College of Engineering and BU School of Medicine Lead NIH Grant
A new grant from the National Institutes of Health will support a collaborative effort to uncover how the lung’s microscopic structure shapes its response to inhaled particle
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Neuro Experience Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (NEUROP) Aims to Open Research Opportunities for Undergraduates Interested in Laboratory Work
As an undergraduate, it isn’t always easy to access research opportunities. Thanks to the work of Neurophotonics Center Director David Boas and an undergraduate-turned-research-scientist, both students and faculty will soon have access to such an optimized method: Neuro* Experience Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (NEUROP), matching ideal undergraduate researchers with their preferred research experiences.
Tracking Airborne Particles on Their Journey Through Your Lungs
Developed by Nia’s group, the Crystal Ribcage acts as a clear, protective shield for an animal’s lungs, allowing scientists to get a close view of how the lungs work in real-time and at a cellular level.
Bernhard Zimmermann, the Man Behind the NINJA: One of BU’s Most Used fNIRS Devices
By Danny Giancioppo | Photos provided by Bernhard Zimmermann
NSF Awards Boston University $20 Million to Help Create National “Cloud Lab” Network
Automated, AI-driven labs can remotely run experiments for researchers across the country
Can We Train AI to Read an MRI?
Zhang group’s novel method might mean faster, more accurate MRI readings
Boston University Photonics Center Part of $19.7M MLSC Grant Wins
“This investment will equip Boston University with advanced spatial and molecular imaging capabilities at resolutions essential to understand and interact with biology at the most fundamental scale,” said Kenneth Lutchen, Boston University Vice President and Associate Provost for Research. “The award further amplifies how the Photonics Center can advance interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on training for the next generation […]
Michelle Sander, Hadi Nia and Michael Albro Among 38 Charles River Campus Faculty Promotions
In a letter sent to faculty on June 25 announcing the promotions, outgoing Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gloria Waters wrote: “At the heart of great universities are outstanding faculty who advance our understanding of the world through their scholarship, improve the quality of life through their research, and prepare new generations for success and […]
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