News
Q&A with Aditi Doshi, MS in Biotechnology
What’s your name, the program you are currently receiving your degree in, and expected graduation? My name is Aditi Doshi. I just wrapped up my fourth semester for the MS in Biotechnology, with a concentration in Enterprise. I will be graduating in May 2024, and I start my co-op at Moderna in January! Who is […]
January 02, 2024
Q&A with Aditi Doshi, MS in Biotechnology
This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. What’s your name, the program you are currently receiving your degree in, and expected graduation date? My name is Aditi Doshi. I just finished my fourth semester for the MS in Biotechnology, with a concentration in Enterprise. I will graduate in May 2024 and […]
January 02, 2024
Scientific researcher by day and champion diver at night. This Northeastern athlete leads dual lives
By day Erin Murphy was outfitted with personal protective equipment in a biotech wet lab as she explores potential remedies for infectious diseases. At night the Northeastern junior was back on campus diving with her Husky teammates in pursuit of a conference championship.When exhaustion chased her to bed, Murphy reminded herself this is why she […]
January 02, 2024
Biotechnology
How the Amgen Biotech Experience is revolutionizing STEM education worldwide
The Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE), managed by the Amgen Foundation, a philanthropic branch of the renowned Amgen biotechnology company, is a hands-on, inquiry-based science education program designed for middle and high school students.
December 06, 2023
Q&A with Janvi Choksi, MS Biotechnology
Hello everyone! I am Janvi Choksi, currently pursing Master’s Of Science in Biotechnology and my expected date to graduation is December 31st, 2024.
August 29, 2023
Biotechnology
Rapid rise in monkeypox spurs calls for better tests, more vaccine doses
Northeastern University educators are calling for more comprehensive testing and vaccine dosages to combat the viral outbreak.
August 04, 2022
Bioinformatics, Biotechnology
Northeastern’s Life Sciences Testing Center is helping Boston biotech develop best practices for monkeypox testing
Northeastern faculty in the Life Sciences Testing Center are working with Boston biotech company Ginkgo Bioworks to help detect and prevent the spread of monkeypox.
July 28, 2022
Biotechnology, College of Science
Master of Science in Biotechnology set to launch at Toronto campus
As a new masters program, Masters of Science in Biotechnology, comes to Northeastern this fall, Jared Auclair and Hazel Sive discuss what this program means for students and the future of biotech.
January 28, 2022
Biotechnology
Has Omicron peaked? An unexpected source offers clues.
Not everyone is getting tested for COVID-19, therefore positive tests are not indicative of all existing cases. Something everyone does do? "Basically, everybody poops," says professor Neil Maniar. He and Jared Auclair offer wastewater as a better measure of the population's cases.
January 13, 2022
Which COVID-19 test should I take before the holidays?
This holiday season has collided with a surge in COVID-19 cases. Many people have added another task to their travel and party planning to-do lists: Get tested. Jared Auclair comments on holiday vaccinations for News at Northeastern.
December 21, 2021
Biotechnology
Northeastern University wins competitive federal grant to help broaden job opportunities in biotech across New England
Jared Auclair, associate dean of professional program and graduate affairs in the College of Science at Northeastern, is awarded a federal grant to expand biomanufacturing in New England.
December 14, 2021
Landmark study into the genetic disorder offers clues into links between metabolism and mental health
Researchers at Northeastern and neighboring colleges say they’ve made a landmark discovery that takes a deeper look at the metabolic and biochemical origins of a debilitating genetic disease known to cause a range of symptoms and health problems. A new study, published Wednesday, focused on a severe neurodevelopmental disorder referred to as 16p11.2 Deletion Syndrome, […]
December 03, 2021
This student’s interdisciplinary research lands him a Churchill Scholarship nomination.
Churchill Scholarship nominee, Cameron Young, shares his NU experience at the College of Science and College of Engineering.
December 01, 2021
Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Northeastern’s Covid-19 testing center is ready to identify the omicron variant
As the world scrambles to make sense of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus, Northeastern is ready to spot it if it enters our community. Northeastern’s COVID-19 testing laboratory can already detect the omicron variant through existing protocols. And that could save the university community precious time in identifying and responding to any threat […]
November 30, 2021