Bioengineering Spotlights
Feb 02, 2026
Giving Back and Going Forward in Bioengineering
Daniel Groysman, MS’26, bioengineering, is confidently on track to graduate this year. With an extensive skill set and determination, Groysman is becoming an excellent candidate for his future employers in the biomedical field.
Jan 22, 2026
Driven by Impact: A Bioengineering Researcher’s Story
Mahsa Karamzadeh, PhD ’27, bioengineering, blends her passion for engineering and call to service to fuel her research. Recently, Karamzadeh and her team published their study on Chiari Type 1 patients in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging journal.
Jan 20, 2026
Achievements and Impact with Aashna Mahurkar
Aashna Mahurkar, E’26, bioengineering, explores her passion for service and interest in medical devices throughout her studies at Northeastern. Recently, Mahurkar and her team won first place in the Fall 2025 Capstone Cup for bioengineering.
Jan 13, 2026
BioE PhD Students Receive 2026 AHA Predoctoral Fellowships
Catherine Karpova, PhD’27, and Stefanie DeFronzo, PhD’27, bioengineering, in BioE Professor Guohao Dai’s lab, were awarded 2026 American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowships.
Jan 13, 2026
From Ghana to Global Science: Harry Akligoh’s journey through innovation, dual degrees, and cross-continental research
Harry Akligoh, PhD’28, bioengineering, participating in Northeastern’s Global Dual PhD program, uses an innovation mindset to create new techniques for studying the connection between cancer treatments and cardiovascular problems through the Northeastern College of Engineering and the Université Paris-Saclay.
Nov 18, 2025
From Young Scholars Program to Full-Time Student
While in high school, Dmitra Mukasa, E’28, bioengineering, participated in the Young scholars’ program offered by Northeastern. There, she learned about Northeastern’s impactful research and vast array of career opportunities available to its students, sparking her interest in attending the school. Now, in her second year of undergraduate studies, Mukasa has found a degree path that encapsulates all her interests and aspirations, making her excited to continue the journey.
Nov 12, 2025
Integrating Data Analytics and Bioengineering to Enhance Lives
Isabella Ribeiro, E’25, bioengineering, MS’26, data analytics engineering, has always appreciated the analytical thinking and critical thinking skills that come with studying engineering. Her second co-op experience showed her how the analytical and critical thinking skills she values could be applied in the biotech industry, where she’s now passionate about using data and computation to enhance quality of life.
Oct 03, 2025
Life Experiences Sparks Interest in Improving Medical Industry
Chloe Shanebrook-Wein, E’26, bioengineering and biochemistry, has had many personal and academic experiences that have impacted her future career aspirations. Now that she is about to graduate, she is ready to apply her engineering background to the medical industry to improve the lives of society.