Maximizing Investigators’ Research
An extraordinary milestone for a young lab BME Assistant Professor Samagya Banskota and her lab have been awarded an NIH R35 Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). This funding will support Banskota and her lab’s efforts to develop drug delivery technologies that advance gene editing and expand […]
Mapping the Internal
New Cheng study peers into chemical activity within living cells.
A Steel Ring and a Solemn Oath
After stirring and thought-provoking words from Irving Bigio about their coming responsibilities, nearly 350 graduating seniors recited the Obligation of the Order of the Engineer.
Evidence-Based Hope
In a pair of ceremonies leading up to BU Commencement, the College of Engineering celebrated the Class of 2026.
Growing Liver Tissue on Demand Directly in the Body
BME’s Chris Chen leads a team at the Wyss Institute to combine tissue engineering with synthetic biology, laying the foundation for “smart” solid organ therapies.
Look Out Below!…
Researchers demonstrated the remarkable shock absorbency of the pomelo fruit, by dropping it from a BU rooftop. What they learn might lead to better protective coverings for ship’s hulls, sensitive equipment packaging, and even your cell phone case.
Hartwell Award Honors Miguel Jimenez for Advancing Next-Generation Microbial Medicine
Boston University researcher Miguel Jimenez is developing “microbial devices” that use living microorganisms to detect disease and deliver targeted therapies for conditions like pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. His award-winning research could help create more personalized, non-invasive healthcare technologies for the future.
Smarter Cellular Warriors Take On the Toughest Tumors
“A whole new paradigm in therapy design,” the novel immunotherapy has been successful in clinical trials at Senti Biosciences.
This Is Your Brain on Microwaves
Professor Chen Yang leads $3M investigation into the non-thermal mechanisms of bioeffects of microwaves on neurons.
Found in Translation: Darren Roblyer’s Path From Hands-On Research to Research In-Hand
In order to measure blood pressure noninvasively, it may be prudent to measure how blood flows through the body using light rather than using the standard cuff-based technique. To detect fibrosis in the skin, one may find more luck using advanced optical imaging than relying on the currently used “pinch” scale. And to elevate the field of biophotonics, one may not simply focus on advancing the technologies itself, but the people, outlets, and resources within the research ecosystem. This is the path Dr. Darren Roblyer (BME, ECE) has been carving throughout his career, chasing both common and unsought biomedical engineering opportunities to improve clinical procedures and enhance the field for new and incoming voices.