Convergent Research

Best of BU’s 2025 Science and Research

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Boston University’s healthcare research expertise was in high demand, while stories about engineers’ moon mission and student researchers proved big hits

10 Inspiring Inventions and Impactful Ideas from Boston University Researchers

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From soft robots that could make cancer surgery safer to an algorithm that boosts hearing aid performance, how BU research made a difference this year

With New Technology and Innovative Treatments, BU Cancer Research Is Saving Lives

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Boston University researchers are leading the fight against cancer with tests that detect the disease earlier, effective medicines that extend patients’ lives, and other breakthroughs that help more people get lifesaving care.

How Boston University Is Fighting Cancer—Stories of Determination, Innovation, Hope

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At BU, researchers are revolutionizing prevention, treatment, and care to extend—and save—their lives.

Boston University Researchers to Examine Impact of Legalized Gambling in $2.5M Study

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Funding from Massachusetts Gaming Commission will drive research on social and economic impacts, including student behavior

Brink Bites: BU Health Researchers Win Major NIH Grants; BU Device Named Among Time’s Best Inventions of 2025

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Other research news, stories, and tidbits from around BU, including big funding wins, opposition to deepfakes, and studying LGBTQ+ suicide risk factors

Mapping Out Brain Studies, Beyond the Lab

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A society of neuroscience experts are creating a dedicated hub of resources for fNIRS research.

BU Engineer Builds Next-Gen Sensors with Mix of Living Cells and Tiny Electronics

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Biomedical engineer Miguel Jimenez blends engineering fields to develop devices to monitor environmental and human health

From Better Batteries to Improved Cartilage Repair, BU Ignition Award Winners Aim for Real-World Impact

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Annual honors support innovative Boston University research projects preparing to leap from lab to commercialization

Boston University Receives Major Multimillion Dollar NIH Grant for Women’s Health Research

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Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health program support will also spur investment in early-career faculty