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2010 Hoehn Lectures in Regulatory Science
The 2010 Hoehn Lectures in Regulatory Science were held May 10, 2010, featuring Prof. Charles Cooney from MIT and Dr. Steve Swanson from Amgen, Inc. More>> |
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Honoring Bill Giessen
Dr. Giessen, a Faculty Fellow of the Barnett Institute, was a beloved member of the Northeastern University community for more than forty years. More>> |
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2010 Francine and Michael Saferstein Memorial Lectures
The eleventh Francine and Michael Saferstein Memorial Lectures were presented on March 8, 2010 by Dr. Joseph Almog, Professor of Forensic Chemistry in the Casali Institute of Applied Chemistry, at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. More>> |
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John R. Engen Featured in Analytical Chemistry
The October 1 issue of Analytical Chemistry leads with a cover story by Prof. John R. Engen on "Analysis of Protein Conformation and Dynamics by Hydrogen/ Deuterium Exchange MS." This feature article is an update on the rapid progress, emerging applications, and current challenges of HX-MS. Read the article>> or Download the Podcast>>
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2009 Francine and Michael Saferstein Memorial Lectures in Forensic Science
Paul C. Gianelli, J.D., of Case Western Reserve University, was selected to discuss "Developments in Forensic Science" for the 2009 Saferstein Lectures. Read More>>
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State-of-the-Art Protein Analysis and Regulatory Science
In the summer of 2009, the Institute convened a 4 day intensive course, highlighting modern protein analysis methods relevant to the regulatory approval process. Students were introduced to the state-of-the-art in separations, mass spectrometry, carbohydrate analysis and protein degradation pathways. The Short Course was offered again in June, 2010. Click here to learn more>> |
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Barnett Institute Featured in C&E News Cover Story
The Chemical & Engineering News article, "Analyzing Protein Drugs:
Scientists Devise New Streamlined Methods to Understand the
Complexity of Biopharmaceuticals," highlights Barnett researchers,
methods, and Center for Advanced Regulatory Analysis. More>>
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Alumnus Claude Eon Speaks on the Role of Scientists in Society
Claude Eon, and his stellar career with the French Ministry of
Defense, exemplify the value of learning to apply chemistry,
over merely learning chemistry. Dr. Eon did postdoctoral work with
Dr. Karger in the early 1970s, and visited the Institute recently.
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William Hancock Collaborates on AIDS Vaccine Project
By studying the behavior of protein sugars in blood samples taken
from AIDS patients, William Hancock hopes to contribute to a major
effort by a Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) research center
to create an AIDS vaccine. More>>
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Q&A with Barry Karger on Biosimilar Pharmaceuticals
President Obama has urged the American Medical Association to
support the introduction of biosimilar drugs into the US market.
These generic versions of protein-based drugs have been
unavailable because legislators and the FDA have struggled to
agree on a regulatory path for approval. Dr. Barry Karger speaks
to these issues and the role the Institute can play. More>>
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Indi Zang Earns American Heart Association Student Fellowship
Tianzhu “Indi” Zang, a third-year graduate student at the Barnett Institute, recently won a two-year predoctoral fellowship from the
American Heart Association for his project, “Protein Modifications
and Crosslinking by Homocysteine Thiolactone in Cardiovascular
Diseases.” More>>
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Mark Mamula Describes Links Between Modified Proteins and Autoimmunity
Dr. Mark Mamula, Professor of Medicine at Yale University, visited the Barnett Institute on Feb 18 to discuss mechanisms of how protein modifications can induce automimmunity. More>>
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The 2009 Molecular Bioseparations (MSB) Meeting
This year's MSB meeting was the 20th anniversary of its founding by the Barnett Institute. Established as "HPCE" in 1989, , the meeting changed its name to "MSB" as interest expanded in the techniques of capillary electrochromatography and microfluidic devices. More>>
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