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Engineered Microwaves Might Fight Epilepsy, Pain, and Parkinson’s
The team's novel system stops seizures by temporarily suppressing neurons that are firing excessively. More
“A Force of Nature”
She's earned two prestigious scholarships. More
BME seeking Department Chair
The Boston University College of Engineering seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative leader to be the next Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME). More
These Plants Aren’t for Decoration—They’re for Science
BU researchers are testing new genetic engineering techniques to better understand how plants adapt to their environments More
ENG Students Head to Paris to Compete in iGEM
The undergrads invented a device that uses bacteria to detect toxic metals in farm soil. More
Xin Zhang Featured in American Scientist
The metamaterials pioneer spoke at length with the prestigious science magazine's editor-in-chief. More
Green Wins NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award
“This kind of blue-sky research is super important—we’re pushing the frontiers.” More
“I Should Make Myself Clear”
At the Rising Stars conference, top biomed postdocs learned how to pitch their research. More
Big Federal Award, Tiny Living Factories
“The idea is, what if you could actually make the drug inside the patient? That’s never been done before.” More
5 ENG Faculty Featured at Research on Tap
The event showcased some of BU’s star researchers, celebrating how they cross and blur disciplinary boundaries in the pursuit of innovation. More