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
Air Quality Sensors Could Be Coming to a Bicycle Near You
A team of BU undergraduates’ air quality monitors have won them the 2024 Janetos Climate Action Prize
NSF Policy Office Webinar: Implementing the Common Forms for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support
Please join the U.S. National Science Foundation on Thursday, April 25th at 2:00 PM EDT for a webinar in our NSF Policy Office Webinar Series, Implementing the Common Forms for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support. This webinar will discuss NSF’s implementation of the National Science and Technology Council-approved Common Forms for […]