This Tiny Capsule Can Warn You When Inflammation Is Imminent
A novel technology could change the way inflammatory bowel diseases are diagnosed and monitored.
Cellular Engineering Built to Last
A more precise and effective gene circuit engineering method that might boost the field of synthetic biology to the next level.
Smart Technology: Open Source and Equitable
Between 2012 and 2017, the number of car accidents in Boston rose by 33%. Depending on the year, 25% to 31% of all reported accidents in Boston resulted in non-fatal injuries. Christos Cassandras, a distinguished professor of engineering and head of the division of systems engineering, is working to mitigate this issue through smart technology. By implementing cooperative autonomous vehicles, which can communicate with each other, he aims to improve safety, congestion, and energy consumption.
Aiming to Bring OA to its Knees
NIH grant enables Albro and team to advance first-in-kind scope for early detection of osteoarthritis.
New Artificial Intelligence Program Could Help Treat Hypertension
New research from Ioannis Paschalidis demonstrates machine learning to increase efficacy in hypertension care.
Attacking Fatty Buildup at the Source
A novel nanotechnology promises to be the first therapeutic to directly target the liver in the battle against a disease that afflicts roughly a quarter of the global population.
FDA Clears Bionic Pancreas Developed in BU Lab for People with Type 1 Diabetes
The iLet Bionic Pancreas, which automates insulin delivery to manage the chronic disease, was invented in Ed Damiano’s biomedical engineering lab—and inspired by his son
Xin Zhang Wins STAT Madness 2023 All-Star Award
Professor Xin Zhang has won the 2023 All-Star Award at STAT Madness, a bracket-style contest for innovative projects in science and medicine.
Novel Cancer Diagnostic Earns Hao a PhRMA Grant
Liangliang Hao has earned a grant from the PhRMA Foundation for her proposal to develop a rapid point-of-care test that will predict the efficacy of some cancer treatment.
Park’s Project Aimed at Nimbler, Fuel-Frugal Fighter Jets
Harold Park and team won a MURI grant from the DoD to revolutionize the passive control of aerodynamic flows, aiming to make airplanes more fuel-efficient and maneuverable.