Understanding the structures of life at a near-atomic scale
Studying the biological structures of viruses, proteins and other tiny macromolecules is key to understanding how life systems function and what happens when disease or injury cause these systems to break down.
These macromolecules are so small that traditional microscopes can’t see them very well. Instead, it takes a special kind of microscope to view these samples at the scale needed to fully understand them. The more powerful the microscope, the better researchers are able to map out the samples’ unique structures and applications.
Scientists at Boston University have the tools to do just that. Enter the Cryogenic Electron Microscopy (CryoEM) Core Facility, launched in April 2024 at the Center for Advanced Biomedical Research on the BU Medical Campus.
Over 360 Graduate Medical Sciences students walked during the 2026 Master’s and MD & PhD Convocation exercises, held on Thursday, May 14 at the Boston University Track & Tennis Center. The Master’s Ceremony started at 10 a.m., followed by the MD & PhD Ceremony at 3 p.m. Graduates from August 2025 and January 2026, as […]
Sharing research is a deep and meaningful experience for trainees and faculty. Originally from Texas, now in her fourth year as an MD/PhD student, Brittny Garcia thought she’d made her peace with New England winters. Despite this year’s relentless snowstorms and bitter cold, which may have made her long for warmer places, she didn’t second-guess her […]
Boston University has introduced a new Double Terrier Scholarship, designed to make graduate education more accessible and affordable for BU alumni. This scholarship is available to those have earned their bachelor's degrees at BU. It guarantees a 25% award toward eligible master's programs starting in Summer 2026 or later. No separate application is required, as […]
Graduate Medical Sciences has awarded four high-achieving, graduating students with Outstanding Student Achievement Awards in the “Outstanding Research” and “Community Service” categories. The “Outstanding Research” Award recognizes achievement related to scientific impact, breakthroughs and intellectual contributions during a student’s time at GMS. The “Community Service” Award recognizes initiative and leadership related to service either in […]