest misconception about aphasia?
What is aphasia? How can workplaces better accommodate aphasia patients? What is happening at the Boston University (BU) Aphasia Resource Center and Aphasia Research Laboratory?
In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Clinical Professor in the Department of the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Dr. Elizabeth Hoover. She is also currently the Clinical Director of the BU Aphasia Research Center. Dr. Hoover's research focuses on adult neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders, with a special emphasis on stroke, traumatic brain injury, and Parkinson’s disease.
Tune into this episode to hear more about Dr. Hoover's work and common misconceptions about aphasia.
Functional near-infrared spectroscopy reveals brain activity on the move
Dr. Swathi Kiran, the director of BU's Aphasia Research Laboratory and professor at Sargent College and the BU Neurophotonics Center, is contributing to the study of functional near-infrared spectroscopy, or fNIRS, which makes it possible to study the underpinnings of language in the brain.
Included in her research are stroke patients. They struggle to describe simple objects from a picture (e.g., a blue couch, something to sit on), Kiran says; their brain signals are delayed or of much lower amplitude than in healthy individuals. Her group has found that during language tasks, stroke patients’ brains engage areas outside typical language processing networks. These abnormal patterns are “a good starting point for us to see if that can change as a function of rehabilitation,” she states.
Pride Month: BU Today's Coming Out Stories Series
As we exit Pride month, we want to share BU Today's series, My Coming Out Story, which features the stories of BU community members as they begin to live as their authentic selves.
Check out the stories of people like David Chard, the dean of Wheelock College of of Education & Human Development, and Chantel James, our former assistant director of financial aid and LGBTQIA+ Faculty and Staff Community Network chair.
June's Instagram Callout
Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences Jennifer Zuk, the inaugural recipient of the Albert M. Galaburda Research Award from The Dyslexia Foundation!
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