Institutional Biosafety Committee Public Meeting 2025
Pursuant to Section 2.03 of the Boston Public Health Commissions Biological Laboratory Regulations, the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) of Boston University (BU) will hold its annual public meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from noon – 2 PM. The meeting will be held online (via Zoom) and may also be joined by phone. Join Zoom Meeting […]
NSF Releases New Translation to Practice Solicitation
$30 million in total funding available to support translational research, develop partnerships between higher education and industry, and advance STEM education and training.
MacArthur “Genius” Wins AGU 2024 Ascent Award
October 2024 Selected Grants
Below is a brief snapshot of some of the research grants awarded to Boston University faculty in October 2024. View grant highlights from previous months or view detailed information on research funding on the Sponsored Research Reporting page. Modernization of High and Maximum Containment Research Facilities at the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories to Meet […]
Updated Guidance Issued for Active Study PI Changes
The Boston University Institutional Review Board (IRB) has issued updated guidance to clarify its policies and procedures for changing the overall Principal Investigator (PI) on active studies. Those individuals looking to initiate this change should follow these steps: Complete and Submit a Staff Amendment Form: This form should include information about the current PI and […]
June 2024 Selected Grants
Below is a brief snapshot of some of the research grants awarded to Boston University faculty in June 2024. View grant highlights from previous months or view detailed information on research funding on the Sponsored Research Reporting page. A Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess the Efficacy of the Numbershire Level K Gaming Intervention for Improving […]
February 2024 Selected Grants
Below is a brief snapshot of some of the research grants awarded to Boston University faculty in February 2024. View grant highlights from previous months or view detailed information on research funding on the Sponsored Research Reporting page. Circuit Structure and Dynamics in Prefrontal-Limbic Networks Total Anticipated $2,651,996 Principal Investigator Maria L.A. Medalla, Chobanian & […]
A “Game-Changing” New Drug for Schizophrenia?
BU researchers discuss whether Cobenfy, which reportedly lacks the side effects of other antipsychotic medications, is the real deal for patients
Seeking Research Participants: BMC Laboratory and Biorepository Services Core CESDEP Project
Boston Medical Center (BMC) Laboratory and Biorepository Services (LABS) Core Center of Excellence for Serology Development and Emergency Preparedness (CESDEP) Project The CESDEP COVID-19 study is recruiting for participants who are 18+ years of age. The study’s goal is to help develop new tests and continue to learn about the immune system and its response […]
Making MRI More Globally Accessible: How Metamaterials Offer Affordable, High-Impact Solutions
A trio of studies from BU researchers demonstrate how precisely engineered, low-cost structures can be used to boost the power and speed of medical imaging