Northeastern’s new doctoral program in personal health informatics — the first of its kind in the nation — will prepare students for researching and developing new technologies that can have a global impact on healthcare.
Drug discovery symposium maps new frontiers, collaborations
At a symposium hosted by Northeastern on Tuesday, a pioneering chemist marveled at the human body’s ability to flourish in the face of exposure to thousands of harmful pathogens.
School of Pharmacy celebrates 50 years of excellence
Over the weekend, generations of Northeastern alumni, faculty, staff, university leaders, and current students, came together to commemorate the school’s proud history and look forward to its bright future.
Free flu shots and health screenings
Phi Delta Chi, Northeastern’s fraternity of pharmacy students, will host the annual Bouvé College of Health Sciences Health Fair and Free Flu Clinic on Wednesday.
PA program honors four decades of service
Suzanne Greenberg, who in 1971 established Northeastern’s physician assistant program, was honored this summer with its Outstanding Service Award.
The language of neural cells
Heather Clark, an associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences, has received a $300,000 Young Faculty Award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to explore neural cell communication.
3Qs: How much ‘faster, higher, stronger’ can Olympic athletes get?
Exercise science expert Greg Cloutier explains why Olympic athletes are able to continue breaking world records.
40th physician assistant class graduates
Wednesday’s graduation ceremony focused on the evolving nature of the field and the importance of committing to patient care.
Study: Survival expectations predict mental and physical health
Adolescents who express uncertainty about living past young adulthood are more likely than optimistic individuals to attempt suicide more than a decade later.
Two graduate students named Schweitzer Fellows
A pair of students will spend the next year addressing healthcare disparities in underserved communities.
3Qs: The fastest man on no legs
David Nolan, an associate clinical professor of physical therapy, says a South African sprinter should be allowed to compete in the Olympics wearing high-tech carbon-fiber prosthetic legs.
Healthy support for city’s Puerto Rican community
A new initiative by Carmen Sceppa, associate professor of health sciences, aims to improve the health of Boston’s Puerto Rican community, which suffers disproportionately from ailments such as heart disease and diabetes.
