Samuel Scarpino Director of AI + Life Sciences, and Professor of the Practice s.scarpino@northeastern.edu 617.373.2482 Expertise applied mathmetics, computational biology, coronavirus, COVID-19, Genetics, machine learning, Mapping, network modeling, physics, population dynamics, Statistics, Vaccine Development, Variants Samuel Scarpino in the Press The Tribune U.S. Milk to Be Tested for Bird Flu Virus “The positive H5N1 samples from raw milk sitting on the shelves in California highlights the potential risk for milk processors who interact with milk before it’s pasteurized, and also to members of the public who consume raw milk,” said Samuel Scarpino, director of A.I. and life sciences at Northeastern University. Fox News Deadly virus samples went missing from lab in ‘major biosecurity breach,’ say authorities Sam Scarpino, PhD, director of AI and life sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, confirmed that the situation in Australia amounts to a “critical biosecurity lapse.” Fox News Bird flu surges in several US states with reports of new outbreaks: ‘Getting worse’ Sam Scarpino, PhD, director of AI and life sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, said he considers the increased H5N1 influenza cases “quite concerning.” Fox News Human bird flu case presumed in Canada, teenage patient is hospitalized Sam Scarpino, PhD, director of AI and life sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, said the potential H5N1 infection is Canada is “concerning” for two reasons. Possible Cluster of Human Bird-Flu Infections Expands in Missouri If there were large numbers of undetected infections, “we would see a really consistent wastewater signal,” said Sam Scarpino, director of A.I. and life sciences at Northeastern University. How Much Worse Would a Bird-Flu Pandemic Be? Certainly, compared with the 1918 pandemic, or even those in the 1950s and ’60s, modern medicine was better equipped to test for and treat flu; although vaccine uptake has never been perfect, the availability of any shots increased protection overall, Sam Scarpino, an infectious-disease modeler and the director of AI and life sciences at Northeastern University, told […] Federal Officials Find No Live Bird Flu Virus in Initial Milk Tests “The answer at this point seems pretty conclusive that pasteurized milk is safe,” said Samuel Scarpino, a professor of the practice in health sciences at Northeastern University. “The fact that it’s coming back negative is really strong evidence that, at least in the samples they tested, there’s no live virus.” Nature.com What toilets can reveal about COVID, cancer and other health threats There’s a “false sense of precision” in such estimates, says Sam Scarpino, an epidemiologist at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, who has worked on COVID-19 data systems. The Telegraph Person catches bird flu from cow raising infection concerns Prof Sam Scarpino, a professor of the Practice in Health Sciences and Computer Science at Northeastern University, added that the list of symptoms is reassuring. Conjunctivitis is a common symptom of bird flu in people, because our eyes actually contain “bird-flu-friendly” receptor cells. Winter Illness This Year Is a Different Kind of Ugly Since COVID’s arrival, experts have been fearfully predicting a winter worst: three respiratory-virus epidemics washing over the U.S. at once. Last year, those fears didn’t really play out, Sam Scarpino, an infectious-disease modeler at Northeastern University, told me. Samuel Scarpino for Northeastern Global News Bird flu mutations raise red flags. Northeastern expert warns of increasing human adaptation Bird flu mutations raise red flags. Northeastern expert warns of increasing human adaptation The virus likely mutated during the hospitalization of a Canadian teen, but risk of transmission is low, for now, a Northeastern expert says. Has the avian flu been spread by human contact? Are we on the brink of another epidemic? Has the avian flu been spread by human contact? Are we on the brink of another epidemic? Life sciences expert Samuel Scarpino says it’s time to ramp up response to avian flu after possible first human-to-human transmission. A person contracted bird flu. How worried should you be about the virus? A person contracted bird flu. How worried should you be about the virus? Bird flu is always a concern for health officials because of its effects on food supply chains and its potential for human infections. Can AI help scientists develop drugs faster? Northeastern Institute for Experiential AI explores how the emerging technology is reshaping pharmaceutical development Can AI help scientists develop drugs faster? Northeastern Institute for Experiential AI explores how the emerging technology is reshaping pharmaceutical development Artificial intelligence tools used for medical research powered by large language models could have helped cut that time in half. Responsible AI begins with ethics, security and transparency, Northeastern