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Strategic Communications: Crafting Impactful Thought Leadership
Thursday, November 13 | 1-2:30 PM Zoom Join Kevin Anselmo from Experiential Communications for this 90-minute workshop that focuses on helping participants translate their messaging strategy into compelling written content that drives influence and visibility. This session will help you discover how to use the power of thought leadership and learn how you might be […]
Research on Tap: Engineering the Future of Surgery
Thursday, October 30 | 4-6 PM BUMC Hiebert Lounge (Room 1407) 72 East Concord Street, Boston, MA 02118 Advances at the intersection of surgery and engineering are reshaping how we understand and treat disease. From next-generation devices, robotics, and bioengineering platforms, to AI-powered decision support and predictive modeling, these collaborations are unlocking new possibilities for […]
Strategic Communications: From Complexity to Clarity
Thursday, October 16 | 1-2:30 PM Zoom Want to make your media interviews more powerful and memorable? Join Kevin Anselmo from Experiential Communications for a lively 90-minute workshop designed to sharpen your message and help you communicate with clarity and confidence. This session will show why using external communication to promote your research is crucial […]
Strategies for Pursuing Department of Defense Funding
Thursday, November 6 | 1 pm Zoom Interested in learning more about Department of Defense (DOD) research funding, but unsure where to begin? Join Lewis-Burke Associates LLC, a Washington, DC based consulting firm, for an informative session on navigating the DOD research landscape. This presentation will offer: An overview of key DOD funding opportunities Guidance […]
Research on Tap: AI for Life Sciences
Wednesday, October 15 | 4-6 PM Kilachand Center Eichenbaum Room (Room 101) 610 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Advances in AI are impacting a wide range of scientific disciplines, including the life sciences. The emergence of large foundational models–including large language models and those trained on biological sequences–is unlocking new possibilities in synthetic biology, protein […]
Research on Tap: Parkinson’s Disease: From Bench to Bedside and Beyond
Thursday, October 23 | 4-6 PM Kilachand Center Eichenbaum Room (Room 101) 610 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 Parkinson’s disease affects over 10 million people globally and is rapidly becoming the world’s fastest-growing neurological disorder. Despite its widespread impact, there’s still much we don’t understand about its underlying causes, how to mitigate disease progression, or […]
Research on Tap: Global Security in an Interconnected World
Tuesday, September 16 | 4-6 PM Kilachand Center Eichenbaum Room (Room 101) 610 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 From climate change and nuclear weapons to migration and global health, today’s global security challenges stretch across borders — and academic silos. This Research on Tap event brings together scholars from across the BU community to engage […]
Meet the Funded: Securing Graduate Student Funding
Thursday, August 7 | 12-1 pm Zoom Grants can provide essential funding for the research and related activities needed to complete your thesis or dissertation. Beyond financial assistance, applying for grants can also offer valuable experience in proposal writing, greater research flexibility, and professional recognition. On Thursday, August 7, join Foundation Relations to learn more […]
Unlocking NSF Funding Opportunities for Infrastructure and Instrumentation
Learn more about building strong partnerships, crafting compelling proposals, and navigating the funding process at the National Science Foundation.
Research on Tap: The Biology of Aging (2025)
How does aging work at the biological level? What can we do to promote health as we grow older? And what is the latest science on extending human vitality? As the global population ages rapidly, with those over 60 expected to double by 2050, the need for breakthroughs in aging research is more urgent than […]