Mansoor Amiji University Distinguished Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences m.amiji@neu.edu 617.373.3137 Expertise COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccines, drug delivery systems, johnson & johnson vaccine, monkeypox, nanomedical technologies, Novavax, polymeric biomaterials, Vaccine Development, Vaccines, Variants Mansoor Amiji in the Press Verywell Health Is ‘Microdosing’ Ozempic Safe? Another problem with microdosing from vials is that the patients may reuse needles, which can pose a risk of infection or contamination, said Mansoor Amiji, PhD, RPh, a professor of chemical engineering and pharmaceutical sciences at Northeastern University. Scientists finally know why people get more colds and flu in winter To understand why this occurs, Bleier and his team and coauthor Mansoor Amiji, who chairs the department of pharmaceutical sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, went on a scientific detective hunt. Knowridge Science Report Scientists find new way to prevent the common cold The samples were divided and cultured in Amiji’s Northeastern lab at the normal body temperature of 37 degrees Celsius as well as at 32 degrees Celsius, which is the plummeting temperature of the nasal pathway when people are outdoors in cold weather. Wired Magazine Why Do You Get Sick in the Winter? Blame Your Nose This precious mucus contains tiny extracellular vesicles—nano-sized lipid spheres—that may be critical to combating viruses like those that cause the common cold. In work recently published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Bleier, along with Mansoor Amiji, a chemist at Northeastern University, determined that during viral infection, cells in the nose release a […] Everything to know about the common cold and how to treat symptoms “Our study is really focused on prevention, that initial exposure and how to enhance your defenses,” said lead author Mansoor Amiji, professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Northeastern University. Scientists finally know why people get more colds and flu in winter To understand why this occurs, Bleier and his team and coauthor Mansoor Amiji, who chairs the department of pharmaceutical sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, went on a scientific detective hunt. Euronews Why do we get sick in the winter? A scientific reason for common colds was right under our noses Mansoor Amiji, a pharmaceutical sciences professor at Boston’s Northeastern University, who co-led the latest study, expects the nose’s innate response to pathogens could be tested against a wide range of viruses. The National Scientists discover why colds are more common in winter A 2018 study led by Dr Bleier and Prof Mansoor Amiji, a specialist in pharmaceutical sciences at Northeastern University, uncovered an innate immune response triggered when bacteria is inhaled through the nose. Scientists finally know why people get more colds and flu in winter To understand why this occurs, Bleier and his team and coauthor Mansoor Amiji, who chairs the department of pharmaceutical sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, went on a scientific detective hunt. Popular Science Cold temperatures could make our respiratory systems more vulnerable to infection “We’ve uncovered a new immune mechanism in the nose that is constantly being bombarded, and have shown what compromises this protection,” said Mansoor M. Amiji, a professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Northeastern University and co-author, in a statement. Mansoor Amiji for Northeastern Global News Why are lower-cost weight-loss drugs not available? A Northeastern expert explains Why are lower-cost weight-loss drugs not available? A Northeastern expert explains A Northeastern pharmacy professor explains why low cost weight loss drugs like compounded semaglutide are disappearing. How to beat spring allergies: 5 top tips from pharmacy experts How to beat spring allergies: 5 top tips from pharmacy experts Advice includes over-the-counter and prescription medications, as well as lifestyle adjustments that can make it safe to enjoy the outdoors. US government to require placebo testing of all new vaccines. How will it affect updated COVID shots? US government to require placebo testing of all new vaccines. How will it affect updated COVID shots? Northeastern expert Mansoor Amiji says requiring placebo trials for changes to existing vaccines may delay the availability of updated ones. Students, faculty recognized for scholarship, research and innovation at Academic Honors Convocation Students, faculty recognized for scholarship, research and innovation at Academic Honors Convocation Northeastern’s highest achievers across its 13 global campuses were celebrated at the 15th annual Academic Honors Convocation. Northeastern professor Mansoor Amiji applies nanotechnology and novel delivery strategies to improve treatment for many diseases Northeastern professor Mansoor Amiji applies nanotechnology