A giant leap in detecting brain activity, thanks to glowing voltage sensors and a “disco ball”
BU Photonics researchers developed a new method and microscope allowing them to see electrical activity between brain cells in exquisite detail By Kat J. McAlpine A new microscopy approach — capable of imaging the voltage of brain cells as they process information — uses genetically-engineered proteins and an ultrafast microscope (with an onboard, light reflecting […]
How Keith Brown’s lab is hastening materials research using machine learning and autonomous research robots
His team has built a “self-driving lab” to handle the grunt work of experiments, freeing them up to think more creatively about solving today’s biggest challenges By Kat J. McAlpine Keith Brown started out his scientific career by studying physics before pivoting to spend time doing materials research. The experience jumping between those two areas […]
Associate Professor Chen Yang on Cover of Photonics West Meeting Brochure
Associate Professor Chen Yang was on the cover of the Photonics West meeting brochure for her hot topic presentation. The presentation covered linking light and sound for safer noninvasive brain investigations.
How do decisions made in the brain influence behavior?
Jerry Chen’s lab is engineering new tools to visualize the brain’s processes By Tess Joosse At the crux of Jerry Chen’s research are some of the most elemental questions about the cognitive experience. “How do we perceive the world? How do we use that information to make decisions? We’re interested in understanding the basic functions […]
Professor Joshua Semeter Joins NASA Team to Study UFOs
Professor Joshua Semeter has joined a NASA team to study unidentified flying objects and their origin. Read more
Professor David Boas Named Arthur G.B. Metcalf Chair
Professor David Boas was recently named the Arthur G. B. Metcalf Chair. This professorship was established in 1995 and endowed by the Board of Trustees in honor of the former industrialist, BU professor of engineering, and board chair, and recognizes a scholar of international reputation in mathematics, science, or engineering. The last holder of the […]
CELL-MET ERC Professor Kimani Toussaint and Team Developing Blood Oxygen Detector Without Racial Bias
CELL-MET ERC Professor Kimani Toussaint and his team are developing a blood oxygen detector without racial bias. Read more
Xue Han and Ajay Joshi Promoted to Full Professor
Xue Han and Ajay Joshi were promoted to full Professor at Boston University. Congratulations to Professors Han and Joshi! Read more
Professor Selim Unlu is BU’s Innovator of the Year
Professor Selim Unlu is BU’s Innovator of the Year. Read more
Photonics Professors Win Kilachand Funding from Boston University
Several Photonics Center Professors have received Kilachand funding from Boston University. Read more