Kilachand Center Profile on Steve Ramirez – Decoding the Mechanisms of Memory
The Ramirez Group, led by Professor Steve Ramirez, investigates how we process and retrieve memories as well as how those memories might be artificially modulated to treat mental health disorders.
Brian Walsh Featured in Bostonia Article
“Even though it sounds like kind of a wacky idea at first, it is actually pretty reasonable to store digital data in space.”
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.
Selim Ünlü & iRiS Kinetics Featured in MedicalXpress Article on Optical Biosensors
The Business Innovation Center’s own tenants are featured in this article discussing the rapid detection of monkeypox following their collaborative new research.
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
Catherine Klapperich Featured on PBS WHYY Podcast
Prior to the election, the WHYY team looks at how politics is affecting everything from health care to scientific progress.
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
Women’s Health Is Chronically Understudied, but These Engineers Are Charging Forward
Catherine M. Klapperich and Joyce Y. Wong are pioneering research into reproductive health issues, from uterine fibroids to preeclampsia to hormone monitoring
Xin Zhang Featured in American Scientist Article
The article, “Custom-Tuned Materials,” features Professor Zhang’s work on MEMS, noise control, and the use of AI in research.
Xin Zhang’s New Textile for Smarter, Sturdier Fitness Tracking Tech
Xin Zhang’s metamaterial overcomes sweat, salt water, and security challenges.