Carolyn Marar received a Boston University Ignition Award to develop a microwave-based pain treatment.
Chronic pain impacts millions of people worldwide, often limiting quality of life and remaining difficult to treat with existing therapies. A new innovation emerging from Boston University aims to change that.
Carolyn has been awarded a Boston University Ignition Award to advance the development of a novel microwave-based pain treatment. The Ignition Award supports early-stage, high-potential technologies, helping researchers translate their ideas from the lab into real-world applications.
Her approach explores the use of targeted microwave energy as a non-invasive method to manage pain. By focusing on precision and minimizing disruption to surrounding tissue, this technology has the potential to offer a safer and more effective alternative to traditional treatments.
With support from the Ignition Award, Carolyn will continue refining the technology and working toward future clinical applications. This recognition highlights both the promise of her research and the growing role of innovative, interdisciplinary solutions in healthcare.