WHO Joins Forces with BU Center on Forced Displacement to Help Vulnerable Populations at Risk of Antimicrobial Resistance
Collaboration will study link between environmental pollution and drug-resistant infections among refugees and asylum seekers.
BU Task Force on Convergence Outlines New Strategy to Boost the Impact of the University’s Research
Report is the result of a yearlong effort and interviews with 200 faculty; BU leaders will review and determine specific policies moving forward.
Bringing Cleaner Air to Boston Homes—One Stove at a Time
Boston University researchers have been partnering with the city to replace gas stoves with electric induction alternatives and measure the effect on air quality.
Exercise, Eat Well, Don’t Smoke: 10 Ways the Framingham Heart Study Has Revolutionized Healthcare
Findings from heart health study led by Boston University for more than 50 years have helped save lives around the world.
CTE Can Cause Dementia, According to New Boston University Study
BU CTE Center researchers found advanced stage of the progressive brain disease increases odds of dementia fourfold.
Brink Bites: BU Expert to Help Lead UN Climate Report, Undergraduates Study Secrets of the Universe
The Brink’s latest collection of news nuggets, short stories, and other thought-provoking snippets from the world of Boston University research—including a BU expert being tapped to help lead a major United Nations climate report.
More Than 46 Million in the US Live Within a Mile of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
New Boston University study suggests urban residents are disproportionately exposed to potentially harmful energy supply chain infrastructure.
Best of The Brink 2025: 10 Inspiring Inventions and Impactful Ideas from Boston University Researchers
From soft robots that could make cancer surgery safer to an algorithm that boosts hearing aid performance, how BU research made a difference this year.
How BU Research Is Helping Infants with Down Syndrome Take Steps Toward Independence
Jana Iverson is using a mobility aid to support children’s early development.
The Loss of a Rural Hospital Is Devastating for a Local Community
As rural-area hospitals continue to shutter their doors at a concerning rate across America, SPH professors discuss what is driving these closures and how public health can help affected communities receive the care they deserve.