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Hands wearing latex gloves load a syringe with Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. One of the gloves has a photo of Boston University Charles River Campus superimposed on it.

COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID Vaccines Arrive at BU: Everything You Need to Know

January 14, 2021

Microscopic image of human lung cells infected with COVID-19 coronavirus

COVID-19 Research

How Coronavirus Damages Lung Cells within Mere Hours

January 11, 2021

A woman in all black workout gear squats as she wears a soft exosuit developed by researchers at Sargent that helps mobility and movement for people suffering from lower back pain, aiding them in activities such as heavy lifting. Behind her large blue industrial vats are seen.

Wearables

Could a Robotic “Backpack” Replace Opioids to Relieve Lower Back Pain?

January 7, 2021

Photo of Joshua Barcoas of BMC getting a dose of the coronavirus vaccine. He sits in a chair with a blue face mask and his lanyard as a fellow healthcare worker gives him the shot.

Health & Medicine

BMC Begins Giving COVID-19 Vaccine to Staff

December 17, 2020

BMC staff receive shipments of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 Vaccine

The COVID-19 Vaccines: Everything You Need to Know

December 16, 2020

Science Rehashed co-hosts Shen Ning and Mehdi Jorfi pose for a photo sitting on a rock

Science Communication

Science Podcast Cohosted by BU Neuroscientist Brings Research to Listeners around the World

December 14, 2020

illustration of young adults wearing medical face masks. text embedded on the image says 'COVID Compliance Numbers'

COVID on Campus

Weekly COVID Compliance Report: December 11

December 11, 2020

Photo of a person sitting on a snow bench under and overhang looking out to the ocean with their back to the camera. The inside of the structure is black and in silhouette, the ocean and sky are very gray.

Mental Health

Why This Year’s Holiday Season May Be More Stressful for College Students

December 11, 2020

Collection site specialist Jessica Sandberg guides a visitor through the test collection process at the Rajen Kilachand Center August 25, 2020. According to the BU COVID-19 Testing Data Dashboard there have been 14965 tests administered as of August 23, 25 of which are positive.

Health & Medicine

COVID-19 Tests Will Be Available to Category 4 Employees and Grad Students during Holiday Break

December 10, 2020

Photo: White text on red background reading "Its On Us"

Community Health

BU’s It’s On Us Chapter Members Pledge to Promote Consent

December 9, 2020

Hannah Emily Landsberg, (SAR ’12, SPH ‘13) at center, Director of Case Management and Contact Tracing with her Contact Tracing team.

Contact Tracing

Meet BU’s COVID-19 Contact Tracing Team

December 4, 2020

illustration of young adults wearing medical face masks. text embedded on the image says 'COVID Compliance Numbers'

Health & Medicine

Weekly COVID Compliance Report: December 4

December 4, 2020

Photo of a student in a blue long sleeve shirt and wearing a backpack holding a stack of books.

Student Life

Brain Fog? Free Apps to Help Organize Your Day

December 1, 2020

A photo of someone vaping

Vaping

Vaping Could Make You 40 Percent More Likely to Get Respiratory Disease

November 23, 2020

illustration of young adults wearing medical face masks. text embedded on the image says 'COVID Compliance Numbers'

COVID on Campus

Weekly COVID Compliance Report: November 20

November 20, 2020

Illustration of a hand holding a bunch of ribbons that form the colors of the trans pride flag.

Health

BU PSA Campaign Publicizes Gender-Affirming Healthcare and Coverage for Trans Students

November 19, 2020

illustration of young adults wearing medical face masks. text embedded on the image says 'COVID Compliance Numbers'

COVID on Campus

Weekly COVID Compliance Report: November 13

November 13, 2020

Photo of family members video chatting during a socially-distant holiday meal. The two people in the foreground hold champagne flutes and have plates of food in the front of them. On the laptop screen, two people, presumably relatives, also hold up wine glasses, as if making a toast.

Public Health

Unsure How to Celebrate the Holidays in a Pandemic?

November 12, 2020

A photo of a solider in front of a black background

Veterans' Health

Three Discoveries That Could Impact Diagnosis, Treatment of PTSD and Gulf War Illness

November 10, 2020

A photo of a needle in front of a sign that reads "Biotech Pfizer"

COVID-19 Vaccine

What Does Pfizer’s Vaccine News Mean for the Coronavirus Pandemic?

November 10, 2020

What Does Pfizer’s Vaccine News Mean for the Coronavirus Pandemic?