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Dr. Robert Brown

Elsevier: Will the American research university make it to its 100th birthday?

in CDS News, Health, Impact, In the News, Research

Read this op-ed piece about the future of research by Dr. Robert A. Brown

Tagged: data science, Dr. Robert Brown, NSF, Op-Ed Dr. Robert A. Brown, Research, rob

The Boston Globe: State looks to spend $100 million on race to smarter AI

in Civic Tech, Impact, In the News

Read about the commitment Massachusetts legislators are making to take on the artificial intelligence frontier.

Tagged: AI, AI Task Force, Artificial Intelligence, Azer Bestavros, Boston University, Dr. Robert Brown

BU Today: BU to Help Massachusetts Expand Access to Artificial Intelligence Computing

in Civic Tech, Impact, In the News

Governor announces an “AI Hub” to drive cutting-edge technology to residents, academia, and business in this latest article.

Tagged: AI, AI Task Force, Artificial Intelligence, Azer Bestavros, Dr. Robert Brown

CDS Distinguished Visiting Professor Charles DeLisi Reflects on 25 Years of the Bioinformatics Program

Charles DeLisi, CDS Distinguished Visiting Professor and Dean Emeritus of the College of Engineering, reflects on 25 years of the BU Bioinformatics Program.

Tagged: Bioinformatics Program, Charles DeLisi, Distinguished Visiting Professor, Dr. Robert Brown, Engineering, Maureen McCarthy, Toni Fitzgerald

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Kinan Dak Albab Joins CDS as Assistant Professor, Advancing Research and Education in Data Privacy

January 22, 2026

This year brings new faces to the CDS faculty team. Meet Assistant Professor Kinan Dak Albab and learn about his focus on data privacy and his work's recent recognition.

Headshot of Elizabeth A. (Libby) Barnes, BU Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences

Elizabeth A. Barnes Named Inaugural Dalton Family Chair in Environmental Data Science & Sustainability

January 21, 2026

This year brings new faces to the CDS faculty team. Meet Professor Barnes, who brings a new bridge between sustainability and data science in her position and her research.

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Boston University appoints Joshua Campbell as new director of the Bioinformatics Program

January 15, 2026

Professor Joshua Campbell has been appointed as the new director of the Boston University Bioinformatics Program. Read more about his background and vision for the program here!

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