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Professor puts research into action to stop spread of disease
When comparing chefs to scientists, most people associate the former with being “creative” and the latter with being “rigorous.” But Samuel Scarpino doesn’t buy it. He’s a scientist with a passion for cooking, and he sees parallels between the two occupations. The fall, he joined the faculty in the College of Science. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

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Professor puts research into action to stop spread of disease

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