Explore Our Research
Long known for its leadership in medical education, Boston University School of Medicine also is one of the nation’s top medical research institutions. Discoveries by our researchers have brought important advances to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of many diseases.
The scope of research conducted at Boston University School of Medicine encompasses almost all important human diseases, disorders, and medical conditions. Some of the most important work is being done in these areas:
Featured: The Brain
Featured: The Heart
Featured: The Lungs
Alpha-1
Amyloidosis
Cancer
Center for Regenerative Medicine
Diabetes
Framingham Heart Study
Geriatric Health
Infectious Diseases