Researchers identify new dopamine signal that may help the brain steer us in the right direction | EurekAlert
New findings reveal how the brain uses visual cues to guide movement, offering insight into navigation, learning, and dopamine related disorders.
NPC Podcast #10 | “When Conference Calls!”
🎙 All About Conferences! In this episode, we talk about our experiences with conferences, what they are, how to get there, and why it might be a good idea to attend one!
Decoding the Dynamic Functional Connectivity in the Brain
Did you know that brain activity evolves over time? Sometimes it can synchronize sections of the brain, other times it can disconnect––and during periods of disease, the patterns can be altogether altered. This evolution is known as dynamic functional connectivity (dFC), and can be measured using Blood Oxygenation Level Dependent (BOLD) fMRI studies. Because dFC […]
Going Deeper | Cheng Continues Pioneering Microscopy Advancements with a Prestigious NIH MIRA Award
Professor Ji-Xin Cheng, a pioneer in medical optics and engineering several times over, has been awarded a $2.8M 5-year NIH MIRA grant renewal to continue his push to realize the full potential of vibrational photothermal (VIP) microscopy.
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BU Researchers Investigate How GLP-1 Drugs Affect the Brain
Boston University Biomedical Engineer Ji-Xin Cheng Named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
Precision medicine pioneer holds more than 30 patents and is the cofounder of multiple companies
Megan Bell of the Stangl Lab Featured in ENG Student Spotlight
Megan Bell always had a clear interest in biomedical engineering, but not necessarily the specific direction she would pursue.
Building Connections: Travis Rotterman Uses the Spinal Cord as a Bridge into the Human World
Assistant Professor Travis Rotterman studies CNS function and malfunction in rodents to understand human systems. By Danny Giancioppo, Photo by Jackie Ricciardi, Figures provided by the Rotterman Group Growing up working on a farm, the lab might seem a lifetime away. The world may instead be centered around strenuous physical effort, community, and––of course––small-town sports. […]
Brian DePasquale and Mike Economo Named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows
Prestigious award recognizes the most promising early-career researchers in their fields
Dr. Swathi Kiran Awarded 2025 Highly Ranked Scholar
Dr. Swathi Kiran, Founding Director of the Center for Brain Recovery, was awarded 2025 Highly Ranked Scholar status by ScholarGPS for her career accomplishments in the field of Aphasia, ranking within the top 0.05% of aphasia scholars based on publication impact, quantity, and quality. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Dr. Kiran has been […]