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Research on Tap: Understanding the Rules of Life: Predicting Phenotype (2017)
One of the biggest challenges in translational research is the development of methods to predict phenotype—an organism’s physical characteristics—from what we know about the genome and environment. Unpacking phenotypic complexity will require the convergence of research across biology, computer science, medicine, engineering, and others.* This Research on Tap, hosted by Richard Myers, Director, BU Genome […]
Research on Tap: Targets, Tools, and Drugs: Advances in Molecular Discovery at BU (2017)
Connecting different scientific disciplines, molecular discovery focuses on the design, optimization, and development of small molecules for use as pharmacological tools in the early stages of drug discovery. At this Research on Tap hosted by John A. Porco, Jr., Director, BU Center for Molecular Discovery (BU-CMD), and Professor, Chemistry, CAS, faculty from various biomedical research […]
Research on Tap: Mass Incarceration and its Impacts (2017)
In the past four decades, the United States more than quadrupled the size of its prison system. This change in penal policy had a wide range of unwanted and profound social costs. At this Research on Tap, BU faculty discussed their work to understand the consequences of the U.S. prison system on social and economic […]
Research on Tap: From Earth Orbit to Distant Galaxies: Space Research at Boston University (2017)
Hosted by Alan Marscher, Professor, Astronomy, CAS, this session featured faculty conducting research that uses space probes, as well as both space- and ground-based telescopes, to explore the Earth’s cosmic environment, our Solar System, planets around other stars, gas clouds, galaxies, and black holes. View program here. View Slides Note: Videos in slides will not […]
Research on Tap: Shaping the New Human-Technology Frontier: Current Research at BU (2016)
Hosted by Barbara Shinn-Cunningham, Professor, Biomedical Engineering, ENG. Advances in interdisciplinary science and engineering promise to bring about a world in which technologies – sensors, communication, computation, and intelligence – are embedded around, on, and in us. This Research on Tap session brought together faculty from across BU who develop technology that directly impacts human […]
Research on Tap: Across Boundaries: Research on Migration Across Disciplines (2016)
Hosted by Nazli Kibria, Professor and Department Chair, Sociology, College of Arts & Sciences. International migration is a global phenomenon that is growing in scope, complexity, and impact. Reflecting these developments, research on migration issues is also gaining prominence across a variety of fields and disciplines, from medicine and social work, to economics, literature, and […]
Research on Tap: Fear, Violence, and Trauma: Combatting Terrorism through Research (2016)
Hosted by Sandro Galea, Dean and Robert A. Knox Professor, SPH. Recent acts of violence at home and abroad have resulted in an atmosphere of uncertainty and vulnerability. In the aftermath of each tragic event, it can be challenging to discern whether the perpetrator was a lone agent or part of a terrorist organization, what […]
Research on Tap: From Renaissance to Enlightenment (2016)
Hosted by James A. Winn, William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor of English, and Director, Boston University Center for the Humanities. The Early Modern Period, roughly the three centuries from 1500 to 1800 CE, witnessed astonishing changes and developments in philosophy, religion, and all the arts. Boston University is fortunate to have a lively group of […]
Research on Tap: Microbiome Systems Biology for Human and Environmental Health (2016)
Hosted by Daniel Segrè, Professor, Biology, CAS, Biomedical Engineering, ENG, and Bioinformatics; and W. Evan Johnson, Associate Professor, Medicine and Biostatistics, MED. Microbial communities play a crucial role in the health of plants, animals and humans, and of marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Understanding these communities can have great impact in many areas, including agriculture and […]
Research on Tap: Tackling Racial Inequities in Boston: What’s BU Learning? (2016)
Hosted by Graham Wilson, Director, Initiative on Cities, and Professor, Political Science, CAS; and Katharine Lusk, Executive Director, Initiative on Cities. What’s BU Learning? Brought together faculty from across BU who seek to understand the root causes of inequity in the Boston region and beyond. They shared their latest research findings and remedies related to […]