COVID-19 Coverage

Parents who forego COVID-19 vaccine for their children are less likely to seek information on it, study shows

Researchers at the Covid States Project sought to tease out where parents of both vaccinated and unvaccinated children get their information about the COVID-19 vaccine and matters affecting their children’s health. Northeastern experts explain their findings in a new survey.
- by Tanner Stening May 20, 2022
Experts weigh in: Is monkeypox the next COVID-19? Here's what we know.

The virus has unexpectedly spread to Europe, Australia, and North America, with the first U.S. patient undergoing treatment in Boston. “But it’s not something to panic about at this point,” says Brandon Dionne, an associate clinical professor in Northeastern’s department of pharmacy and health systems sciences.
- by Ian Thomsen May 20, 2022
Your Google searches and Tweets might help forecast the next disease outbreak

People leave a trail of breadcrumbs when they navigate the digital world, offering clues about what is happening in their lives—including their health. Northeastern’s Mauricio Santillana is using machine learning algorithms to turn those clues into an early warning system for disease outbreaks.
- by Eva Botkin-Kowacki May 17, 2022
Do at-home COVID-19 tests expire?

The short answer is yes, says Jared Auclair, director of the Biopharmaceutical Analysis Training Lab at Northeastern. Here’s a look at why different tests have different expiration windows, and the best way to store them at home.
- by Molly Callahan May 9, 2022
Are we out of the pandemic? What Fauci meant by ‘a transitional phase’

While Dr. Anthony Fauci’s comments last week signal hope that the U.S. and other nations could finally be moving into a post-pandemic world, officials should proceed with caution, Northeastern experts say.
- by Tanner Stening May 2, 2022
Contracting COVID-19 might increase your risk of Type 1 diabetes

A study of more than 27 million people across the U.S. has found a link between COVID-19 infections and Type 1 diabetes. Northeastern’s Trenton Honda says, “Our interest is really looking at the question, ‘Are there going to be hidden costs, even among those who are not at high risk from COVID itself, because of COVID, later on?’”
- by Eva Botkin-Kowacki April 28, 2022

Faculty Spotlight

Alessandro Vespignani

Sternberg Distinguished Professor of Physics, Computer Science and Health Sciences

Contact: a.vespignani@northeastern.edu

Faculty Spotlight

David Lazer

Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Computer and Information Sciences

Contact: d.lazer@northeastern.edu; 617.329.1010

COVID-19 Coverage

Parents who forego COVID-19 vaccine for their children are less likely to seek information on it, study shows

Experts weigh in: Is monkeypox the next COVID-19? Here's what we know.

Your Google searches and Tweets might help forecast the next disease outbreak

Do at-home COVID-19 tests expire?

Are we out of the pandemic? What Fauci meant by ‘a transitional phase’

Contracting COVID-19 might increase your risk of Type 1 diabetes

COVID-19 Faculty Expertise

Alessandro Vespignani

David Lazer

Northeastern COVID-19 Research in the Media

Rich countries getting new COVID vaccine before poorer ones

Florida’s decision on Covid vaccines for healthy kids adds to confusion and distrust

Massachusetts colleges ease COVID-19 measures

COVID-19 disruption, crime wave, 'defund police' mantra help fuel recent cop killings

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