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The Evans Center provides opportunities for collaborations within Affinity Research Collaboratives (ARCs) that practice approaches of convergence science through integration of technical and conceptual expertise of different disciplines. The extraordinary strength in biomedical and physical sciences at Boston University, and the support and development of the ARCs create opportunities for new interdisciplinary-aided biomedical discovery and training. Research topics are mainly selected by faculty, mentored by the center, with the goal of addressing emerging biomedical and societal challenges. Basic science discovery promoted by ARCs are available to the Clinical and Translational Science Institute and to other entities for collaborative translational applications, and technology developments.
The Evans Center for Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research continues a successful series of talks launched in 2024 titled: “From Evolving Technologies to Discoveries” When: Selected Mondays at noon Goal: Enhance visibility of our research tools and interdisciplinary researchers, while educating our research community in evolving technologies. Format: The talk will be given by our faculty via Zoom for up to […]
BU Women’s Health Research Accelerator (BIRCWH) Program, is a 2-year K12 career development program for early-career faculty; Evans Center Director, Katya Ravid, as well as 7 ARC directors join the roster of Senior Mentors. Program funding is expected to begin in early December 2025. See: contact form and Women’s Health ARC Learn more about this year's BIRCWH Scholars here.
Katya Ravid has been elected Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA) conferred by the Council on Basic Cardiovascular Sciences (BCVS). This Fellowship welcomes Dr. Ravid "into one of the world’s most eminent organizations of cardiovascular and stroke professionals". It is recognition "for excellence, innovative and sustained contributions in the areas of scholarship, practice and/or education, and […]
Dr. Vipul Chitalia Co-Director of the Thrombosis and Hemostasis in Health and Disease ARC Named the Director of the newly created Center for Cross Organ Vascular Pathology (COVP)
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine part of the American Heart Association’s new focused research network devoted to addressing disparities that intersect heart disease & cancer. Drs. Katya Ravid and Vipul Chitalia, co-directors of Thrombosis and Hemostasis ARC were awarded by the AHA, along with BUSM/BMC/VA colleagues, to lead a Center focused on […]
Katya Ravid, D.Sc., Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry, selected as the inaugural incumbent of the Barbara E. Corkey Professor of Medicine The Department of Medicine and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine are privileged to be able to recognize the example and the contributions of Drs. Ravid and Corkey through this professorship. […]
2025 Evans Center IBR Outstanding Research Collaborator This year two awards were presented: Dr. Florian Douam & Dr. Kevin 'Kip' Thomas Each recipient's contributions bridge multiple disciplines and contribute to the support and furtherance of the ARCs' mission through mentoring, engaging trainees and expert consult. Join us in extending our sincere appreciation and congratulations. […]
