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5 Jun

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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12 May

Bouvé College PharmD student honored for excellence as student pharmacist

Congratulations to PharmD student Allison Bicker for receiving two exciting honors. 

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24 Apr

Dr. George Behrakis announced as speaker for Bouvé College 2023 Doctoral Commencement Ceremony

We’re excited to announce that Dr. George Behrakis will be the speaker at the 2023 Clinical and Practice Doctorate Hooding Ceremony for PharmD, DPT, and DNP.

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19 Apr

School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences student leadership workshop series returns

Save the date. The Student Leadership Transformation Program is returning for another workshop on May 16, 2023.

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6 Apr

School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences honors students, faculty, alumni at annual ceremony

Congratulations to the 2023 School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Awardees!

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30 Mar

Could a nasal spray deliver a novel gene therapy that stops opioid cravings and reduces relapse?

Opioid use disorder kills tens of thousands of Americans a year, upends the lives of many more and is notoriously difficult to treat. Could help come in the form of a nasal spray that delivers a novel gene therapy?

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27 Mar

Climate change is making seasonal allergies worse—can your nose handle it?

A March report says climate change is extending the pollen and mold allergy season and making it more intense.

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28 Feb

‘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.

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15 Dec

Bouvé pharmacy leaders receive funding for collaboration with MGH Division of Infectious Diseases

Congratulations Dr. Michael Gonyeau and Dr. Jenny Van Amburgh for receiving funding for their collaborative project with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). MGH’s Division of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control Unit, and the Center for Disaster Medicine (CDM) has been selected as a recipient under a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cooperative agreement […]

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6 Dec

Northeastern researcher finds new way to prevent the common cold (and maybe COVID-19)

Age-old mysteries of the common cold have long blocked scientists from developing a cure. Has a Northeastern researcher discovered a way past the congestion?

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30 Nov

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.

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14 Nov

Why it’s not too late to get your flu shot

Experts from Northeastern say the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving get-togethers are a great time to get vaccinated against seasonal influenza.

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4 Nov

Do we still need to hold onto COVID-19 vaccination cards?

Where is your COVID-19 vaccination card? Is it in your wallet or purse? Is it at home, buried in a pile of mail? Is it lost? If you’re not sure, you’re not alone. 

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2 Nov

How COVID-19 colliding with flu season and surge of RSV created ‘tripledemic’

Get ready for a bumpy ride, virus-wise, as autumn turns into winter this year. 

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18 Oct

Photos: Bouvé Flu Clinic 2022

Thanks to all who were involved in our Bouvé Flu Clinic, including our Pharmacy, BSN, BSN-NP direct entry, and PA students!

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25 Jul

Biden’s positive COVID-19 test helps raise awareness of treatments

Northeastern experts say that thanks to these measures, Biden’s prognosis is likely very good, making his case a success story in the fight against COVID-19.

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