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Interview with Founding Director, Dr. Swathi Kiran

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CBR at a Glance 2024 – 2025

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$9M Grant Awarded to BU Co-Led Research to Advance Understanding and Early Detection of Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy

June 15th, 2026

Translational Framework For Innovation in Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (TRAFFIC) June 9, 2026 Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is a common cause of brain bleeds in older adults and an important contributor to cognitive impairment and dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. However, the condition remains difficult to accurately diagnose and currently lacks targeted treatment options. CAA is characterized […]

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Brain Recovery After Stroke: How AI Could Be Used To Predict the Best Treatment Path

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Governor Healey Proclaims June 2026 National Aphasia Awareness Month in Massachusetts

June 9th, 2026 Read more

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Redefining Cognitive Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease through Next-generation Digital Cognitive Biomarkers FRP

June 6th, 2026 Read more

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ReMIND: An AI Assistant for Neuroimaging Analysis

May 28th, 2026

ReMIND: An AI Assistant for Neuroimaging Analysis Researchers in the Kolachalama Laboratory at Boston University have recently developed ReMIND, a tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to aid clinicians with the growing demand of interpreting and reporting on large quantities of multi-sequence brain scans. With the increasing incidence of neurological disorders, clinicians are currently facing […]

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BU Center for Brain Recovery Joins International Partnership with Ewha Brain Institute

May 20th, 2026

May 20, 2026 The Boston University Center for Brain Recovery (CBR) and the Ewha Brain Institute formally launched a new international partnership this spring during a Partnership Launch and Research Workshop hosted by Ewha Womans University in Seoul, South Korea. The event featured a ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishing a foundation […]

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How is Bilingual Aphasia Different from Monolingual Aphasia?

April 29th, 2026

What is Bilingual Aphasia? Bilingual aphasia occurs when a person who speaks two languages develops aphasia, an acquired language disorder commonly caused by stroke. How Bilingual Aphasia is Different Cases of bilingual and multilingual aphasia differ from monolingual aphasia due to the interaction of multiple languages in the brain. Decades of research have indicated […]

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MedAI Hackathon 2026

April 21st, 2026

April 10–11, 2026 The inaugural MedAI Hackathon successfully brought together over 230 registrants across the Boston University community, bridging the Charles River Campus and the Medical Campus. The event marked an exciting achievement for convergent research at BU, as participants collaborated in cross-disciplinary teams to develop AI powered solutions for real-world challenges in healthcare and […]

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Monday, June 29, 2026

CBR Seminar Series: Ajay Halai, 6/29/26

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Monday, August 31, 2026

CBR Seminar Series: Shalom Henderson, 8/31/26

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Monday, September 28, 2026

CBR Seminar Series: Shariq Mohammed, 9/28/26

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Thursday, November 12, 2026

Neuroscience of the Everyday World Conference

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4/13/2026

Cross-linguistic diﬀerences in the semantic networks for animal fluency between English and Korean speakers with and without aphasia

Abstract Background: Semantic fluency tasks are widely used to assess lexical – semantic retrieval in […]

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2/26/2026

Cortical activity for conversational responses: A functional near-infrared spectroscopy study

Cortical activity for conversational responses in young neurotypical individuals, older neurotypical individuals, and individuals with […]

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10/14/2025

The evolution of word retrieval errors during semantic feature-based therapy in bilingual aphasia

Abstract Bilinguals with aphasia routinely experience anomia in one or both of their languages that […]

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9/26/2025

Quantifying the impact of hair and skin characteristics on fNIRS signal quality for enhanced inclusivity

Yücel, M.A., Anderson, J.E., Rogers, D. et al. Quantifying the impact of hair and skin […]

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8/29/2025

Measurement of cross-language and cross-domain generalization following semantic feature-based anomia treatment in bilingual aphasia

Russell-Meill, M., Carpenter, E., Marte, M. J., Scimeca, M., Peñaloza, C., & Kiran, S. (2025). […]

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7/31/2025

Cross-language interaction during sequential anomia treatment in three languages: Evidence from a trilingual person with aphasia

Peñaloza, C., Marte, M., Billot, A., & Kiran, S. (2025). Cross-Language Interaction During Sequential Anomia […]

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5/22/2025

Using Unsupervised Dimensionality Reduction to Identify Lesion Patterns Predictive of Post-Stroke Aphasia Severity

Kropp, E., Varkanitsa, M., Carvalho, N., Falconer, I., Billot, A., Al-Dabbagh, M., & Kiran, S. […]

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3/31/2025

An Introduction to Machine Learning for Speech-Language Pathologists: Concepts, Terminology, and Emerging Applications

Cordella, C., Marte, M. J., Liu, H., & Kiran, S. (2024). An Introduction to Machine […]

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The Future of Rehabilitation is Personalized

The Boston University Center for Brain Recovery conducts ground-breaking research to advance our understanding of neurological disorders and develop innovative approaches to rehabilitation by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and precision medicine.

