Office of Research

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Biomedical Engineering

How Boston University Is Fighting Cancer—Stories of Determination, Innovation, Hope

At BU, researchers are revolutionizing prevention, treatment, and care to extend—and save—their lives.

Infectious Diseases

How Can We Ensure Science Is a Force for Good?

BU researcher Muhammad Zaman’s new book, Infected, urges scientists to recognize past mistakes and be […]

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Medicine

How BU Research Is Helping Infants with Down Syndrome Take Steps Toward Independence

Jana Iverson is using a mobility aid to support children's early development

BU Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program students Wahaaj Farah, Ella Nigro, Matteo Finnerty, Lukas Shan, and Sharleen Kaur Sandhu

Biology

BU Undergrads Are Making A Difference Through Research—From Saving Bumblebees to Tracking Fiber In Our Diet

Students in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program roll up their sleeves, work with faculty mentors, […]

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Research Stories

Is There Life on Other Planets? BU Astronomer Helping Lead New Mission Seeking Hints of Life in Space

Chuanfei Dong, a CAS assistant professor, is helping lead Mauve satellite’s study of stars’ bursts […]

7,609

publications in 2024

200 +

companies developing and selling products based on BU discoveries

$ 574.25 M

total research awards in FY25

AAU

1 of 71 members of the Association of American Universities

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Featured Researchers

Meet the brilliant minds behind our groundbreaking research.

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Darrell Kotton
Director, Center for Regenerative Medicine, Boston University David C. Seldin Professor of Medicine, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Vasiliki Kalavri
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Kayhan Batmanghelich
Assistant Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Kira Goldner
Assistant Professor, Computing & Data Sciences
Ji-Xin Cheng
Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Materials Science & Engineering
Sabrina Neuman
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Nathan Klein
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Robinson W. Fulweiler
Professor, Earth & Environment, Biology
Eshed Ohn-Bar
Assistant Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Ayse K. Coskun
Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, College of Engineering Director, Center for Information and Systems Engineering Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering
Drew Bouchie
Visiting Fellow
John T. Ngo
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Michael Albro
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
M. Selim Ünlü
Distinguished Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Mark Grinstaff
William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor, Biomedical Engineering and Chemistry
Jörg Werner
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering
Xuezhou (Jack) Zhang
Assistant Professor, Computing & Data Sciences
Adrian Whitty
Associate Professor, Chemistry