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Clinical and Translational Research

In this November 2019 photo, Charles Flagg, who has Alzheimer's disease, sits for an infusion while participating in a study on the drug aducanumab at Butler Hospital in Providence, R.I. Biogen says it can slow the decline of Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia.

Alzheimer’s Disease

FDA Approves First Alzheimer’s Treatment in 18 Years. Now What?

June 7, 2021

A graphic showing the COVID-19 virus and a hypodermic needle.

COVID Vaccines

COVID-19 Vaccines and Variants Explained

April 14, 2021

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Digital Health

Can This Free Mobile App Help Autistic Children Develop Better Language Skills?

April 2, 2021

Joyce Wong at the podium delivering the Charles DeLisi Distinguished Lecture at Boston University in 2017

Research Accolades

Joyce Wong Elected to National Academy of Inventors

February 3, 2021

eople in cars line up to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from healthcare workers at a drive-thru site on January 13, 2021 in The Villages, Florida.

COVID-19 Vaccine

While COVID Vaccine Supplies Are Limited, Should Anyone Be Getting a Second Dose?

January 19, 2021

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 photo of Jerome Mertz speaking at a podium

Research Accolades

Optical Pioneer Jerome Mertz Is BU’s 2020 Innovator of the Year

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

A syringe in front of text that reads "Moderna"

COVID-19 VACCINES

With Two COVID-19 Vaccines on the Way, “We Are in New Territory”

November 17, 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

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Alzheimer’s Disease

Biogen’s New Alzheimer’s Drug Is “Hugely Important,” “One of the Biggest Moments” in 20 Years

November 6, 2020

A photo of the team at BU's COVID-19 testing lab

COVID-19 Testing

Meet the Team behind BU’s COVID-19 Testing Lab

October 15, 2020

CORONAVIRUS RESEARCH

In Deadly COVID-19 Lung Inflammation, BU Researchers Discover a Culprit in NFkB Pathway

September 24, 2020

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CORONAVIRUS RESEARCH

What Sets Off Deadly Levels of Lung Inflammation in Some COVID-19 Patients?

September 8, 2020

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Vaccine Race

Does Russia Really Have an Effective Coronavirus Vaccine?

August 14, 2020

A photo of an empty lab in BU’s Rajen Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences & Engineering

Return to Campus Labs

BU Unveils First Phase of Campuswide Research Recovery Plan

May 6, 2020

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Alzheimer’s and AI

Deep Learning Algorithm Outperforms Experts in Making Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

May 4, 2020

A photo of a COVID-19 patient lying prone on a hospital bed

Lowtech Lifesaver

For COVID-19 Patients, Could Breathing Easier Be as Simple as Flipping Over?

April 17, 2020

Boston University Professor of Engineering, Xin Zhang, poses for a portrait in her lab.

Translational Research

Xin Zhang Elected to National Academy of Inventors

December 16, 2019

Xin Zhang Elected to National Academy of Inventors