Cyclospora, Grants Rules, Antibiotics
FACULTY EXPERT
As Cyclospora Cases Rise, a BU Expert Explains the Parasite Outbreak
Boston University infectious diseases expert David Hamer on how cases started, how it spreads, and how to protect yourself.
BU IN DC
BU Leaders Ask Federal Government to Reconsider Changes to Research Grants’ Approval Process Rules
University’s letter says changes “would limit scientific discovery by injecting uncertainty.”
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT
Boston University-Led Biopharmaceutical Accelerator Boosts New Drugs’ Chances of Success, Study Finds
With support from BARDA, CARB-X-backed novel therapeutics to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are nearly five times more likely to reach clinical development.
THOUGHT LEADERS
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