School of Pharmacy

This image shows SARS-CoV-2 (round blue objects) emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19. The virus shown was isolated from a patient in the U.S. Photo by: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

How afraid of variants should we be?

The global death toll of the COVID-19 pandemic has surpassed 4 million, largely accelerated by dangerous variants of the coronavirus. Northeastern experts explain what you need to know about the risk of variants.

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki July 8, 2021

Pedestrians, some with masks, some without walk along the Las Vegas Strip on April 27, 2021

What do the new CDC mask guidelines mean?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that people fully vaccinated for the coronavirus no longer need to wear masks in public. How does that gibe with state and local rules mandating mask-wearing? And how will the new guidelines affect the vaccination rate? Northeastern faculty in law and public health unravel these questions.

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki May 14, 2021

Illustration by Hannah Moore/Northeastern University

Why kids hold the key to herd immunity

With COVID-19 vaccine trials underway for children, and Pfizer’s teen trial a success, young people are becoming a more prominent part of the fight against the coronavirus. And, Northeastern experts say, that could prove essential to reaching herd immunity.

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki April 1, 2021

Thomas Matta, an assistant clinical professor, and members of the National Guard, fill Pfizer vaccines at Florian Hall in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

How a clinical professor helps to tackle vaccination hesitancy, one clinic at a time

Thomas M. Matta is on the vaccination front lines to bolster confidence as he sets up small clinics in communities with at-risk populations in Massachusetts.

by Hillary Chabot March 24, 2021

The 10th annual Bouvé Health Fair and Flu Clinic will offer a range of health services and information to Northeastern students, faculty, and staff. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Free flu shots today at 10th annual Bouvé health fair

Today’s health fair and flu clinic in the Curry Student Center is the perfect opportunity to take stock of your health, with free flu shots, Zumba and yoga classes, health screenings, and wellness information available throughout the day.

by Molly Callahan October 5, 2016

Drug discovery and delivery research at Northeastern’s pharmacy school spurs innovation, collaboration

Throughout Northeastern’s School of Pharmacy, researchers are making progress in solving a range of pressing health challenges.

by Greg St. Martin November 12, 2015

Researchers find prescription drug benefit did not save money for Medicare

A research team led by Becky Briesacher, an associate professor in the School of Pharmacy, has disproved a belief that Medicare Part D impacts health outcomes and provides cost-offsets in other medical services.

by Joe O'Connell June 16, 2015

A promising alternative to medical marijuana

Assistant professor of pharmacy Ganesh Thakur has received a $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue his groundbreaking work to create a novel class of compounds to treat glaucoma.

by Joe O'Connell September 24, 2014

The changing face of pharmacy

Social scientists and scholars from around the world are convening at Northeastern this week for the International Social Pharmacy Workshop, a four-day conference focused on the psychosocial aspects of medication use.

by Joe O'Connell August 7, 2014

Health fair targets flu season

Wednesday’s 7th annual Bouvé Health Fair and Flu Clinic will feature free flu shots and health screenings as well as prizes for some 250 students, faculty, and staff.

by Joe O'Connell October 1, 2013