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Chief Investment Officer Lila Hunnewell Recognized for Stewardship of BU’s Endowment
Chief Investment Officer Lila Hunnewell Recognized for Stewardship of BU’s Endowment
Lila Hunnewell, Boston University’s chief investment officer, who manages the day-to-day investments of the University’s $3 billion-plus endowment, has been nominated along with her team for an Institutional Investor award in the category of Endowment/Foundation CIO of the Year. The 7th Annual Allocators’ Choice Awards will be held September 12 at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City.
3D printing robot uses AI machine learning to create a shock-absorbing shape no human ever could
3D printing robot uses AI machine learning to create a shock-absorbing shape no human ever could
Inside a lab in Boston University's College of Engineering, a robot arm drops small, plastic objects into a box placed perfectly on the floor to catch them as they fall. One by one, these tiny structures—feather-light, cylindrical pieces, no bigger than an inch tall—fill the box. Some are red, others blue, purple, green, or black.
Calcium crystal deposits in the knee found to contribute to joint damage
Calcium crystal deposits in the knee found to contribute to joint damage
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting approximately 600 million people worldwide and 34 million people in the U.S. There are no treatments available that prevent its progression to date.
The Race to a Battery-Powered Future
The Race to a Battery-Powered Future
Engineers at BU are figuring out how to make better, more sustainable batteries—a technology that is essential for clean energy
Researchers develop robotic wearable device to improve walking for individual with Parkinson’s disease
Researchers develop robotic wearable device to improve walking for individual with Parkinson’s disease
New multidisciplinary research has developed a soft, robotic wearable device that was able to help a person living with Parkinson’s walk without freezing, a debilitating symptom of the disease.
BU Ignition Awards to Accelerate Products for Repairing Damaged Teeth, Fighting Cancer, Boosting Reading Skills, and More
BU Ignition Awards to Accelerate Products for Repairing Damaged Teeth, Fighting Cancer, Boosting Reading Skills, and More
BU Technology Development’s 2023 Ignition Awards help researchers transform their ideas into life-changing products and services
In labs across Boston University, researchers are working on ideas and technologies that could change—and save—lives.
Boston University’s ‘Jenga’ building stacks its way to the top as finalist for World Building of the Year
Boston University’s ‘Jenga’ building stacks its way to the top as finalist for World Building of the Year
Boston University's Center for Computing and Data Sciences has made the shortlist for "World Building of the Year" along with 249 others
Boston University’s Center for Computing and Data Sciences, located at 665 Commonwealth Ave. and colloquially known as the “Jenga building,” recently earned a place on the shortlist for the World Architecture Festival’s best building of the year and for best interior design.
NEIDL Researchers Refute UK Article about COVID Strai
NEIDL Researchers Refute UK Article about COVID Strain
BU calls the reporting “false and inaccurate,” and says it misrepresents what researchers actually found
As this ongoing story continued to develop Tuesday, Boston University released a statement addressing reports about its adherence to federal research guidelines. We’ve added that complete statement, which says that BU “fulfilled all regulatory obligations and protocols” and that “there was no gain of function with this research,” to the end of this article.
Bionic Pancreas Better for Managing Type 1 Diabetes
Bionic Pancreas Better for Managing Type 1 Diabetes
Clinical trial finds automated insulin delivery device, iLet, helps adults and kids maintain healthier blood glucose levels
Your pancreas is like a little digestive engine, working hard to keep your body fueled and running. Just six inches long, it’s responsible for turning lunch into the energy that gets you through the afternoon and making sure your blood sugars stay balanced.
COVID-19 Vaccines Don’t Cause Infertility or Harm Pregnancy Chances, BU Research Shows
COVID-19 Vaccines Don’t Cause Infertility or Harm Pregnancy Chances, BU Research Shows
No link between vaccines and chances of getting pregnant, but COVID-19 infection may have short-term impact on male fertility
Having a COVID-19 vaccine doesn’t impact a couple’s chances of becoming pregnant—but skipping the shots and landing a coronavirus infection might reduce male fertility.