Boston University–Led Research Finds Mid- or Late-Life Exercise May Cut Risk of Dementia
Epidemiologist Phillip Hwang says high levels of physical activity could lower dementia risk by up to 45 percent
Best of BU’s 2025 Science and Research
Boston University’s healthcare research expertise was in high demand, while stories about engineers’ moon mission and student researchers proved big hits
Living with Cancer: How BU Programs Help Patients, Students Stay Resilient in the Face of a Life-Changing Diagnosis
From support groups to scholarship for patients and survivors, Boston University provides aid during uncertain times.
How BU Research Is Helping Infants with Down Syndrome Take Steps Toward Independence
Jana Iverson is using a mobility aid to support children’s early development
BU Undergrads Are Making A Difference Through Research—From Saving Bumblebees to Tracking Fiber In Our Diet
Students in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program roll up their sleeves, work with faculty mentors, and make meaningful contributions to scores of projects
BU Neuroscientist’s “Riveting Debut” Book Discusses “How to Change a Memory”
Steve Ramirez draws on research and his own life for insights into the science of remembering, including creating false memories
BU Researcher Helps Women Veterans Find Their Place After Serving Their Country
Tara Galovski started the Women Veterans Network (WoVeN) in 2017 with six participants. Now, 6,500 women have joined from all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
New BU Research Project Aims to Shift Mental Health Focus Beyond Symptoms to Meaning and Well-Being
With multimillion dollar funding from the John Templeton Foundation, initiative will train clinicians to focus more on relational values and clients’ strengths
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