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A new report from a group of Northeastern researchers explores across disciplines how biotech can ensure safe, sustainable life beyond Earth.
The key to international space cooperation is developments in biotechnology, Northeastern researchers say
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The NeuroPRISM lab, led by assistant psychology professor Stephanie Noble, makes tools that pave the way for reliable and reproducible neuroimaging of the brain.
Precise maps of the brain’s deepest corners are made possible through tools developed by these Northeastern researchers
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Northeastern University STEM students accelerate their professional development at the SASE National Conference
In October of 2023, the Northeastern Chapter of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) attended the 2023 SASE National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
Chakraborty awarded with $1.99 Million NIH Grant to Revolutionize glycoprotein Understanding and Biomaterial Design
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Assistant Professor Srirupa Chakraborty has secured a substantial $1.99 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a breakthrough project aimed at transforming our understanding of mucin related diseases and paving the way for innovative biomaterials.
Psychoactive pumpkin spice? This fall staple is spookier than it seems
Your pumpkin spice latte may be spookier than you think!
Discovery in electrochemistry has potential to advance early cancer detection, production of sustainable chemicals
A recent discovery has the potential to advance both the early detection of cancer and the sustainable production of chemicals such as ethanol, which is widely used as a mixture in gasoline.
Researcher uses gene regulation to improve drug delivery and treatment of rare genetic diseases
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is one of the most severe forms of muscular dystrophy. It’s also one of the most rare, as the genetic disease affects one in 3,500 to 5,000 newborn boys. For Ke Zhang, a professor of chemistry and chemical biology at Northeastern University, that’s still one too many.
Cannabis leads us to a revolutionary molecule for addressing pain management and opioid tolerance
Marijuana, pot, weed, mary jane, cannabis; whatever you call it or however you consume it, cannabis is treasured around the world. With the widespread legalization of medical marijuana in the United States — 38 states, three territories and the District of Columbia — there’s a buzz about it among scientists.
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.
Northeastern researcher at the forefront of global race to develop new form of clean energy
Sijia Dong, a Northeastern professor, has received a prestigious grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy to explore algorithms for simulations on quantum computers that may further the pursuit of renewable energy sources.