Bouvé College of Health Sciences

05/26/2026

CAR-T cell immunotherapy has transformed treatment for blood cancers, but it has largely failed against solid tumors like lung, breast, and kidney cancer. Bouvé researcher Stephen Hatfield is working to change that.

His lab used a precise gene-editing technique called base editing to engineer CAR-T cells that can resist the immune-suppressive environment inside solid tumors, achieving complete tumor elimination in mouse models. The approach could also make treatments available "off-the-shelf," cutting the months-long wait patients currently face while their own cells are harvested and engineered.

The research, published in Nature Communications, represents a meaningful step toward bringing this therapy into human clinical trials.
➡️ https://news.northeastern.edu/2026/04/09/time-saving-cancer-treatment/

New research shows how to remove obstacles to solid tumor cancer treatments with genetic engineering.

05/22/2026

History was made at the 2026 London Marathon when Sabastian Sawe of Kenya crossed the finish line in 1:59:30, becoming the first person to officially break the two-hour marathon barrier.

What does it take to run that fast? Bouvé faculty Stephen Clark, David Nolan, and Rui Li break down the science behind the record, from mitochondrial training and breathing technique to shoe technology, race conditions, and the mental focus required to push through the final miles.
➡️ https://news.northeastern.edu/2026/05/07/sub-two-hour-marathon-world-record/

A marathon officially completed under two hours is an immense feat, Northeastern experts said. What’s the next record for endurance runners?

05/20/2026

Menopause affects more than 1 billion women worldwide, yet fewer than 2% of physicians receive training on it. Bouvé researchers are working to change that.

Rupal Patel, Aarti Sathyanarayana, and Leanne Chukoskie have launched the Center for Women's Health and Economic Wellbeing (WHEALTH) at Northeastern to study how menopause impacts not just health, but women's careers and economic lives. From brain fog and sleep disruption to workforce participation, their work addresses a gap that science has too long ignored.

Read more about their research and the new center ➡️ https://news.northeastern.edu/2026/04/08/menopause-workplace-research-center/

Menopause is a long understudied and under-discussed part of women’s health. Northeastern researchers are working to change that.

05/18/2026

Shoulder pain keeping you up at night? You might have a rotator cuff injury, and it may be more common than you think.

Bouvé faculty Jason Parente, David Nolan, Eric Folmar, and Stephen Clark explain what the rotator cuff actually does, why tears are a normal part of aging, and what you should do when wear and tear becomes painful or disabling.

Spoiler: physical therapy is usually the first and best step. Read more ➡️ https://news.northeastern.edu/2026/04/17/rotator-cuff-pain-experts/

Northeastern experts explain pain, injury, prevention and treatment of the rotator cuff muscles in the shoulder

05/15/2026

Commencement season is here, and Bouvé faculty have some wisdom to share with the Class of 2026.

Elyse Watkins encourages new graduates to be kind and invest in their networks. Katherine Simmonds reminds them to follow their passions and bring their talents to people and places that need them. Leanne Chukoskie challenges graduates to shift their thinking from "networking" to building genuine communities of belonging.

Their advice is part of a wider roundup of guidance from Northeastern faculty across the global network. Congratulations to all of our graduates!
🎓➡️ https://news.northeastern.edu/2026/04/27/2026-graduate-advice/

Northeastern faculty from London to Boston to Oakland offered advice for graduates entering the workforce.

05/13/2026

Sneezing is one thing. But the fatigue, brain fog, and irritability that come with spring allergies? Those symptoms often go unrecognized.

Bouvé faculty Mansoor Amiji and Jenny Van Amburgh break down why seasonal allergies drain your energy and what you can do about it, from antihistamines and nasal steroids to simple non-medication strategies.

➡️ https://news.northeastern.edu/2026/04/21/allergy-fatigue-brain-fog/

Springtime allergies can cause fatigue and brain fog. Northeastern experts explain what OTC remedies can help.

05/11/2026

When hantavirus spread aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic, killing three passengers, the world had questions. Here's what our Bouvé faculty have to say.

Neil Maniar, Joshua Merson, and Stephen Wood broke down how the virus spreads, why it progresses so quickly, and what makes this outbreak potentially unusual as a rare case of human-to-human transmission.

Read the full Northeastern Global News story to learn what you need to know about hantavirus ➡️ https://news.northeastern.edu/2026/05/05/what-is-hantavirus-cruise/

Three passengers on a Dutch cruise ship have died from hantavirus. Northeastern experts explain how it spreads and what you need to know

04/15/2026

💙 Thank you, Bouvé community! 💙

Giving Day 2026 is a wrap, and we are so incredibly grateful. To every donor, sharer, cheerleader, and champion who showed up for Bouvé, we thank you.

Your generosity directly fuels student scholarships, groundbreaking research, and the next generation of healthcare leaders who will change lives. Every single gift is a vote of confidence in the future of health.

We are so proud of this community. Together, you are proving what we've always known: when Bouvé shows up, we show up big. 🩺🎓

Thank you for believing in our students, our mission, and the power of health to move us all forward.

04/14/2026

Northeastern Giving Day is HERE! And Bouvé College of Health Sciences has 11 challenges ready to be unlocked.

From 15 donors to 250. From $500 to $10,000. Every gift to every fund counts toward something bigger.

Here's where we need you:
🔬 Edge Lab: 15 donors → $2,500
🩺 PA 35 Year: 35 donors → $2,000
🌍 Public Health ($100): 10 donors → $500
🌍 Public Health (70): 70 donors → $500
💉 van Pelt Scholarship: 25 donors → $2,500
🧠 Neurodiversity: 25 donors → $10,000
👩‍⚕️ Dean Sceppa: 70 faculty/staff → Dean's gift
💙 Dean's Fund: 150 donors → Haley Waud '12 gift
🏃 100 Donor: 100 donors → $5,000 PT Fund
💊 250 Donor: 250 donors → $10,000 PA Fund
🏥 Nursing: 55 donors → $5,000 in memory of Joanne Wood

Every gift. Every fund. All day.

🔗➡️ https://givingday.northeastern.edu/s/bouve-college-of-health-sciences

04/13/2026

Tomorrow is Giving Day! And we wanted to close our countdown with the challenge that means the most.

Matt Trombadore has made a deeply personal commitment: when 55 donors give to the School of Nursing Dean's Fund, he will unlock a $5,000 gift in memory of his wife, Joanne Wood.

Nursing is a calling. And those who answer that call, whether as students, faculty, or the patients they serve, know what it means to show up for someone on their hardest days.

Joanne knew that. And this gift is one way her memory lives on in the next generation of nurses who will carry that same spirit forward.

55 donors. $5,000. A life honored. A legacy continued.

Tomorrow, we give together.

🔗➡️ https://givingday.northeastern.edu/s/fund-details?dc=GF2000-26