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“Biology of the Lung: A Multi-Disciplinary Program” receives a five-year, $4.6 million T32 renewal

Boston University’s longest-running NIH-funded research training program, "Biology of the Lung: A Multi-Disciplinary Program," has received a five-year $4.6 million T32 renewal from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The award extends continuous NIH support for the program for years 51-55 and will continue multidisciplinary training in lung biology across three core areas: development […]

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Markus Bosmann R01 will study bacterial polyphosphate signaling to macrophages

Congratulations to Professor Markus Bosmann for receiving an exciting new R01 award for "Deciphering the Role of Bacterial Polyphosphates in Intestinal Immune Networks"! Mucosal barrier surfaces such as the lung and gastrointestinal tract are essential for protecting the body against infections while maintaining balanced interactions between microbes and the immune system. These tissues are also […]

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Sub-phenotypes of pneumonia defined by pulmonary histopathological features

Many host-directed therapies are available for severe pneumonia, including anti-inflammatories, immunostimulants, fibrinolytics, and more. Multiple clinical studies show that these therapies are effective in subsets of patients. Incomplete understanding of the varying types of lung biology that cause severe pneumonia prevents the rational and effective provision of host-directed therapies to appropriate patients. A team from […]

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