Interview with Founding Director, Dr. Swathi Kiran

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CBR at a Glance 2024 – 2025

Recent News

$9M Grant Awarded to BU Co-Led Research to Advance Understanding and Early Detection of Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy

Brain Recovery After Stroke: How AI Could Be Used To Predict the Best Treatment Path

Governor Healey Proclaims June 2026 National Aphasia Awareness Month in Massachusetts

Redefining Cognitive Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease through Next-generation Digital Cognitive Biomarkers FRP

ReMIND: An AI Assistant for Neuroimaging Analysis

BU Center for Brain Recovery Joins International Partnership with Ewha Brain Institute

How is Bilingual Aphasia Different from Monolingual Aphasia?

MedAI Hackathon 2026

CBR In the Media

Upcoming Events

CBR Seminar Series: Ajay Halai, 6/29/26

CBR Seminar Series: Shalom Henderson, 8/31/26

CBR Seminar Series: Shariq Mohammed, 9/28/26

Neuroscience of the Everyday World Conference

Neuroscience of the Everyday World Conference

Publications

Cross-linguistic diﬀerences in the semantic networks for animal fluency between English and Korean speakers with and without aphasia

Cortical activity for conversational responses: A functional near-infrared spectroscopy study

The evolution of word retrieval errors during semantic feature-based therapy in bilingual aphasia

Quantifying the impact of hair and skin characteristics on fNIRS signal quality for enhanced inclusivity

Measurement of cross-language and cross-domain generalization following semantic feature-based anomia treatment in bilingual aphasia

Cross-language interaction during sequential anomia treatment in three languages: Evidence from a trilingual person with aphasia

Using Unsupervised Dimensionality Reduction to Identify Lesion Patterns Predictive of Post-Stroke Aphasia Severity

An Introduction to Machine Learning for Speech-Language Pathologists: Concepts, Terminology, and Emerging Applications

The Future of Rehabilitation is Personalized

The Boston University Center for Brain Recovery conducts ground-breaking research to advance our understanding of neurological disorders and develop innovative approaches to rehabilitation by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and precision medicine.

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Interview with Founding Director, Dr. Swathi Kiran

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CBR at a Glance 2024 – 2025

Recent News

$9M Grant Awarded to BU Co-Led Research to Advance Understanding and Early Detection of Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy

Brain Recovery After Stroke: How AI Could Be Used To Predict the Best Treatment Path

Governor Healey Proclaims June 2026 National Aphasia Awareness Month in Massachusetts

Redefining Cognitive Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease through Next-generation Digital Cognitive Biomarkers FRP

ReMIND: An AI Assistant for Neuroimaging Analysis

BU Center for Brain Recovery Joins International Partnership with Ewha Brain Institute

How is Bilingual Aphasia Different from Monolingual Aphasia?

MedAI Hackathon 2026

CBR In the Media

Upcoming Events

CBR Seminar Series: Ajay Halai, 6/29/26

CBR Seminar Series: Shalom Henderson, 8/31/26

CBR Seminar Series: Shariq Mohammed, 9/28/26

Neuroscience of the Everyday World Conference

Neuroscience of the Everyday World Conference

Publications

Cross-linguistic diﬀerences in the semantic networks for animal fluency between English and Korean speakers with and without aphasia

Cortical activity for conversational responses: A functional near-infrared spectroscopy study

The evolution of word retrieval errors during semantic feature-based therapy in bilingual aphasia

Quantifying the impact of hair and skin characteristics on fNIRS signal quality for enhanced inclusivity

Measurement of cross-language and cross-domain generalization following semantic feature-based anomia treatment in bilingual aphasia

Cross-language interaction during sequential anomia treatment in three languages: Evidence from a trilingual person with aphasia

Using Unsupervised Dimensionality Reduction to Identify Lesion Patterns Predictive of Post-Stroke Aphasia Severity

An Introduction to Machine Learning for Speech-Language Pathologists: Concepts, Terminology, and Emerging Applications