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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
This Research on Tap event highlighted 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.
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 […]
Strategic Communications: Promoting a Book
Are you ready to learn how to amplify a book launch and build a positive media presence? Join Kevin Anselmo from Experiential Communications for a dynamic, remote 90-minute workshop where you’ll discover how to navigate both promoting an upcoming book and enhancing awareness of a book already in print. In this interactive session, you’ll learn […]
Partnering with Boston Public Schools on Research
Join the Boston Public Schools (BPS) Office of Data and Accountability for a 60-minute webinar designed for Boston University faculty interested in partnering with the district on research projects. Hosted by Wheelock College of Education & Human Development Office of Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement and moderated by Associate Professor Kate Frankel, the session will walk […]
Early-Career Faculty Funding: Opportunities, Resources, and Strategies for Success
Seeking both federal and foundation/private funding? Join Research Development, Foundation Relations, Federal Relations and Washington-D.C.-based consulting firm Lewis-Burke Associates for a webinar outlining key resources available to early-career faculty in today’s evolving funding landscape. This session will provide an overview of funding-related resources at Boston University and feature a panel discussion with BU faculty from […]
Research on Tap: The Well-Being of Children in Immigrant Families: Research on Policy and Practice
This Research on Tap event discussed the deep inequities children in immigrant families face, and highlighted the policies and practices that support their healthy development.