and novel delivery strategies to improve treatment for many diseases Northeastern professor Mansoor Amiji applies nanotechnology and novel delivery strategies to improve treatment for many diseases. Does microdosing Ozempic work? What are experts saying about diabetes drug also used for weight loss? Does microdosing Ozempic work? What are experts saying about diabetes drug also used for weight loss? The efficacy of microdosing Ozempic has yet to be determined by clinical trials, says Northeastern professor Mansoor Amiji. Fall allergies are back. Why they may be worse than ever — and how to treat them Fall allergies are back. Why they may be worse than ever — and how to treat them Northeastern professor Mansoor Amiji provides expert advice on how to relieve your weed pollen and mold allergies. New neffy nasal spray alternative to the EpiPen could be ‘a gamechanger’ for people with allergies New neffy nasal spray alternative to the EpiPen could be ‘a gamechanger’ for people with allergies Many people don’t carry an EpiPen due to the cost, size, and fact that it involves using a needle. This new product addresses those concerns. Will people sign up for Moderna’s combo COVID-19-flu shot? Convenience may increase vaccinations, experts say Will people sign up for Moderna’s combo COVID-19-flu shot? Convenience may increase vaccinations, experts say A Northeastern expert says COVID vaccinations will go up with the dual shot, but some might shy away from the mRNA technology. AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine and blood clots — what you need to know AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine and blood clots — what you need to know Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca admitted in court this week that its COVID-19 vaccine can cause a rare but deadly blood-clotting condition.
Verywell Health Is ‘Microdosing’ Ozempic Safe? Another problem with microdosing from vials is that the patients may reuse needles, which can pose a risk of infection or contamination, said Mansoor Amiji, PhD, RPh, a professor of chemical engineering and pharmaceutical sciences at Northeastern University.
Scientists finally know why people get more colds and flu in winter To understand why this occurs, Bleier and his team and coauthor Mansoor Amiji, who chairs the department of pharmaceutical sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, went on a scientific detective hunt.
Knowridge Science Report Scientists find new way to prevent the common cold The samples were divided and cultured in Amiji’s Northeastern lab at the normal body temperature of 37 degrees Celsius as well as at 32 degrees Celsius, which is the plummeting temperature of the nasal pathway when people are outdoors in cold weather.
Wired Magazine Why Do You Get Sick in the Winter? Blame Your Nose This precious mucus contains tiny extracellular vesicles—nano-sized lipid spheres—that may be critical to combating viruses like those that cause the common cold. In work recently published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Bleier, along with Mansoor Amiji, a chemist at Northeastern University, determined that during viral infection, cells in the nose release a […]
Everything to know about the common cold and how to treat symptoms “Our study is really focused on prevention, that initial exposure and how to enhance your defenses,” said lead author Mansoor Amiji, professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Northeastern University.
Scientists finally know why people get more colds and flu in winter To understand why this occurs, Bleier and his team and coauthor Mansoor Amiji, who chairs the department of pharmaceutical sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, went on a scientific detective hunt.
Euronews Why do we get sick in the winter? A scientific reason for common colds was right under our noses Mansoor Amiji, a pharmaceutical sciences professor at Boston’s Northeastern University, who co-led the latest study, expects the nose’s innate response to pathogens could be tested against a wide range of viruses.
The National Scientists discover why colds are more common in winter A 2018 study led by Dr Bleier and Prof Mansoor Amiji, a specialist in pharmaceutical sciences at Northeastern University, uncovered an innate immune response triggered when bacteria is inhaled through the nose.
Scientists finally know why people get more colds and flu in winter To understand why this occurs, Bleier and his team and coauthor Mansoor Amiji, who chairs the department of pharmaceutical sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, went on a scientific detective hunt.
Popular Science Cold temperatures could make our respiratory systems more vulnerable to infection “We’ve uncovered a new immune mechanism in the nose that is constantly being bombarded, and have shown what compromises this protection,” said Mansoor M. Amiji, a professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Northeastern University and co-author, in a statement.