Anthony Consigli

Shannon Peters, PhD

Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests  Research Goal: To challenge dominant assumptions that pathologize non-normative experiences and medicalize responses to oppression in order to promote inclusive physical and mental health care and foster resilient communities LGBTQ+ Health and Gender Inclusive Healthcare Demedicalizing Impacts of Trauma and Oppression Anti-Oppressive Clinical Work, Training, and Policy Selected Publications  DeBiasse, […]

Jacqueline Lauer, PhD

Scholarly, Research, and/or Practical Interests Jacqueline Lauer is a public health nutritionist whose research centers around examining the drivers of adverse birth outcomes and child undernutrition in low- and middle-income countries. She has experience living and working in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and South Asia.

Sophie Godley, DrPH, MPH

Dustin Allen, PhD

Scholarly, Research, and/or Practical Interests Dr. Allen’s interests are broadly focused on integrated autonomic responses to various forms of stress.  Throughout his career, he has investigated the control of blood pressure during heat stress, thermoregulatory control during exercise, peripheral responsiveness to intradermal thermoregulatory agonists, and overall autonomic dysfunction caused by Multiple Sclerosis. His continued interests […]

Lindsey Locks, MPH, ScD

Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests Professor Locks has experience working with non-governmental organizations, UN Agencies, and academic institutions working in global health research, programs, and policy. She has lived and worked in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Her fields of expertise include: Global Health Nutrition Epidemiology Quantitative and qualitative research methods Maternal, child and adolescent […]

Lawrence Were, PhD

Scholarly, Research, and/or Practical Interests Lawrence Were’s research focuses on application of health economics in the estimation of the impact of reforms within healthcare systems and health insurance programs on the outcomes of marginalized and high-risk populations such as informal traders and HIV+ individuals including pregnant women and their children. He is also interested in […]

Bria Dunham, PhD, MPH, CPH

Selected Publications Dunham, B. (2016). Homebirth midwifery in the United States: Evolutionary origins and modern challenges. Human Nature, 27, 471-488. Campbell, L., Cronk, L., Simpson, J., Milroy, A., Wigington, T., & Dunham, B. (2009). The association between men’s ratings of women as desirable long-term mates and individual differences in women’s sexual attitudes and behaviors. Personality […]

Kelly Pesanelli, PT, MSPT

Scholarly, Research, and/or Practical Interests Kelly Pesanelli PT, MS is a senior lecturer in Boston University Sargent College of Health and 康复科学 in both the Health Sciences and Human Physiology Departments. She began her career as a physical therapist specializing in outpatient orthopedics/occupational medicine before joining the faculty at Sargent College full-time. She currently […]

Eileen B. O’Keefe, MD, MPH

Research Interests Public health, social determinants of health, health inequities, epidemiology, maternal and child health Background Eileen B. O’Keefe, MD, MPH is a clinical professor in the Department of Health Sciences, a physician, and public health professional. Dr. O’Keefe joined the Boston University faculty in 2004 as the inaugural director of the Health Science Program, […]

Shelley M. Brown, PhD, MPH

Background Shelley Brown, PhD, MPH is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Sciences. Dr. Brown’s research focuses on the key linkages between health, human development and human rights, especially women’s mental health during the perinatal period. She is currently involved in a number of research projects in the United States and South […]

Bachelor of Science in Health Science

No other undergraduate program at Sargent College opens the door to so many career possibilities. Our approach to health science is interdisciplinary. Our focus is on global public health. And our expertise lies in preparing students to excel in a wide range of health care environments—or to enter graduate study for careers in medicine, clinical […]