experts say Responsible AI begins with ethics, security and transparency, Northeastern experts say The theme of the conference was “Leading with AI Responsibly.” More than 200 people attended the event in person and hundreds watched online. Northeastern receives $17.5 million from CDC to launch infectious disease prediction center Northeastern receives $17.5 million from CDC to launch infectious disease prediction center Renowned network scientist Alessandro Vespignani will head a new innovation center that will prepare the United States for future epidemics. A global wastewater surveillance program could have stopped the spread of COVID-19, Northeastern researcher says A global wastewater surveillance program could have stopped the spread of COVID-19, Northeastern researcher says Samuel V. Scarpino says using wastewater surveillance as an early warning system could mitigate future global health threats. COVID-19 prison releases exposed inequities in the US incarceration system, Northeastern researchers say COVID-19 prison releases exposed inequities in the US incarceration system, Northeastern researchers say New data shows how the COVID-19 pandemic reversed a decade-long decrease in how many people of color were being incarcerated. Samuel Scarpino’s passion for artificial intelligence and why Northeastern is a global leader in the field Samuel Scarpino’s passion for artificial intelligence and why Northeastern is a global leader in the field After a stint as VP of pathogen surveillance at The Rockefeller Foundation, Scarpino now is director of the Institute for Experiential AI. Why it’s not too late to get your flu shot Why it’s not too late to get your flu shot Experts predict this year’s flu shot will be good for circulating strains and explain why getting it before Thanksgiving is the best idea
The Tribune U.S. Milk to Be Tested for Bird Flu Virus “The positive H5N1 samples from raw milk sitting on the shelves in California highlights the potential risk for milk processors who interact with milk before it’s pasteurized, and also to members of the public who consume raw milk,” said Samuel Scarpino, director of A.I. and life sciences at Northeastern University.
Fox News Deadly virus samples went missing from lab in ‘major biosecurity breach,’ say authorities Sam Scarpino, PhD, director of AI and life sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, confirmed that the situation in Australia amounts to a “critical biosecurity lapse.”
Fox News Bird flu surges in several US states with reports of new outbreaks: ‘Getting worse’ Sam Scarpino, PhD, director of AI and life sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, said he considers the increased H5N1 influenza cases “quite concerning.”
Fox News Human bird flu case presumed in Canada, teenage patient is hospitalized Sam Scarpino, PhD, director of AI and life sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, said the potential H5N1 infection is Canada is “concerning” for two reasons.
Possible Cluster of Human Bird-Flu Infections Expands in Missouri If there were large numbers of undetected infections, “we would see a really consistent wastewater signal,” said Sam Scarpino, director of A.I. and life sciences at Northeastern University.
How Much Worse Would a Bird-Flu Pandemic Be? Certainly, compared with the 1918 pandemic, or even those in the 1950s and ’60s, modern medicine was better equipped to test for and treat flu; although vaccine uptake has never been perfect, the availability of any shots increased protection overall, Sam Scarpino, an infectious-disease modeler and the director of AI and life sciences at Northeastern University, told […]
Federal Officials Find No Live Bird Flu Virus in Initial Milk Tests “The answer at this point seems pretty conclusive that pasteurized milk is safe,” said Samuel Scarpino, a professor of the practice in health sciences at Northeastern University. “The fact that it’s coming back negative is really strong evidence that, at least in the samples they tested, there’s no live virus.”
Nature.com What toilets can reveal about COVID, cancer and other health threats There’s a “false sense of precision” in such estimates, says Sam Scarpino, an epidemiologist at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, who has worked on COVID-19 data systems.
The Telegraph Person catches bird flu from cow raising infection concerns Prof Sam Scarpino, a professor of the Practice in Health Sciences and Computer Science at Northeastern University, added that the list of symptoms is reassuring. Conjunctivitis is a common symptom of bird flu in people, because our eyes actually contain “bird-flu-friendly” receptor cells.
Winter Illness This Year Is a Different Kind of Ugly Since COVID’s arrival, experts have been fearfully predicting a winter worst: three respiratory-virus epidemics washing over the U.S. at once. Last year, those fears didn’t really play out, Sam Scarpino, an infectious-disease modeler at Northeastern University, told me.