August 2024 Selected Grants
Below is a brief snapshot of some of the research grants awarded to Boston University faculty in August 2024. View grant highlights from previous months or view detailed information on research funding on the Sponsored Research Reporting page.
Risk and Resilience, Clinical Presentation, and Biomarker Profiles of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Related Dementias: The Diagnose CTE Research Project II
Total Anticipated
$15,333,120
Principal Investigator
Michael Alosco, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Sponsor
National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke
The Role of BCAM-Positive Cells in Central Cornea, Limbus and Conjunctiva
Total Anticipated
$3,632,828
Principal Investigator
Yuzuru Sasamoto, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Sponsor
National Eye Institute
Solving the Grand Self-Amplifying RNA Challenge
Total Anticipated
$3,000,000
Principal Investigator
Mark W. Grinstaff, College of Arts & Sciences
Sponsor
National National Science Foundation
An Integrative Investigation of Dispersal Plasticity Using a Coral Reef Fish
Total Anticipated
$1,599,823
Principal Investigator
Peter Buston, College of Arts & Sciences
Sponsor
National Science Foundation
The Role of Diel Thermal Variability on Coral Performance
Total Anticipated
$1,083,165
Principal Investigator
Sarah Davies, College of Arts & Sciences
Sponsor
National Science Foundation
Preventing Freezing of Gait in Parkinson Disease Using Soft Robotic Apparel
Total Anticipated
$901,247.03
Principal Investigator
Theresa Ellis, Sargent College
Sponsor
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
Novel Biosensors for Monitoring Fertility at the Point of Care
Total Anticipated
$805,660
Principal Investigator
Catherine M. Klapperich, College of Engineering
Sponsor
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
Effortless Data Locality Through Near-Memory On-The-Fly Data Transformation
Total Anticipated
$727,999
Principal Investigator
Renato Mancuso, College of Arts & Sciences
Sponsor
National Science Foundation
Comparative Assessment of Energetic Electron Precipitation Driven by Whistler-Mode Waves at Earth and Jupiter
Total Anticipated
$662,579
Principal Investigator
Wen Li, College of Arts & Sciences
Sponsor
National Science Foundation
A Policy and Practice Blueprint for Local Power Network Solar Self-Generation and Storage by Homes and Communities
Total Anticipated
$53,000
Principal Investigator
Pratistha Joshi Rajkarnikar, Global Development Policy Center
Sponsor
National Science Foundation
Please note, anticipated amount is for the entire project period. For more information on a specific award, please contact rosamail@bu.edu.