The neuroscientist working on ‘zapping’ away unwanted memories
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” might not be fiction for much longer, if memory researcher Steve Ramirez gets his way.
Disentangling Behavior: Cognition and Movement
A groundbreaking study explores the interplay of neural dynamics
Florencia Fernandez Chiappe Named a Leading Edge Fellow
Fernandez Chiappe, a Post-Doc in Meg Younger’s lab, was named a Leading Edge fellow for her research on the neural basis of mosquito host-seeking.
Boston University ENG Professor Brian DePasquale receives 2025 Scialog NCE award for neurobiology and changing ecosystems research
Brian DePasquale, assistant professor of biomedical engineering and Hariri Institute faculty fellow at Boston University, is among the distinguished researchers selected for the inaugural Scialog: Neurobiology and Changing Ecosystems (NCE) award. This Scialog initiative is a a three-year initiative that aims to spark new science exploring neurobiological response to rapid and extensive human-caused environmental changes. This […]
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.
Professor Lei Tian Receives Scholar-Teacher of the Year Award
The dual mission of a world-class research university is both to educate, and to develop and apply new forms of knowledge for the good of society; pursuits which are intrinsically linked. As a member of the Boston University faculty, this means “integrating cutting-edge research with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring,” according to Professor […]
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”
Ariane Garrett Paves the Way for More Accurate Blood Pressure Monitoring
Ariane Garrett is no stranger to innovation. As a Biomedical Engineering PhD student in Professor Darren Robyler’s lab, she’s changing the game for medical professionals with her work on a new device that measures blood pressure with more frequency and precision than currently available technology.
Neuroscience Beyond the Lab
Incoming Neurophotonics Center assistant professor Matthias Stangl is looking into the “how” and “why” of neural mechanisms. By Danny Giancioppo: Neuroscientist Matthias Stangl will be joining the Boston University Department of Biomedical Engineering, the Neurophotonics Center (NPC), the Center for Systems Neuroscience, and the Cognitive Neuroimaging Center this January after an already impressive career at […]