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  • Retinal prosthesis held up by tweezers

    Could a Retinal Prosthesis Restore Sight for People with Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

    April 14, 2026
    Boston University–developed technology could one day bring hope to millions with the incurable disease that’s one of nation’s leading causes of blindness

  • Could Blocking or Deleting a Protein Help Prevent Common Oral Cancers?

    April 21, 2022
    Around one-third of people with oral squamous cell carcinoma don’t survive it, but BU dental researchers have found deleting or inhibiting a protein in the tongue might stall tumor growth
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    Could Dunkin’s New Alcoholic Drinks Encourage Underage Drinking?

    September 19, 2023
    BU substance use prevention researcher David Jernigan says the chain’s boozy coffees and teas, Dunkin’ Spiked, might provide youth “too easy an entry point” into alcohol
  • Close-up on a stack of Pomelos for sale on a market's stall

    Could This King-Size Citrus Fruit Inspire a Better Mobile Phone Case?

    May 13, 2026
    Boston University engineers are studying the pomelo’s remarkable shock absorbency—including by throwing it off a campus roof
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    COVID-19 Communication from ASC

    March 17, 2020
    Dear Principal Investigators and Research Teams,We are following up on the memo sent out by the Office of Research (COVID-19 Update on Research Activity) related to preparing your laboratory to adapt to the impact of disruptions related to COVID-19.According to the guidance from the Office of Research, research involving critical data collection activities that if […]
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    COVID-19 Is No Longer an Official Emergency. Is That the Right Call?

    May 10, 2023
    The US COVID-19 public health emergency declaration is ending. Is the COVID pandemic finally over? Is the decision premature? And who will it affect the most?
  • SPH master’s student Raina Levin’s second-place photo of a socially distanced graduation at Fenway Park.

    COVID-19 Photo Contest Winners Capture Moments of Joy, Sorrow, Meaning in Crisis

    May 2, 2024
    Life in the Age of a Pandemic competition a reminder of impact of empty shelves, masking, and socially distanced celebrations
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    COVID-19 Research FAQs: Additional Considerations

    May 20, 2020
    Q: How can I order equipment or supplies to my home address while working remotely? Refer to Sourcing & Procurement guidance: https://www.bu.edu/sourcing/covid-19-updatesShoppers should continue to follow IS&T and BU Sourcing & Procurement guidelines and order from one of our contracted IT suppliers for computers and peripherals. We encourage the use of the Terrier Marketplace where IS&T […]
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    COVID-19 Research FAQs: Animals / Human Subjects

    May 20, 2020
    See also:CRC IRB Guidance: https://www.bu.edu/research/2020/03/11/irb-coronavirus/BUMC IRB Guidance: http://www.bumc.bu.edu/irb/faqs-impact-of-covid-19-on-human-subjects-research/Animal Science Center Guidance: https://www.bu.edu/research/2020/03/26/animal-science-center-covid/ Q: How should research labs focused on human subjects research prepare for the impact of COVID-19?Given Boston University and State of Massachusetts public health directives, Charles River Campus researchers must make alternative plans for projects that involve in-person interactions with research participants. In-person interactions with participants should only occur […]
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    COVID-19 Research FAQs: Continuing Obligations

    May 20, 2020
    Q: Will NIH accept late progress reports and financial reports where delays are due to the effects of COVID-19?NIH issued Guide Notice NOT -OD – 20-086 on March 12: If you are unable to complete and submit a financial and RPPR by the scheduled due date, due to the effects of COVID-19, please contact your SP RA for late progress reports […]

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