How a Neuroscientist Rewired His Brain to Recover from Addiction
Alcohol rewired my brain from within — so I retrained it to crave connection
Recent ENG PhD Helps Develop Highly Sensitive Imaging Technique to Detect Myelin Damage
In a new study from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU’s College of Engineering, researchers used a special microscope called birefringence microscopy (BRM) paired with an automated deep learning algorithm to reliably count and map myelin damage across whole sections of the brain—something not feasible with other techniques. The ability to […]
Time names Zhang’s Wireless MRI Coils an Invention of the Year
This is the second year in a row technology developed by ENG faculty has made the TIME Best Inventions list: In 2024, Irving Bigio’s rapid skin cancer detection device was honored.
Irving Bigio Featured in “You Are Why” Campaign for Skin Cancer Detection
By collaborating across disciplines, we’ve pioneered cutting-edge technology, biomedical marvels, and new ways of thinking in data science, the humanities, health, and more. When we work together our impact is greater—on behalf of those living with Parkinson’s, skin cancer, Alzheimer’s, and other diseases.
Two BU-Created Inventions Are Named “World Changing Ideas”
Fast Company list recognizes projects “driving meaningful change”
Lei Tian Wins Provost’s Scholar-Teacher Award
Two BU Faculty Will Be Honored for Outstanding Teaching Monday
Lei Tian Featured in SPIE Article on Retinal Advancements
New eye camera captures digitally refocusable retinal images without mechanical focusing required, simplifying fundus cameras and eye exams
NPC Podcast Episode #6 | Stefan Mihalas
Our Noisy Brain with Dr. Stefan Mihalas
The Photonics Center 2025 Annual Report is Out Now!
With an updates design, please take a look at the latest advancements across the Photonics Center’s community, programs, and more!
This Smarter Sound Shield Blocks More Noise—Without Blocking Air
Building on their 2019 breakthrough, researchers unveil a new ultra-open metamaterial that silences a broader range of noise while preserving ventilation. A new breakthrough from the Zhang Lab at Boston University is making waves in the world of sound control. Led by Professor Xin Zhang (ME, ECE, BME, MSE), the team has published a new […]