Thomas Webster

To fix big problems in medicine, he’s thinking smaller

Thomas Webster, a Northeastern professor working to develop nano-scale medicine and technology to more quickly diagnose health conditions, combat antibiotic resistance, and improve medical implants,…

by Laura Castañón January 8, 2019

Professor's FDA-approved nanotechnology may prevent complications from implants - like the one that ended Kyrie Irving's season.

Following a procedure in March on Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving's left knee, a bacterial infection was discovered, forcing him to have a follow-up…

by Allie Nicodemo April 19, 2018

Thomas Webster named Fellow of National Academy of Inventors

As a chemical engineer and biomaterials expert, Thomas Webster is excited about nanoparticles—specifically, their potential to help treat disease and build better medical devices. As…

by Allie Nicodemo December 13, 2017

Faculty’s summer assignment: prepare for the fall semester

Northeastern faculty members were hard at work this summer preparing to teach their fall courses. Here’s a look at some of the brand new courses…

by Greg St. Martin September 9, 2016

Northeastern faculty spark a sea change in the nanomedicine field

Professors Srinivas Sridhar and Thomas Webster launched the Nanomedicine Academy of Minority Serving Institutions to bring a diverse workforce into this emerging field and cutting-edge…

by Thea Singer January 4, 2016

Attack Ebola on a nanoscale

Department of Chemical Engineering Chair Thomas Webster explains how nanotechnology could be used to fight Ebola and other deadly viruses.

by Joe O'Connell August 8, 2014