Mapping the Internal
New Cheng study peers into chemical activity within living cells.
Evidence-Based Hope
In a pair of ceremonies leading up to BU Commencement, the College of Engineering celebrated the Class of 2026.
This Is Your Brain on Microwaves
Professor Chen Yang leads $3M investigation into the non-thermal mechanisms of bioeffects of microwaves on neurons.
A Retinal Prosthesis Might Restore Sight for Millions with Age-Related Macular Degeneration
The technology offers hope to people with an incurable disease that’s one of the leading causes of blindness.
Cheng Named NAI Fellow
With more than 30 patents to his name, precision medicine pioneer Ji-Xin Cheng has been named to this year’s class of fellows of the National Academy of Inventors.
The Uses of Invention
Professor Ji-Xin Cheng Elected NAI Fellow.
With New Technology and Innovative Treatments, BU Cancer Research Is Saving Lives
The inventions of ENG and other BU researchers are being used to help prevent and treat cancer right now.
Seven ENG Faculty Honored for Real-World Impact Research
The annual Ignition Awards honor innovative BU projects that are ready to make the move toward commercialization, from the research phase to consumer use. Given by BU Technology Development within the University’s Office of Research, the awards come with financial backing, as well as a dedicated advisory committee to provide expertise, mentoring, and oversight to […]
Going Deeper
Professor Ji-Xin Cheng has been awarded a prestigious $2.8M 5-year NIH MIRA grant renewal to continue his pioneering microscopy research.
Engineered Microwaves Might Fight Epilepsy, Pain, and Parkinson’s
The team’s novel system stops seizures by temporarily suppressing neurons that are firing excessively.