Collaborative Resources for COVID-19 Research
A running list of resources, datasets, and infrastructure that support COVID-19 related research. For funding opportunities: Visit this library of COVID-19 opportunities from InfoEd Global For more news & resources: Visit our research community’s COVID-19 Updates page BU Resources BU’s COVID-19 Research Projects Tracker (BU Kerberos log-in required) is a running list of research projects by BU faculty who are working to […]
Ordering PPE & Cleaning Supplies for Labs – May 20, 2020
Sourcing & Procurement strongly encourages labs, clinics, and centers to leverage BU’s preferred supplier channels for ongoing PPE and cleaning/disinfectant needs during the research recovery ramp-up. The following suppliers can be used, all of which have e-catalogs in the Terrier Marketplace: Fisher Scientific: Kathryn McLean Henry Schein: James Gonsalves WB Mason: Michael Khoury McMaster Carr: Carr Grainger: Marc Dunn If […]
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. […]
Important COVID Updates – Salaries, Documentation, New Awards and Communications
May 11, 2020 Memo to Principal Investigators and Research Administrators, The purpose of this memo is to update researchers and administrators on requirements for awards that have been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. The Office of Management & Budget (OMB) released guidance on March 19th allowing a number of flexibilities for the research community including […]
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 […]
Laura and John Arnold Foundation: COVID-19: Announcing Grantee Accommodations
Email from Arnold Ventures dated Monday, April 20, 2020 Announcing New Grantee Support Dear Friends and Partners, We hope you, your family, friends, and colleagues remain safe and healthy. As our grantees, your needs and well-being are foremost in our minds. In our last update, we committed to partnering with you to find solutions to the […]
No Cost Access to High-performance Computing Resources to Accelerate COVID-19 Research
Members of the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Consortium (MGHPCC) are joining forces to provide broad access to the high-performance computing resources they have available, for use in projects were these resources could help to accelerate resolution of the COVID-19 crisis. MGHPCC will work with academic and commercial enterprises to provide priority access to compute […]
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 […]