Faculty Research
Apr 05, 2023
Nonspherical Ultrasound Microbubbles
Bioengineering Assistant Professor Tao Sun recently published postdoctoral research on “Nonspherical ultrasound microbubbles,” in PNAS. Microbubbles (MB) are widely used for ultrasound imaging and ultrasound-mediated drug delivery; thus far, only spherical MB have been employed. Sun’s research shows that it is possible to generate nonspherical MB, which move closer to blood vessel walls and have longer circulation times in vivo upon intravenous administration in mice. Combined with transcranial focused ultrasound, nonspherical MB outperformed spherical MB in temporarily permeabilizing the blood–brain barrier, opening new avenues for drug delivery.
Apr 04, 2023
Extending the Sensitivity, Consistency and Depth of Single-Cell Proteomics
The laboratory of Allen Distinguished Investigator and BioE Associate Professor Nikolai Slavov published their research on “Prioritized mass spectrometry increases the depth, sensitivity and data completeness of single-cell proteomics” in Nature Methods. Their method consistently analyzes thousands of prioritized peptides across all single cells (thus increasing data completeness) while maximizing instrument time spent analyzing identifiable peptides, thus increasing proteome depth.
Mar 28, 2023
Dai and Huang-Saad Named AIMBE Fellows
BioE Associate Professors Guohao Dai and Aileen Huang-Saad were inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) Fellows Class of 2023. Dai was elected “for contributions in vascular mechanobiology and 3D bioprinting vascular networks for tissue engineering, regenerative medicine applications” and Huang-Saad was elected “for outstanding contributions to the development of BME entrepreneurship education microenvironments and studying their impact on the engagement of diverse populations.”
Mar 10, 2023
We Need People with Different Perspectives to Solve Problems
BioE Assistant Professor Mona Minkara speech at the United Nations about the need for visually impaired people in the field of science earned her a standing ovation.
Mar 07, 2023
Workflows for Single-Cell Proteomics
Allen Distinguished Investigator and BioE Associate Professor Nikolai Slavov’s research on “Initial recommendations for performing, benchmarking and reporting single-cell proteomics experiments” was published in Nature Methods.
Mar 02, 2023
Designs for a Non-Invasive Brain Imaging Head Probe
BioE Associate Professor Qianqian Fang was awarded a patent for “Optically monitoring brain activities using 3D-aware head-probe.”
Jan 25, 2023
Announcing Spring 2023 PEAK Experiences Awardees
Several engineering students and science students mentored by COE faculty are recipients of Northeastern’s Spring 2023 PEAK Experiences Awards. Base Camp Awardees Sophia Nguyen COE’26, “Neuromodulation of Motor Cortex’s Response to Different Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Pulse Waveforms” Mentor: Mathew Yarossi, Bouvé, Physical Therapy/Movement/Rehab Science This project seeks to use transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a noninvasive […]
Jan 18, 2023
NSF CAREER Award for Examining sRNAs as Potential Disease Prevention
Jiahe Li, BioE assistant professor, has been awarded a $636,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award, titled “Understanding and Harnessing Host-derived Small RNAs Against Opportunistic Pathogens,” to learn how to harness one of the body’s natural defense mechanisms to inhibit bad bacteria.