HealthMatters

Ep 165: Thermoregulation, Virtual Reality, and the Power of Mentorship with Dr. Dustin Allen

Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Dustin Allen, Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Programs in Human Physiology at Boston University. In this episode, Dr. Allen shares their experience with thermoregulation, virtual reality, and the power of mentorship in career and education.

Ep 164: Beyond Words - A Researcher’s Journey with ASL, Language Access, and AI Technology.

Join us for a conversation with Naomi Caselli, an Associate Professor of Deaf Education, co-director of the Deaf Center, and the director of the AI and Education initiative at Boston University. She is hearing, and her first languages are American Sign Language (ASL) and English. She leads a research team that works to make research on language—across education, computer science, linguistics, psychology, and medicine—inclusive of sign languages, and to ensure all deaf children have access to language.

Ep 163: The OT Parent Coaches

Join us for an interesting conversation with Carrie Carman and Jen Papasodoro as they discuss their individual journeys in OT and why they came together to create The OT Parent Coaches, LLC.

Ep 162: Universal Design for Learning and Speech-Language Pathology: A Shared Language for Interprofessional Collaboration

Join us for an engaging discussion with Dr. Alyssa Boucher about Universal Design for Learning and Speech-Language Pathology!

Ep 161: Full Circle: From BU OT Student to Lecturer

Jessie Franco is a lecturer in the entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate program at Sargent College. Her clinical experience centers on adult physical dysfunction and spans the full rehabilitation trajectory, with expertise in acute care. Passionate about preparing students for fieldwork and practice, Jessie is dedicated to bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world clinical practice.