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BU researchers are developing computational tools to uncover insights in spatial data, supported by a $3.4M NIH grant. By Maureen L. Stanton Scientists can now pinpoint individual RNA molecules inside tissue, creating extraordinarily detailed maps of where genes are active and how that activity relates to neighboring cells. Emerging technologies known as spatial subcellular transcriptomics […]
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. […]
A new app developed by BU researchers and collaborators helps burn survivors navigate life after injury. By Mia Knezevic and Maureen L. Stanton A generation ago, surviving a devastating burn injury was far from certain. Advances in emergency medicine, critical care, and reconstructive surgery have transformed that reality, allowing people with even the most severe […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Maureen L. Stanton Boston University Chemistry doctoral students Anand Sahu (GRS '28) and Pridhi Balhara (GRS '29) were part of the research team awarded the 2026 Merck In Silico Innovation Cup for AI Agents, an international competition exploring the use of AI agents to address scientific research and development challenges. Sahu, a PhD Candidate in […]
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 […]
The Hariri Institute for Computing at Boston University has named Boston University alumni Mona Jalal as the new lead of its Data Science Mentoring Circles Program (DSMC), effective September 2026. Jalal was selected for her passion for mentoring and experience in bridging cutting-edge AI research and real-world engineering. As a Computer Vision Research Engineer III […]
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