Memo: Timeline for return to on-campus research and clinical work
TO: Boston University Faculty and Staff FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research DATE: May 15, 2020 SUBJECT: Timeline for return to on-campus research and clinical work Last week I asked faculty to begin planning for the eventual resumption of on-campus research and clinical work. This unprecedented challenge will require a massive, […]
Webinar Recording: Research Recovery Town Hall, 5/12/20
In this webinar for the College of Arts & Sciences, recorded on May 12, 2020, Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research, provides an overview of BU’s research recovery guidance and process. Dr. Waters is joined by Stan Sclaroff, Dean of Arts & Sciences; Michael Sorenson, Senior Associate Dean of the Faculty/Natural Sciences; K. […]
Order PPE & Supplies for Research and Clinical Needs by May 15
TO: Charles River Campus Faculty PIs, Directors of University-wide Centers, and Directors of Clinical Centers FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research DATE: May 8, 2020 SUBJECT: Order PPE & Supplies for Research and Clinical Needs by May 15 This week we began planning for the phased resumption of on-campus research and in-person healthcare […]
Memo: Planning for the Phased Resumption of On-campus Lab Research
TO: Boston University Faculty FROM: Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research DATE: May 6, 2020 SUBJECT: Planning for the Phased Resumption of On-campus Laboratory Research Two months into the COVID-19 pandemic, we are beginning to look ahead to the eventual resumption of Boston University’s on-campus research. This return to research laboratories will […]
Now Available: NSF-approved Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support
Dear Colleagues: We are pleased to announce the availability of both NSF-approved formats for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support sections of National Science Foundation (NSF) proposals that fall under the revised Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 20-1) (see the February 6, 2020 webinar for complete details on all […]
More RNA Extraction Kits Needed for SARS Cov-2 Testing
The BUSM Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine needs more RNA Extraction Kits for SARS Cov-2 testing. Specifically: QIAGEN 74134 RNeasy Plus Mini Kit (50) 74136 RNeasy Plus Mini Kit (250) BUMC drop-off site: Attn Elizabeth […]
Announcement: Call for COVID-19 Research & Ideas
While Boston University has taken measures to ramp down non-essential laboratory research in response to the pandemic, we are also mobilizing new research to expand the work of our faculty, labs, and centers doing work related to COVID-19. We ask that faculty members with relevant research in the works, expertise to contribute, or ideas for addressing the […]
Memo: Animal Science Center Update on COVID-19, 3/23
Dear Researcher, As stated in the March 23 message from the Office of the Provost, the Animal Science Center is asking all BU Investigators and Research Labs to end all non-critical work involving animals. ASC will be operating only to provide basic animal husbandry and veterinary oversight (feed, water, cage change, enrichment provision, wean/separation, veterinary […]
Announcement: New COVID-19 Funding Opportunities
BU Federal Relations and the Office of Research have compiled a listing of funding calls specific to COVID-19 research. This listing is updated regularly, so please bookmark and check back frequently.
Lab Support from Environmental Health & Safety – 3/20 Update
Environmental Health & Safety will remain open to provide assistance to our research laboratories during this time. EHS staff are continuing to work with our labs as they implement plans to reduce their research activities, limit work with hazardous materials, and not start up new research processes. EHS will also continue to advise labs as […]