Mansoor Amiji

 Why do some vaccines (polio, measles) prevent diseases, while others (COVID-19, flu) only reduce their severity?

Bouvé experts say vaccines differ according to whether the viruses they’ve been designed to quell are mutating or stable.

‘It’s notoriously difficult to treat.’ Northeastern scientists developing a better treatment for pancreatic cancer

Northeastern is working on a novel drug delivery system that uses nanotechnology to infuse pancreatic cancer tumors with a potent chemotherapy agent. The system would also enhance immunotherapy with antibody treatment.

Are combined COVID-flu vaccines, or universal flu shots, really a good idea? Here’s what you need to know

Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are currently developing and testing various “combined” vaccines to guard against diseases such as COVID-19, influenza and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) in one single injection.

Are my eye drops safe to use? OTC medications aren’t subject to the same testing as prescription meds, drug expert says

The Food and Drug Administration is warning U.S. consumers not to use certain over-the-counter eye drops, as more than two dozen eye products from several major brands carry risk of infection. 

AstraZeneca admitted in court that its vaccines can cause rare blood clotting condition. Should that give its recipients pause?

Bouvé researchers awarded TIER 1 grants

Bouvé’s Mansoor Amiji among three Northeastern professors recognized for extraordinary achievement in the field of medical and biological engineering

Can you overdose on over-the-counter allergy medication?

Will the remedies seasonal allergy sufferers rely on for relief hold up to the newest onslaught of respiratory irritants?

Do mRNA vaccines hold the key to stopping cancer in its tracks? Northeastern University vaccine experts talk recent developments

Does microdosing Ozempic work? What are experts saying about diabetes drug also used for weight loss?