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Designing a Vaccine That Helps the Most Vulnerable
"The goal is to create a more potent and broad response with a single injection." More
Societal Engineers Answer the Call
Now, instead of walking eight miles for dirty water, kids in Tinet can access clean water in their villages and schools. More
Awards for Convergent Research Tackling Biggest Challenges in Life Sciences
"Convergent teams are advancing fundamental discoveries and catalyzing transformational progress." More
Using Light to Monitor Blood Pressure and Track Cancer Treatment Progress
Roblyer and his team are testing ways to monitor biological processes—like blood pressure, oxygen levels, and disease progression—with light waves. More
Women’s Health Is Chronically Understudied, but These Engineers Are Charging Forward
Catherine M. Klapperich and Joyce Y. Wong are pioneering research into reproductive health issues, from uterine fibroids to preeclampsia to hormone monitoring More
Time Names Bigio’s DermaSensor an Invention of the Year
The skin cancer detection device uses elastic scattering spectroscopy, developed at BU. More
Engineered Microwaves Might Fight Epilepsy, Pain, and Parkinson’s
The team's novel system stops seizures by temporarily suppressing neurons that are firing excessively. More
“A Force of Nature”
She's earned two prestigious scholarships. More
BME seeking Department Chair
The Boston University College of Engineering seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative leader to be the next Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME). More
These Plants Aren’t for Decoration—They’re for Science
BU researchers are testing new genetic engineering techniques to better understand how plants adapt to their environments More