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Neutralizing HIV Function
Northeastern researchers have played a key role in studying how antibodies that neutralize HIV function are structured, a further step in ongoing global efforts by scientists to develop a vaccine for the pandemic virus that causes AIDS.
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Facilitating the Next Frontier of Medical Science
Northeastern University recently hosted top researchers, advocates and industry experts earlier this month for an engaging discussion about the future of biopharmaceuticals, considered by many to be the cutting edge of medical science in America.
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A Global Push to Unlock the Genome
A Northeastern chemistry professor is a leader in the international effort to advance the understanding of human genetics and genomics by assigning each of the 23 pairs of human chromosomes for in-depth study by research groups in different countries.
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Barnett Institute Hosts Short Course For FDA Examiners
The Barnett Institute at Northeastern University was invited to host a two-day short course on state-of-the-art protein characterization as applied to regulatory science to FDA examiners on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus in March. More>>
Well Known Chemist Shifts Focus to Sustainability
In honor of the 30th year of the Barnett Lectureship, the Barnett Institute at Northeastern University invited a guest speaker who is an expert in one of the hottest topics today – Sustainability. More>>
2011 Francine and Michael Saferstein Memorial Lectures
To mark the 12th annual Francine and Michael Saferstein Memorial Lectures, James Landers, professor of chemical engineering and pathology at the University of Virginia, was invited to discuss Integrated Microfluidic Systems for Genetic Analysis: Exploiting the Microscale for Ultrafast Forensic DNA Interrogation. More>>
Establishing the Center for Advanced Regulatory Analysis
The Barnett Institute has established a new Center for Advanced Regulatory Analysis (CARA), which was created through a recent generous gift from the Barnett family. More>>
Northeastern Researchers Gain a Voice in Federal Drug Policy
Prof. Graham Jones testified this November at a public hearing on "biosimilars" held by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). More>>
The Future of Drug Discovery
Faculty Fellow John Engen is at the forefront of research that will advance drug discovery and development by making it easier to analyze certain kinds of proteins, their role in disease, and their interactions with drugs and each other. More>>
2010 Hoehn Lectures in Regulatory Science
The 2010 Hoehn Lectures in Regulatory Science were held May 10, 2010, featuring Prof. Charles Cooney from MIT and Dr. Steve Swanson from Amgen, Inc. More>>
Remembering Bill Giessen
Dr. Giessen, a Faculty Fellow of the Barnett Institute, was a beloved member of the Northeastern University community for more than forty years. More>>
2010 Francine and Michael Saferstein Memorial Lectures
The eleventh Francine and Michael Saferstein Memorial Lectures were presented on March 8, 2010 by Dr. Joseph Almog, Professor of Forensic Chemistry in the Casali Institute of Applied Chemistry, at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. More>>
John R. Engen Featured in Analytical Chemistry
The October 1 issue of Analytical Chemistry leads with a cover story by Prof. John R. Engen on "Analysis of Protein Conformation and Dynamics by Hydrogen/ Deuterium Exchange MS." This feature article is an update on the rapid progress, emerging applications, and current challenges of HX-MS. Read the article>>
Paul C. Gianelli, J.D., of Case Western Reserve University, was selected to discuss "Developments in Forensic Science" for the 2009 Saferstein Lectures. Read More>>
State-of-the-Art Protein Analysis and Regulatory Science
In the summers of 2009 and 2010, the Institute convened a 4 day intensive course, highlighting modern protein analysis methods relevant to the regulatory approval process. Students were introduced to the state-of-the-art in separations, mass spectrometry, carbohydrate analysis and protein degradation pathways. Click here to learn more>>
Barnett Institute Featured in C&E News Cover Story
The Chemical & Engineering News article, "Analyzing Protein Drugs: Scientists Devise New Streamlined Methods to Understand the Complexity of Biopharmaceuticals," highlights Barnett researchers, methods, and Center for Advanced Regulatory Analysis. More>>
Alumnus Claude Eon Speaks on the Role of Scientists in Society
Claude Eon, and his stellar career with the French Ministry of Defense, exemplify the value of learning to apply chemistry, over merely learning chemistry. Dr. Eon did postdoctoral work with Dr. Karger in the early 1970s, and visited the Institute recently. More>>
William Hancock Collaborates on AIDS Vaccine Project
By studying the behavior of protein sugars in blood samples taken from AIDS patients, William Hancock hopes to contribute to a major effort by a Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) research center to create an AIDS vaccine. More>>
Q&A with Barry Karger on Biosimilar Pharmaceuticals
President Obama has urged the American Medical Association to support the introduction of biosimilar drugs into the US market. These generic versions of protein-based drugs have been unavailable because legislators and the FDA have struggled to agree on a regulatory path for approval. Dr. Barry Karger speaks to these issues and the role the Institute can play. More>>
Indi Zang Earns American Heart Association Student Fellowship
Tianzhu “Indi” Zang, a third-year graduate student at the Barnett Institute, recently won a two-year predoctoral fellowship from the
American Heart Association for his project, “Protein Modifications
and Crosslinking by Homocysteine Thiolactone in Cardiovascular
Diseases.” More>>
Mark Mamula Describes Links Between Modified Proteins and Autoimmunity
Dr. Mark Mamula, Professor of Medicine at Yale University, visited the Barnett Institute on Feb 18 to discuss mechanisms of how protein modifications can induce automimmunity. More>>
The 2009 Molecular Bioseparations (MSB) Meeting
This year's MSB meeting was the 20th anniversary of its founding by the Barnett Institute. Established as "HPCE" in 1989, , the meeting changed its name to "MSB" as interest expanded in the techniques of capillary electrochromatography and microfluidic devices. More>>
