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Leila Deravi
Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Leila Deravi in the Press

Leila Deravi for Northeastern Global News

Octopus and squid pigments enhance sunscreen without harming the environment,  Northeastern researchers and company founders say
Leila Deravi and Camille Martin working in a lab.

Octopus and squid pigments enhance sunscreen without harming the environment,  Northeastern researchers and company founders say

Camille Martin and Leila Deravi co-founded Seaspire, a skincare ingredients company inspired by pigment in octopus and squid.
What are vampire facials? Do they work? And what went wrong in the procedures linked to HIV?
An electron microscope image that shows a human T cell, in blue, under attack by HIV, in yellow, the virus that causes AIDS.

What are vampire facials? Do they work? And what went wrong in the procedures linked to HIV?

Three women contracted HIV after having blood drawn for facial rejuvenation services at an unlicensed clinic.
What are the best products to prevent, relieve chapped lips?
A person holding a tin of Vaseline lip balm in their hand in front of a red background.

What are the best products to prevent, relieve chapped lips?

There’s a lot of options when it comes to lip products, but less is more when looking for something to relieve your chapped lips.
Northeastern University faculty members reflect on their commencement ceremonies

Northeastern University faculty members reflect on their commencement ceremonies

Passing around a quart of iced tea to stay hydrated. Corralling a loose cat. Getting drenched by torrential rain. We asked five faculty members from across the university’s schools and colleges to reflect upon their commencement ceremonies.
The secret of a squid’s ability to change colors may lie in an unexpected sparkle on its skin

The secret of a squid’s ability to change colors may lie in an unexpected sparkle on its skin

A finding in the cells of squid brings researcher Leila Deravi one step closer to finding a way to copy their color-changing abilities.