Our Research

BU research crosses disciplines, defies convention, and transcends borders.

We’re not just making an impact, we’re transforming the world. For the better. As a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), an invitation-only group of 71 of North America’s most prestigious research universities, BU is committed to leading breakthroughs in everything from African studies to zebra fish genetics.

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Facts & Figures

The significant breadth and depth of our research capabilities. At a glance.

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AAU

1 of 71 members of the Association of American Universities

200 +

companies developing and selling products based on BU discoveries

65.8 %

of federal funding is from the National Institutes of Health (FY25)

$ 574.25 M

total research awards in FY25

7,609

publications in 2024

Featured Researchers

Many of our researchers have risen to the very pinnacle of their fields. You just have to meet them.

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  • Monica Wang

    Monica L. Wang

    School of Public Health Associate Professor, Community Health Sciences
  • Donald Lloyd-Jones

    Donald Lloyd-Jones

    Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Director, Framingham Center for Population and Prevention Science, Framingham Heart Study Principal Investigator, Framingham Heart Study Professor, Medicine Section Chief, Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology
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    Xin Zhang

    College of Engineering Distinguished Professor, Mechanical Engineering
  • Michael Alosco

    Michael Alosco

    Co-Director of Clinical Research, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center Leader, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Clinical Core Research Vice Chair and Associate Professor of Neurology
  • Ann McKee headshot

    Ann McKee

    William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor, Neurology, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
  • Thor Stein

    Thor Stein

    Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Associate Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Science
  • Karen Jacobs

    Karen Jacobs

    Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Services Clinical Professor and Post-Professional Doctorate Program Director, Occupational Therapy
  • Sung-Un Yang

    Sung-Un Yang

    College of Communications Harold Burson Endowed Chair and Professor, Public Relations
  • Venetia Zachariou

    Venetia Zachariou

    Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Edward Avedisian Professor and Chair, Pharmacology, Physiology & Biophysics
  • John A. Porco, Jr.

    John A. Porco, Jr.

    College of Arts & Sciences Samour Family Professor, Organic Chemistry Director, Center for Molecular Discovery
  • Daniel Cifuentes

    Daniel Cifuentes

    Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Associate Professor, Biochemistry, and Virology, Immunology & Microbiology
  • Keith Brown

    Keith A. Brown

    College of Engineering Division Head, Materials Science & Engineering Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, and Physics
  • Headshot of Miguel Jimenez

    Miguel Jimenez

    College of Engineering Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering
  • Daniel Taub

    Daniel Taub

    Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Assistant Professor, Pharmacology, Physiology & Biophysics
  • Yuwei Fan

    Yuwei Fan

    Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Research Associate Professor and Research Operations Director, Restorative Sciences & Biomaterials
  • Tommaso Ranzani

    Tommaso Ranzani

    College of Engineering Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering
  • Headshot of Michael Albro

    Michael Albro

    Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
  • David Bishop

    David Bishop

    College of Engineering Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Physics, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering Director, CELL-MET Engineering Research Center
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Student Research

We don’t just support student research, we fund it through our Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). With the guidance of faculty advisors, students can get involved in groundbreaking research from their very first year at BU. See how.

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Annual Report

What do our researchers accomplish in 365 days? Even more than you may think.

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