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Innovator of the Year: Translating Bioengineering Discoveries into Real-World Impact
This event brings together a dynamic panel of speakers to explore the path from cutting-edge discovery to real-world medical application. Through a series of lightning talks, panelists will discuss the unique challenges of advancing synthetic and engineered biological constructs into regulated products for diagnosis and treatment. Topics will include how these emerging modalities are evaluated […]
Meet the Funded: Building Authentic Relationships with Foundations
As federal funding becomes more unpredictable, BU faculty are increasingly turning to foundations for support. At the same time, foundations have seen a significant rise in the number of proposals they receive. Requests for proposals are highly competitive and some foundations don’t accept unsolicited inquiries. Building authentic relationships with program officers is one pathway to […]
Find Funding: Updates to BU’s Internal Limited Submissions Process
Hosted by Research Development, this informational webinar will walk faculty through key updates to BU’s internal process for selecting institutional applicants and address common questions about limited submission opportunities (LSOs). LSOs are research funding opportunities that limit the number of applicants from a single institution/organization. This webinar will: Walk through updates to BU’s internal process […]
Meet the Funder: RRF Foundation for Aging
Are you looking for funding to advance work that improves quality of life for older adults? The RRF Foundation for Aging is a nonprofit funder devoted exclusively to issues related to aging and retirement. Each year, the foundation provides more than $6 million in funding to research, advocacy, and knowledge sharing projects that improve quality […]
Excellence in Research: Staff Advisory Council Lift-Off Series Closing Keynote
What does it mean to lead with excellence in your research career ? Join us for this panel discussion wrapping up our Lift-Off Series on the BU Medical Campus, featuring three leaders pushing the boundaries of what excellence in a research career can mean. Learn from the leaders of the some of Boston’s biggest organizations […]
IP as a Catalyst for Investment and Growth of a Startup/Venture
Join us for a seminar by Margo R. Monroe, PhD, JD, Principal at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP and alum of BU. This session will focus on practical intellectual property strategies for early-stage ventures, including when to begin thinking about IP, how patenting fits alongside publications and conferences, and what types of innovations can be […]
Research Administration Event: NIH Fellowship Award (F31/F32) Informational Session
In advance of the NIH deadline for Fellowship applications (April 8, 2026), we invited Boston University staff and graduate students involved in research administration for an informational session on the preparation and submission of F-series proposals, as well as the management of NIH Fellowship grants once awarded. This session focused on specific pain points of […]
Research on Tap: The Framingham Heart Study
Three Generations, 78 Years of Data, 15,000 Participants, 2 Million Biosamples, and More to Discover This Research on Tap event will highlight the enduring impact of the Framingham Heart Study, the landmark longitudinal study that has reshaped our understanding of cardiovascular disease and continues to drive discoveries across a wide range of health conditions. This […]
DARPA Biological Technologies Office: Insights from Director Michael Koeris
Are you interested in doing research at the leading edge of science and technology? The Biological Technologies Office (BTO) within the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) leverages advances in biology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to develop technologies that protect warfighters, strengthen logistics and supply chains, and accelerate transformative science across the biological spectrum. […]
Strategic Communications: Building a Positive Media Presence
Looking to develop the skills to clearly communicate the significance and impact of your research to both the media and the public? Join Kevin Anselmo from Experiential Communications for a 1-hour session designed to help participants feel more confident, prepared and effective when speaking with journalists. Topics will include: The importance and benefits of doing […]