Research at BU

Boston University has a well-deserved reputation for excellence in research in a wide range of disciplines and a demonstrated commitment to fostering innovative interdisciplinary research. The Office of the Provost supports, enhances and encourages research at the University and provides a climate conducive to maintaining the University at the cutting edge of research and scholarly activities.

	12.01.08	Pseudoephedrine use common among young children
	11.25.08	New Oncologist And Hematologist Appointed To Boston Medical Center, Boston University School Of Medicine
	11.21.08	Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine Appoint New Pulmonologist
	11.20.08	Children of Centenarians Live Longer, Have Lower Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes
	11.18.08	BU's Pierce Receives $25,000 Jacob P. Waletzky Award

BU Prof Wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry

It took more than 30 years for Osamu Shimomura to realize that his research on jellyfish would revolutionize the world of biology and another 14 for the Nobel Prize committee to recognize his contribution. Yesterday, after learning that his discovery of luminescent proteins in jellyfish had won this year’s Nobel Prize in chemistry, he told reporters what he learned from the experience.

Camping Out on the Frozen Continent

CAS prof, students on expedition to Antarctica’s frigid mountains

Dental School Gets $14.5 Million for Disparities Research

SDM’s largest grant will fund early childhood intervention

Research at Boston University 2008 is now available

This publication details some of the many scientific insights and opportunities that Boston University’s classrooms and laboratories are generating today.

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