The Journey to Impact: An Inventor Walks into a Bar…
Here’s one for you:
An inventor, a patent holder and a company founder walk into a bar…and the bartender says, “Who’s paying?”
Memo: State of BU Research + 8 Safety Violations to Avoid
TO: Boston University Researchers FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research DATE: January 20, 2021 SUBJECT: State of BU Research + 8 Safety Violations to Avoid Welcome to the spring 2021 semester. I’m writing with an update on the state of research at BU, including our community’s collective effort to keep faculty, […]
UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science Pilot Project Program
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 12, 2021. The UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science (UMCCTS) and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) are pleased to announce the next funding round for the Pilot Project Program (PPP).
Temporary Capacity Limits for Offices & Administrative Spaces
Beginning on December 26, 2020, Massachusetts implemented temporary capacity limits to stop the spread of COVID-19 as cases and hospitalizations rise. Most industries are subject to a 25% capacity limit. The state’s 25% capacity limit does not apply to experimental/”wet” research labs. It does apply to administrative spaces associated with research, including offices and most […]
Now Inviting Labs & Clinics to Place PPE Orders for the Spring
During the spring semester, Sourcing & Procurement (S&P) will continue assisting labs and clinics with the acquisition and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) as part of BU’s research recovery effort. With the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, the supply chain remains extremely constrained, and centralized purchasing maximizes BU’s ability to obtain authentic, high-quality products […]
Memo: Health & Safety Requirements for Research Groups
TO: Boston University Principal Investigators FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research DATE: October 15, 2020 SUBJECT: Action Required: Health & Safety Requirements for Research Groups I’m writing today with important reminders about the COVID-19 protocols required of all Boston University labs, groups, and centers approved for on-campus research. Read on for […]
Guidance and Recommended Practices for Working with Inactivated SARS-COV-2 Materials
BACKGROUND & PURPOSE Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV-2) is a newly identified viral pathogen that causes the disease COVID-19 (novel Coronavirus Disease-2019). SARS CoV‐2 is a positive strand, or sense strand, single-stranded RNA virus. SARS‐CoV-2 is highly infectious and has affected millions of people worldwide resulting in a pandemic. Boston University has […]
Business Proposal Writing for Ignition Awards
In this tutorial, offered to researchers writing a proposal for an Ignition Award, Abi Barrow, PhD of Cambridge Innovation Partners provides tools and guidance for writing the Ignition Award proposal. The tutorial focuses on BU’s Ignition Award, which supports research projects whose PI has the intention to pursue the commercial potential for the idea. Participants can […]
Update from the Medical Advisory Group, August 20, 2020
Facial Coverings Facial coverings and masks are an effective tool to prevent the potential spread of illnesses like COVID-19. In order to be effective, facial coverings and masks should have a snug fit and ideally consist of two or three layers of material (e.g. two-ply or three-ply). While fitted N-95 masks provide the best level of protection, these are […]
FAQ: What do I do if someone in my lab tests positive for COVID-19?
Lab Personnel What should I do if I test positive, am exhibiting symptoms, or come in close contact with someone who’s tested positive? Stay home. If you are already at your workplace, go home immediately. If you reported your symptoms through Healthway, a Healthway medical professional will contact you shortly. Otherwise, call the Healthway Line […]