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.
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Helen Tager–Flusberg Interviewed for “U.S. News” Article on Climbing Autism Rates
Helen Tager-Flusberg, director of the Center for Autism Research Excellence at Boston University, spoke with U.S. News via email about the likely reasons behind the rise, why claims of a link between vaccines and autism persist, and how the Trump administration could impact autism research.
Ji-Xin Cheng Featured in Laser Focus World
Professor Cheng’s research team was recently featured on “Photonics Hot List” for their work on using microwaves to treat brain disease.
Using Light to Monitor Blood Pressure and Track Cancer Treatment Progress
Understanding how light interacts with living cells and tissues is the foundation of BU engineer Darren Roblyer’s medical device inventions, which can open up a whole new way of monitoring health
Engineered Microwaves Might Fight Epilepsy, Pain, and Parkinson’s
Team led by Professors Ji-Xin Cheng and Chen Yang succeeds in suppressing seizure-causing neurons
Irving Bigio’s DermaSensor Tech Featured in TIME’s List of the Best Inventions of 2024
DermaSensor’s titular device is the first of its kind cleared by the FDA for use by non-specialist physicians.
Martin Thunemann and Ella Zeldich Receive $2.3M for Organoid Project
Assistant Professors Martin Thunemann (BME) and Ella Zeldich (Anatomy & Neurobiology) were recently awarded with a $2.3 million R01 grant from NIH (National Institute of Aging) for the next three years, with the option of a non-competitive extension to five years. The project is entitled “Understanding neuronal dysfunction in Down Syndrome using assembloids and xenotransplanted […]
Darren Roblyer’s Team introduces a noninvasive method to monitor postprandial cardiovascular health
Check out this MedicalXpress article featuring Darren Roblyer and team!
Memory Serves Them Well
Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez has built a diverse, vibrant community of young scientists in his memory lab
Computational and systems neuroscience needs development – Ben Scott “the Transmitter” Article
Embracing recent advances in developmental biology can drive a new wave of innovation.