Lisa Roberts

Lisa Roberts, PhD, serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Health Sciences Education at Boston University's Sargent College. Her academic foundation includes a BS in Kinesiology from Kansas State University, an MS in Human Performance from the University of Florida, and a PhD in Biobehavioral Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida.

Dr. Roberts' research program centers on aging interventions, with dual emphases on physiological mechanisms and practical applications. She investigates how exercise, resveratrol, and wearable technology mitigate functional decline in older adults, while also exploring gut-brain axis connections to cognitive impairment and motor control deficits in aging populations. Her work consistently targets translational outcomes for elderly care.

Publication trends from 2017-2020 reveal a strategic focus on clinical trial methodology, with increasing emphasis on multimodal interventions. Her work spans gerontology, cardiovascular health, and neurorehabilitation, characterized by rigorous randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews addressing real-world functional limitations in seniors.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• Whitney Powers Excellence in Teaching Award, Sargent College (2024)

Dr. Roberts' research has been supported by grants enabling pilot trials on sedentary behavior reduction, hypertension management, and functional decline interventions. Her collaborative approach involves multidisciplinary teams across institutions, with current work emphasizing wearable technology applications and gut microbiome therapeutics for aging populations.

As an educator, she integrates cutting-edge research into Health Sciences curriculum while mentoring students in clinical investigation methods. Her leadership in trial design for geriatric populations positions her at the forefront of evidence-based aging interventions.