AI-powered Breakthrough in Plasma Science Delivers New Computational Efficiencies
Unlocks Potential for Space and Fusion Research By Maureen Stanton Plasma physics plays a critical role in a wide array of scientific and technological fields, from understanding the Sun and other stars to predicting space weather, advancing fusion energy, and exploring cosmic phenomena like black holes and neutron stars. However, accurately simulating plasma behavior is […]
Boston University Announces Task Force on Convergent Research and Education
Task force members include Hariri Institute faculty affiliates By Maria Yaitanes Boston University President Melissa Gilliam, MD, announced the launch of the BU Task Force on Convergent Research and Education in a recent memo. Convergent research is a collaborative approach that goes beyond interdisciplinary research to solve specific, complex societal problems that require diverse disciplinary […]
New Research Introduces Privacy-Preserving AI Framework for Detecting Cognitive Impairment from Voice Recordings
By Hariri Institute Staff A collaborative team of researchers, including Hariri Institute faculty affiliates Vijaya Kolachalama, PhD, FAHA, associate professor of medicine, and Rhoda Au, professor of epidemiology, anatomy & neurobiology, has developed a new computational framework that can detect early signs of cognitive impairment from digital voice recordings—while protecting individual privacy. The findings, published in […]
News Article or Big Oil Advertisement?
A BU-led study shows how advertisements, formatted like journalism, are being used by oil giants to influence public opinion. The researchers reveal strategies to help readers recognize ads and reduce their susceptibility to misleading claims. By Alison Gold In the battle against climate disinformation, native advertising is a fierce foe. A study published today in […]
Mitigating Climate Change through Microbiome Engineering
New Research by Michael Silverstein, Bioinformatics PhD Candidate and Hariri Institute Graduate Student Fellow By Margo Stanton The past decade has been the hottest in human history since record-keeping began 140 years ago. Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and increased livestock farming are all major contributors to increasing the greenhouse effect, and thus global warming. To help […]
AI-driven Research Reveals Youth-Targeting Strategies of Tobacco Companies
By Maureen Stanton A new study led by Boston University reveals that regulatory loopholes have allowed tobacco companies to target youth using social media. Findings suggest that enforcement of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) health warnings on social media may reduce youth engagement with tobacco marketing. Amid declining cigarette sales and stricter regulations, tobacco companies […]
BU-led interdisciplinary research team is developing the first anatomy-aware GenAI model for lung abnormalities
By Maureen L. Stanton In 2021, OpenAI launched a GenAI model called DALL-E that captivated the world with its ability to generate an image instantly with a simple text caption. Now GenAI models are poised to transform virtually every industry, particularly healthcare. AI-powered image generators are typically built on foundational models. Using machine learning algorithms, […]
Using Generative AI to Diagnose Dementia
Boston University Researchers develop multimodal machine learning model to diagnose 10 distinct types of dementia By Maureen L. Stanton With over 10 million new cases of dementia diagnosed each year, it’s critical to facilitate accurate diagnosis to ensure patients have access to early, personalized treatment to maximize outcomes. While doctors typically can diagnose individuals with […]
WBUR reports BU researchers have developed an AI method for early prediction of Alzeimer’s disease
Audio and transcription below: (WBUR, Boston – June 26, 2004) — Researchers at Boston University are exploring ways to use artificial intelligence to predict someone’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s. They ran voice recordings from the massive multi-year Framingham Heart Study through an AI model. The technology was able to detect small differences in people’s speech […]
Will Mild Memory Loss Progress to Alzheimer’s Disease?
By Maureen Stanton As we get older, we often dismiss forgetfulness as a normal aspect of aging, and for many it is. However, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition where people have noticeably more memory or thinking problems than what’s expected, is a high-risk factor for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). MCI can be caused by many […]