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Karen Jacobs
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Welcome to HealthMatters@BUSargent, the podcast of the Boston University’s College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College. The mission of Sargent College is to advance, preserve, disseminate, and apply knowledge in the health and rehabilitation sciences. BU Sargent College strives to create an environment that fosters critical and innovative thinking to best serve the health care needs of society. The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs, who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director at Sargent College.

  1. 17 SEP

    Eps 158: From Goldfish to Global Develpment: How Unexpected Turns Shape a Research Career

    Dr. Iverson’s career has been colored by a series of unexpected events, each of which have taken her work and interests in new directions. Her initial foray into psychological research – a senior thesis focused on learning in cassius auratus (the goldfish) – led to an opportunity to work in a child language lab and subsequently to spending a year living in Rome and conducting research on the development of gesture and language in very young children. Her doctoral training in developmental psychology and language acquisition led to a postdoctoral fellowship with Esther Thelen, where she spent a lot of time trying to understand what others in the Motor Development Lab were talking about (torque? attractor state?) and developing a deep and lasting fascination with motor development. A move to the University of Pittsburgh in 2003 coincided with the award of a small grant to study the early development of infants with an older autistic sibling. This work became the impetus for combining her longstanding research on communicative and language development with her interest in motor development, with the goal of understanding how advances in the development of motor skills create rich new opportunities for infants to engage with objects and people and to do so in progressively more sophisticated ways. Dr. Iverson came to BU in 2022 with the goal of using this framework to develop interventions supporting early mobility and global development in infants and toddlers with motor delays and disabilities.

    21 min

  2. 3 SEP

    Ep 157: Full Circle Harmony: Clinical Care, Education, and Research with Dr. Monica Pessina

    Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Monica Pessina as she shares her journey and explains how staying connected to clinical practice brings harmony to her education and research.

    18 min

  3. 20 AGO

    Ep 156: Learning That Leads: Partnership-Driven Experiential Learning at BU’s Sargent College

    Jenn Keenan, EdD, EdM, leads strategic initiatives in clinical education and community partnerships at BU’s Sargent College. She oversees all aspects of undergraduate and graduate experiential learning, building and sustaining cross-sector partnerships that expand student access to meaningful, mission-driven placements. A proud BU alum and advocate for first-generation students, she also mentors with the Philadelphia Futures Scholars Program and Terrier F1rsts, helping to shape the next generation of leaders. Join us as Dr. Keenan shares some recent experiential learning projects she has played a role in creating at BU!

    21 min

  4. 7 AGO

    Ep 155: From Purpose to Partnerships: Tackling Global Malnutrition through Collaboration

    Lindsey M. Locks, ScD, MPH is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Health Sciences (Sargent College) and Global Health (School of Public Health) at Boston University. She directs the Global Nutrition Lab and currently serves as Chair of the Global Nutrition Council, one of two scientific councils within the American Society for Nutrition. Dr. Locks is a nutritional epidemiologist who collaborates to co-design and evaluate high-impact interventions aimed at improving the nutrition of children and families living in high-poverty settings, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

    25 min

  5. 23 JUL

    Ep 154: Integrating AI-powered sensory journaling into occupational therapy evaluation and practice - a child centered approach to sensory processing assessment

    Dafna Barhad is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years of expertise specializing in sensory-informed approaches to child development . Throughout her career, she has practiced in developmental centers and ran her own private practice, supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families while collaborating closely with educational teams and healthcare professionals. She has extensive experience developing individualized interventions and family education programs . Currently pursuing her Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) at Boston University, her doctoral research focuses on amplifying children's voices in their own care, reflecting her commitment to advancing evidence-based practice in pediatric occupational therapy. With a background in Art History, Dafna brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to therapeutic intervention. Her work focuses on creating inclusive environments where all individuals can thrive.

    17 min

  6. 9 JUL

    Ep 153: Starting My Journey as a Faculty Council Representative

    Join us for an interesting conversation with Dr. Shannon Peters where they share details of their new role as Faculty Council Representative at Boston University’s Sargent College. Dr. Peters shares their experience being a clinical assistant professor at Sargent, and a licensed psychologist, and how these experiences in collaboration with other faculty members will influence advocating for change in this new leadership role.

    14 min

  7. 25 JUN

    Ep 152: A Chat with Dr. Rah-Rah - Supporting mental health of OT practitioners in rural settings.

    Join us for a conversation with Sarah Harvey, a recent PP-OTD graduate from BU based in rural Maine. In this episode, Sarah reflects on the importance of recognizing professional burnout and compassion fatigue among occupational therapists and other health care professionals. After facing burnout and professional fatigue herself, Sarah wanted to give back and support her peers. To do this Sarah designed an online community of practice for fellow Maine home health occupational therapy practitioners. Listen as she shares her experience and expertise, and what she has done to support other OTPs.

    17 min

  8. 16 JUN

    Ep 151: Integration of responsible artificial intelligence into occupational therapy curricula

    Join us for an interesting conversation with Dr. Tami Atkins to hear about how the integration of responsible artificial intelligence into occupational therapy curricula can remove barriers to evidence-based practice and equip students with essential skills for today’s technology-driven healthcare landscape.

    23 min
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Welcome to HealthMatters@BUSargent, the podcast of the Boston University’s College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College. The mission of Sargent College is to advance, preserve, disseminate, and apply knowledge in the health and rehabilitation sciences. BU Sargent College strives to create an environment that fosters critical and innovative thinking to best serve the health care needs of society. The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs, who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director at Sargent College.

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  • Creador
    Karen Jacobs
  • Años de actividad
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodios
    158
  • Clasificación
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  • Copyright
    © Karen Jacobs
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    HealthMatters

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