You Are Why, Women’s Health, Autism

ON THE CHARLES RIVER

President Melissa Gilliam
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BU Launches “You Are Why” Campaign, Highlighting Impact of Research and Discovery

President Melissa Gilliam says the effort is designed to engage supporters, elected officials, and new partners to align behind research that solves problems of our time.

Check out: You Are Why


RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT

Young nurse with woman cancer patient in oncology unit.
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BU to Help Early Career Scientists Pursue Women’s Health Research

With support from the National Institutes of Health’s Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health program, senior BU faculty will mentor young investigators to advance research into addiction science, maternal and child health, and sex influences on health outcomes.

See how we are empowering future leaders


FACULTY EXPERT

Tylenol bottle and box in background
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BU Autism Expert Says Research Hasn’t Confirmed Tylenol Link

Professor Helen Tager-Flusberg discusses the Trump Administration’s press conference urging pregnant women to avoid the pain medicine acetaminophen for themselves and their children.

Find out what the science says


THOUGHT LEADERS

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