BU Ranked Sixth for Contributions to Biomedical Research and Access to Medicines.

BU has risen in the rankings, from 35th place to 6th place, for its biomedical research to address global health, according to the 2015 University Report Card released this month by the Universities Allied for Essential Medicines.

The report grades universities on a number of criteria, including innovation, a commitment to health access and affordability in lower income countries, and empowerment of its students to pursue global health initiatives. BU, which includes both the medical campus and the university as a whole, scored a “C” on innovation, an “A-” on access, and a “B+” in empowerment, resulting in an overall “B” grade.