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Researchers at the Center for Brain Recovery (CBR) have partnered with the Hariri Institute's Software & Application Innovation Lab (SAIL) to create an AI chatbot specifically designed for people with aphasia, enabling patients to ask questions and learn more about the language disorder. Aphasia, which is commonly caused by stroke or brain trauma, affects how […]
Abstract Healthy aging is associated with structural and functional brain changes. However, cognitive abilities vary in how they change with age: executive functions decline, while aspects of linguistic processing remain relatively preserved. This heterogeneity predicts differences among brain networks in whether and how they change with age. To evaluate this prediction, we used precision fMRI […]
The Center for Brain Recovery's 2026 Annual Report report features letters from our leadership team, highlights about our recent research, programming, and events, as well as a list of faculty publications (July 2025 – June 2026) matching the Center's mission. Read the full report
Abstract Background and Objectives: Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is common in older adults and frequently contributes to cognitive impairment and dementia. Existing in vivo diagnostic criteria for CAA (Boston Criteria) were developed primarily in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage, and their performance in memory clinic populations remains uncertain. The updated Boston Criteria v2.0 incorporate nonhemorrhagic MRI […]
This summer, researchers from the BU Center for Brain Recovery (CBR) attended and presented at several leading conferences, both nationally and internationally, focused on aphasia, cognitive neuroscience, and neurodegenerative disorders. From Pittsburgh to Athens, CBR team members had the ability to share their research, connect with field leaders and fellow trainees, as well as gain […]
Transforming Brain Health and Disease through AI #BosTechWeek May 29, 2026 AI is rapidly reshaping how we understand, diagnose, and treat the brain at a moment when aging populations are placing unprecedented strain on healthcare systems. To address this shift, Boston University and the BU Center for Brain Recovery hosted an expert panel discussion that […]
Translational Framework For Innovation in Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (TRAFFIC) June 9, 2026 Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is a common cause of brain bleeds in older adults and an important contributor to cognitive impairment and dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. However, the condition remains difficult to accurately diagnose and currently lacks targeted treatment options. CAA is characterized […]
