Mansoor Amiji Archives

Epipen was the only option for emergency treatment of allergic reactions, but the FDA just approved a new nasal spray that serves the same purpose. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

New neffy nasal spray alternative to the EpiPen could be ‘a gamechanger’ for people with allergies

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October and November are good times to get vaccinated against COVID-19, Northeastern professors of pharmacy say. Picture here is the SARS-CoV-2 XBB 1.5 Variant. Kraken. Coronavirus. 3D Render

Is the updated COVID vaccine a good match for the current variant and the emerging strain?

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01/16/24 - BOSTON, MA. - Vaccine stock photography on Jan. 16, 2024. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

How vaccines that target specific forms of cancer are showing great promise

A new treatment for two of the most deadly and hard-to-treat cancers could be coming in the form of a vaccine.

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12/08/23 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences Stephen Hatfield and his lab are researching T-Cells that hold promise of speeding up genetic treatments for cancer on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. The goal is to develop T-cells that would be available “off the shelf” rather than having to create individualized gene T-cell therapy for each patient – which takes precious weeks. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

How to make mRNA therapy safe from the start

The success of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 has unleashed a flood of interest in using the technology to create more vaccines and treatments for everything from rare diseases and infections to cancer.

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Pollen counts can cause seasonal allergy symptoms to blossom. There are remedies to tamp down the misery. Getty Images

How to beat spring allergies: 5 top tips from pharmacy experts

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Autumn brings changing leaves-and seasonal misery for those allergic to ragweed pollen and mold. And ragweed season is just getting longer. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Fall allergies are back. Why they may be worse than ever — and how to treat them

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Micro dosing with the Ozempic needle injection pen is gaining in popularity, but there’s no proof it is effective, Northeastern expert says. Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via AP

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

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

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05/31/23 - BOSTON, MA. - Inhaler illustration. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

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?

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Outdoor portrait photo of Mansoor Amiji, Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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

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