Problems We’re Solving Now
In any given day, BU faculty and researchers are engaged in research to solve thousands of problems. Here are just a few.
Bionic Pancreas for Type-1 Diabetes
BU biomedical engineer Ed Damiano commercializes portable, wearable device to control blood sugar levels. Learn more
A Sound Barrier that Preserves Air Passage
BU engineers develop an “acoustic metamaterial” that can cancel 94 percent of sound. Learn more
Unraveling Alzheimer’s Disease
Dozens of BU researchers are doing research with the goal of early diagnosis, disease prevention or delay, treatments, and an eventual cure. Learn more
Harnessing Big Data Without Sacrificing Privacy
BU efforts to apply “secure multiparty computation” are allowing for collaborative analysis of data for the public good without revealing private information. Watch video
Links Between Football, CTE, and Dementia
Researchers from BU’s Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Center have discovered a link between dementia, white matter, and CTE in former American football players. Learn more
Curing Lung Cancer
BU is partnering with Johnson & Johnson to prevent, intercept, and cure lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Learn more