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What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?
Nikolai Slavov's lab.

What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?

These two terms are often used interchangeably, but dementia can be caused by diseases other than Alzheimer’s.
‘Game-changing’ Alzheimer’s research by Northeastern professor is major beneficiary of $50 million grant 
Nikolai Slavov wearing lab glasses while conducting alzheimers research

‘Game-changing’ Alzheimer’s research by Northeastern professor is major beneficiary of $50 million grant 

Nikolai Slavov, founder of Parallel2 Technology Institute, says the funding will be a “game changer” in understanding Alzheimer’s.
Northeastern University proteomics researcher receives grant from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to help map all cells in the human body to better understand cancer, diabetes, and other diseases

Northeastern University proteomics researcher receives grant from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to help map all cells in the human body to better understand cancer, diabetes, and other diseases

Assistant professor Nikolai Slavov has developed a data-driven technique to detect more than 2,000 proteins in a single cell.
How this researcher’s risky idea could mean big things for regenerative medicine

How this researcher’s risky idea could mean big things for regenerative medicine

Assistant professor Nikolai Slavov has devised a way to quantify 10x as many proteins in an individual cell as currently being identified.
After 52 years at Northeastern, professor Dan McCarthy retires

After 52 years at Northeastern, professor Dan McCarthy retires

Over the past six decades, thousands of students, faculty, and staff have had to the opportunity to work with—and learn from—Dan McCarthy. And he wouldn’t have it any other way. “I have three Ivy League degrees, but I’d trade them all to be at Northeastern,” he said. “I love this place.”
Engineering professor receives NIH ‘New Innovator Award’ for pioneering biomedical research

Engineering professor receives NIH ‘New Innovator Award’ for pioneering biomedical research

Direct evidence. It’s the holy grail in scientific discovery.
Northeastern launches master of science in innovation

Northeastern launches master of science in innovation

The yearlong graduate program is aimed at working professionals who want to become innovation leaders in the corporate environment.
Researchers as entrepreneurs

Researchers as entrepreneurs

Northeastern’s unique Lab to Ventures program guides top graduate students through the process of turning their research into independent, successful companies.
Northeastern launches new Center for Entrepreneurship Education

Northeastern launches new Center for Entrepreneurship Education

The center, made possible with a $5 million gift, helps foster and develop a new generation of entrepreneurs across academic disciplines.
Northeastern named a top university for innovation management

Northeastern named a top university for innovation management

The work of business professors Gloria Barczak, Edward McDonough III and Marc Meyer has brought Northeastern recognition as a top innovation management school.