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  • Graphic depicting a 3D molecular view of an antibody, shown in cyan and green, binding to its target antigen, shown in magenta.

    Teaching AI the Biology of Antibodies Speeds Drug Discovery

    August 13, 2026
    Boston University Research Shows Biology-Informed AI Can Outperform Larger Models By Maureen L. Stanton Designing an effective antibody drug is like searching for the right key in a warehouse of locks. Scientists may begin with million— or even billions—of antibody candidates, but only a tiny fraction will recognize and bind tightly to the disease target. […]

  • BU Partners on DOE Genesis Mission award to Advance AI-driven Plasma Physics Research

    August 3, 2026
    Chuanfei Dong and Brian Kulis to develop AI tools that accelerate plasma physics research By Maureen L. Stanton Boston University is a collaborating institution on a new U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Genesis Mission award led by Princeton University and announced by the DOE this July. The Genesis Mission supports the development and demonstration of […]
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    NSF Awards Boston University Nearly $20 Million to Advance National Cloud Lab Network

    July 23, 2026
    Adapted from a story by Andrew Thurston for The Brink Boston University has been awarded nearly $20 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to help establish the National Cloud Lab Network, a nationwide system of AI-enabled, programmable laboratories that will transform how science and engineering research is conducted. Through the NSF Test Bed: […]

  • Boston University-led Opinion Piece Highlights the Need for Public Health Leadership to Build Trustworthy AI in Health

    July 16, 2026
    To Realize AI’s Promise for Health, Public Health Must Help Shape Its Future By Brendan Galvin From disease surveillance to clinical care, artificial intelligence is transforming health. As AI becomes more deeply embedded in decisions affecting population health, a new editorial argues that realizing AI’s full potential requires public health leadership alongside technical innovation. Dr. […]
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    BU Researchers Use “Digital Twins” to Predict Language Recovery After Stroke

    June 29, 2026
    By Brendan Galvin For people recovering from a stroke, relearning how to communicate can be one of the biggest rehabilitation challenges.  For bilingual patients, the challenge is even greater. Which language should their speech therapy focus on? A recent study published in npj Digital Medicine explores how artificial intelligence-powered "digital twins" can help answer that […]

  • Breaking Barriers: DataHub Launches to Advance AI-Driven and Convergent Health Research

    June 2, 2026
    By Maureen L. Stanton While the health sector is generating unprecedented volumes of digital data,  fragmented systems, regulatory complexity, and technical barriers often make it difficult for researchers to efficiently discover, access, and connect data across disciplines. To help researchers navigate those obstacles, Boston University's Center for Health Data Science (CHDS) today launched DataHub, a […]

  • Study Finds Widespread Signs of Wash Trading in NFT Markets

    May 12, 2026
    Using machine-learning models and blockchain data, BU researcher Gerry Tsoukalas and collaborators identified suspicious patterns across major exchanges. By Brendan Galvin Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, became a symbol of the digital asset boom, with buyers spending huge sums on blockchain-based art, collectibles, and virtual items. Yet new research suggests that much of that activity may […]

  • 10 Fellows and 4 Focused Research Programs Awarded

    May 8, 2026
    The Hariri Institute for Computing is pleased to announce its FY26 Fellowship awards and FY27 Focused Research Program (FRP) awards, recognizing researchers advancing innovative work in computing, AI, and computational science and engineering across Boston University. The Institute awarded five Junior Faculty Fellowships (JFFs) and five Graduate Student Fellowships (GSFs), representing early-career faculty and exemplary […]

  • MedAI Hackathon: Tackling Real Biomedical Problems With Artificial Intelligence

    May 5, 2026
    By Maria Yaitanes Today’s most pressing challenges require an integrated approach across disciplines —  a concept Hariri Institute FY26 Focused Research Program (FRP) award recipients Vijaya B. Kolachalama and Jennifer Beane-Ebel embraced in their recent event, the MedAI Hackathon. Held on April 10 and 11 at the Duan Family Center for Computing and Data Sciences, […]

  • How to Stand Out: Data Science Careers in the Time of AI 

    May 1, 2026
    By Maria Yaitanes In an era where automation and "vibe coding" are reshaping how we build software, the Data Science Mentoring Circles program (DSMC) is reinforcing the vital role of the human element in data science. By focusing on the "human" side of the field—from building high-visibility side projects to leveraging mentorship—the program ensures BU […]