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Research at Boston University is published annually by the Office of the Provost to highlight research, scholarship, and creative activity in and across disciplines at Boston University, which received more than $336 million in external funding in FY2008. Opinions expressed do not represent the official view of Boston University. Use of trade names implies no endorsement by Boston University.

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