With New Technology and Innovative Treatments, BU Cancer Research Is Saving Lives
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health program support will also spur investment in early-career faculty
Boston University Appoints Kenneth Lutchen to Top Research Job
Renowned biomedical engineer, influential researcher, and transformative higher education leader is new vice president and associate provost for research.
Are We Ready for the Next Pandemic? 5 Reasons to Feel Confident—and 5 to Be Worried
Five years after COVID-19 lockdowns, BU experts find some glimmers of hope, but say new US policies could put the world at greater risk of a coronavirus-like outbreak.