Hartwell Foundation award supports development of novel vaccine for bacterial infections
Michelle Teplensky, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, received an Individual Biomedical Research Award from the Hartwell Foundation to develop a vaccine targeting illnesses caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.
Wally Fulweiler, professor of biology and earth & environment, named to third cohort of Simons Foundation Pivot Fellows
The fellowship will support Dr. Fulweiler in creating a research program in data science focused on coastal systems, which will lead to the creation of a data-driven taxonomy for coastal environments.
School of Theology receives $1.25 million from the Lilly Endowment for program to support spiritual growth in immigrant youth
Led by Cristian De La Rosa, Associate Dean for Students and Community Life, the Nurturing Immigrant Children’s Faith Experiences En Familia Program will encourage children and teens to engage in their worship and prayer contexts.
Erica Pratt, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, named BU’s first Rita Allen Scholar
Dr. Pratt proposed a novel method for the more effective and less invasive detection of tumor activity. She was one of seven innovative researchers in cancer, immunology, and neuroscience selected for the prestigious award.
Meet the Funder: Russell Sage Foundation (10/23/24)
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Meet the Funder: American Parkinson Disease Association (10/21/24)
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Meet the Funder: Wenner-Gren Foundation (10/10/24)
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Meet the Funder: McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience (10/2/24)
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Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute co-hosts Annual Neuroscience of the Everyday World Conference at BU
The two-day event, led by the Center for Brain Recovery, the Neurophotonics Center, and the Rafiki B Hariri Center for Computing, brought together over 450 attendees from 25 countries.
Diana Anderson, assistant professor of neurology, receives Greenwall Foundation funding for bioethics research
Dr. Anderson, whose research has previously demonstrated the medical impact of the built space of healthcare environments, will seek to improve the physical design of long-term care facilities.