New Paper Authored by Professor Daniel Segrè in Nature Communications
Professor Daniel Segrè has published a new paper in Nature Communications. This paper combines two mathematical approaches – evolutionary game theory and biochemical network modeling – to help understand how stable cross-feeding interactions could arise in microbial communities. These interactions are thought to be ubiquitous in these communities, including the human microbiome, and likely affect […]
Tiputini Biodiversity Station Publication Wins Award
“Los Secretos del Yasuní”, based on research at the Tiputini Biodiversity Station, was awarded first prize by the municipality of Quito for best contribution in the category of biological sciences for 2017. Dr. Swing notes that the project is distributing a few thousand copies of this 343-page book, which includes hundreds of color images from […]
Mullen Lab Postdoc Walks in London Fashion Week
Susan Finkbeiner, postdoctoral researcher in the Mullen Lab, was featured in BU Today for her work outside of the department – on the catwalk for London Fashion Week! In the article, Finkbeiner talks about her work as an entomologist as well as her work as a model, and her mission to “send the message to […]
BMB Major Jon Messerschmidt Wins Award at ASBMB Meeting
Jonathan Messerschmidt was awarded the prize for Best Poster at the Northeast Regional Meeting of the American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (ASBMB). The award will provide funds for Jon to present at the National Meeting of ASBMB in San Diego in April 2018. Jon is a senior majoring in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, […]
Biology Department Alumnus Wins Emmy Award
Mark Carroll (CLA ’95), a Biology Department alumnus, is now a cinematographer working on nature documentaries with NASA, PBS, National Geographic, and the Discovery Channel, among other companies. His most recent film, Super Hummingbirds, won an Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography: Documentary. For more of his work, see his website and Instagram.
New Center for Network Systems Biology Headed by Andrew Emili
Biology Professor Andrew Emili is the Director of the new Center for Network Systems Biology opening on the Boston University Medical Campus. BU Today covers the story here. BU faculty and students are invited to attend the opening event.
Fifth Annual Alumni Reception
Professor Jen-Wei Lin Awarded NSF PoLS Grant
Associate Professor Jen-Wei Lin is participating in a NSF PoLS (Physics of Living Systems) grant awarded to Boston Children’s Hospital and Boston University. “Biophysical Mechanisms of Ultrasound Modulation of Cellular Functions in the MHz Domain” is a new 5-year, $750,000 grant. The goal of this grant is to investigate how ultrasound may stimulate neurons. The […]
Chen Lab Participating in NSF NeuroNex Grant Research
Assistant Professor Jerry Chen is participating in a NSF-supported Neurotechnology hub named the Next generation multiphoton neuroimaging consortium (Nemonic). The goal of the Nemonic project, funded at $9M, is to develop and widely disseminate state-of-the-art technology for multiphoton imaging and associated techniques to the neuroscience community, and to advance emerging technology for future innovation in […]
UROP Research Engages BU Biology Students and Faculty
Linnea Smith is investigating the leaf longevity of evergreen species at the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain as the focus of her UROP research, working with Biology Professor Richard Primack.