What Causes Autism?
BU researcher Helen Tager-Flusberg founded the Coalition of Autism Scientists to advocate for robust research on the disorder—and counter myths and misinformation
Category: Features
Combining cutting-edge techniques to study how brain cells function together
Professor White—who will soon be concluding his 10-year tenure as Chair of Biomedical Engineering at Boston University (BU)—talked about two of his projects which explore stimulation strategies for the modulation of memories. He then discussed his path to becoming a neuroscientist as well as his new hobby mixing craft cocktails.
Trouble Hearing in Noisy Places and Crowded Spaces? Researchers Say New BU-Developed Algorithm Could Help Hearing Aid Users
Brain-inspired algorithm could improve word recognition accuracy in noisy situations by up to 40 percentage points, potentially helping with the so-called “cocktail party problem”
Tim O’Shea’s Lab is Finding Avenues to Repair Neurotrauma
by Danny Giancioppo Although Assistant Professor Tim O’Shea (BME, MSE) was always interested in STEM, it wasn’t until his junior year of high school that his interest evolved into a personal mission. Growing up in Brisbane, Australia, there was a surplus of mining and mechanical engineering opportunities in the state, lending itself to a vibrant […]
Aphasia Robs Millions of Communication. Boston University Is Helping Them Regain Their Voice
Treatments, informed by research, make BU and Sargent College a leader in combating the neurological disorder
Michael Hasselmo Featured in Psychology Today Article
In the article “Psilocybin, Teens, and ADHD: A Prescription for Psychosis,” Professor Hasselmo’s expertise is brought in concerning the effects of psychedelics.
What Is Convergent Research and Why Is BU Embracing It?
Among those attracted to BU by this emphasis on convergence was David Boas. He’s a pioneer in neurophotonics, which combines engineering, optics, imaging, and neuroscience to study the brain. An ENG professor of biomedical engineering, Boas builds systems that use light to watch the brain in action and map neural activity. In collaborations with researchers at BU […]
“Could Severance Ever Happen in Real Life?” Featuring Steve Ramirez
Steve Ramirez’s answers the question of whether the wildly popular AppleTV+ show’s “severance” procedure is actually possible.
Could Twisting Beams of Light Make the Internet Faster—and Greener?
BU engineer Siddharth Ramachandran is developing a technology that could cut the power needed to transmit data—and maybe one day improve brain imaging
Darren Roblyer and Team Featured on MedicalXpress
It might not be as simple as shining a phone flashlight on your finger, but the principles of diffusive glow apply to many of Roblyer’s medical device inventions for tracking health.