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The founder of “Bake It Till You Make It” was one of eight who received a 2026 Women Who Empower Innovator Awards fellowship.
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A new course at Northeastern will teach students about the patient perspective, including a pharmacy student’s experience with cancer.
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The CDC has a new leader. What should her game plan be?

The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new CDC director. Northeastern University experts weigh in on her most pressing priorities.
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