New “Frontiers” Article from Xue Han
Professor Xue Han served as the corresponding author in Frontier’s recent article: “The autism spectrum disorder risk gene NEXMIF over-synchronizes hippocampal CA1 network and alters neuronal coding.” The viewable publication is set to be finalized soon. ABSTRACT Mutations in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) risk genes disrupt neural network dynamics that ultimately lead to abnormal behavior. […]
How ultrafast lasers developed in Michelle Sander’s lab are speeding up biological research | Faculty Spotlight
Michelle Sander and her lab group at Boston University are seeking out new ways to build ultrafast lasers – lasers that emit such short-lasting pulses of light that their duration is difficult to fathom.
New “Nature” Article from Xiaojun Cheng and David Boas
Professors Xiaojun Cheng and David Boas were recently published for their article on “Measuring human cerebral blood flow and brain function with fiber-based speckle contrast optical spectroscopy system”
Lou Awad Wins BU Ignition Award
Hariri Institute Faculty Affiliates Lou Awad, Vijaya Kolachalama, and Hank Fien won BU Technology Development’s 2023 Ignition Awards. These awards, given by BU Technology Development, are designed to accelerate the advancement of promising new science and technology.
Kilachand Fund Awards Go to Crystal Rib Cage and Brain Connection Projects
Professors Hadi T. Nia and Mike Economo were among the two research teams to have won the 2023 interdisciplinary research fund grants, and aim to improve study of lung disease and brain development.
Ji-Xin Cheng and Xiaojun Cheng to Present at BioPhotonics Conference 2023
Professors Ji-Xin Cheng and Xiaojun Cheng will be featured speakers later this month at the BioPhotonics Conference. Learn more below. Join Photonics Media online Oct. 24-26 for the BioPhotonics Conference, a virtual event highlighting innovation in the life sciences and biomedical optics. The conference will feature three keynotes and 38 presentations across three days promoting microscopy, spectroscopy, and imaging. Read more here: […]
Regina Sloutsky awarded NPC Collaborative Project Award for exoWALK
Thanks to funding from the NPC Collaborative Project Award, Regina Sloutsky, research physical therapist and second year Rehabilitation Sciences PhD student, will continue work with NPC Faculty on the project “exoWALK: EXOsuit-assisted Walking Automaticity and Locomotion Kinetics.” exoWALK is a lightweight wearable robotic exosuit designed to assist stroke patients in walking. After having a stroke, […]
Hadi T. Nia Interviewed in Medical X press
Professor Nia was interviewed regarding his latest advancement in crystalized ribcage technology.
David Boas and Team Awarded NIH BRAIN CONNECT Funding
As one of 11 grants, with a total support cost of $150 million, Professor Boas et al. will utilize their portion of the funding for their research on “Mapping Connectivity of the Human Brainstem in a Nuclear Coordinate System” Read more here: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/news-events/highlights-announcements/nih-brain-initiative-launches-projects-develop-innovative-technologies-map-brain-incredible-detail Project Abstract: The ~1 billion neurons that form the human brainstem are […]
Steve Ramirez Included in 100 LatinX Leaders for Hispanic Heritage Month
Professor Ramirez has been named as one of several LatinX leaders in Massachusetts as a part of AmplifyLatinX’s inaugural ALX 100 award reception.