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BU Innovator of the Year’s Advice for Aspiring Academic Entrepreneurs? Start by Listening

April 3, 2022

Dr. Selim Ünlü, Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ENG), was named 2021 BU Innovator of the Year for his pioneering work developing devices and technologies that help find security flaws in the construction of computer chips and detect viral pathogens in medical samples. Ünlü holds 18 patents and has helped launch three companies, all […]

BU Innovators of the Year: Where Are They Now?

August 31, 2021

When asked to describe the invention he’s most proud of, 2020 BU Innovator of the Year Jerome Mertz, Biomedical Engineering (ENG) shared, “The invention itself is usually a letdown, and I rarely think about it when it’s over. It’s the process of getting there that’s interesting to me.” When you’ve disclosed nearly two dozen inventions, […]

BU Institute to Focus on Equity and Justice in the Climate Change Fight

March 15, 2022

Transitioning the world to sustainable energy without leaving marginalized communities behind is a top priority for new leadership team, including director Benjamin Sovacool

BU Launches Worldwide Infectious Diseases Monitoring Tool

April 25, 2025

The Biothreats Emergence, Analysis and Communications Network (BEACON) is slated to become a global hub for critical information about emerging outbreaks.

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BU Leadership Strongly Opposes NIH Move to Cut Funding for “Research That Helps Improve Human Health and Save Lives”

February 13, 2025

In a related action, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order barring the NIH from implementing its rate changes.

BU Letter of Intent Template Update

March 15, 2022

BU’s Letter of Intent (LOI) Template has been updated to include the new UEI numbers for both the Medical and Charles River campuses and can be found here.As we have previously shared, the federal government will stop using the DUN and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number to uniquely identify entities. The transition […]

BU neuroscientist Steve Ramirez next to his book How to Change a Memory

BU Neuroscientist’s “Riveting Debut” Book Discusses “How to Change a Memory”

November 18, 2025

Steve Ramirez draws on research and his own life for insights into the science of remembering, including creating false memories

BU Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Daniel Roh Receives Emerging Leader Award for Research in Aging

February 12, 2024

National Institute on Aging award includes a five-year, $1.2 million grant for study of wound healing

BU Receives $1.8 Million to Launch Professional Development Program for Postdocs

December 18, 2018

Today, Boston University is announcing an initiative in partnership with Northwestern University, Michigan State University, and University of Wisconsin-Madison to improve the training experience and career prospects for current and future postdoctoral scholars in an effort to build a diverse biomedical workforce. The four institutions collectively received a $1.8 million dollar grant over five years […]

BU Research Collaborations with Industry (2020)

October 21, 2020

Hosted by BU Industry EngagementLearn how BU Industry Engagement is working with BU researchers to establish strategic collaborations with industry partners. Hear directly from BU faculty about their research and how industry can advance their research and help move their innovation out into the world to benefit society while also helping their industry partners achieve […]