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Lee Makowski
Professor and Chair, Department of Bioengineering

Lee Makowski for Northeastern Global News

COVID-19 can affect the blood. Its spike protein may be the culprit.

COVID-19 can affect the blood. Its spike protein may be the culprit.

The spike protein is an arm-like apparatus that might mimic proteins that regulate blood vessels and control the formation of blood clots.
New research offers ‘critical insights’ for treating, preventing Alzheimer’s disease

New research offers ‘critical insights’ for treating, preventing Alzheimer’s disease

Northeastern professor Lee Makowski suggests that Alzheimer’s may progress not like falling dominoes but rather like a fireworks display.
Bioengineering conference draws global research leaders

Bioengineering conference draws global research leaders

Northeastern creates new Department of Bioengineering

Northeastern creates new Department of Bioengineering