Courses
NNMD 4991. Research. (4 Hours)
Offers an opportunity to conduct research under faculty supervision. May be repeated twice.
Attribute(s): NUpath Integration Experience
NNMD 5270. Foundations in Nanomedicine: Therapeutics. (3 Hours)
Offers an interdisciplinary, state-of-the-art introduction to nanotechnology-based therapeutics. Covers the foundations of nanoparticle synthesis, characterization, scale-up, translation, and regulatory approval. Discusses disease-specific considerations for in vivo transport, targeting, and drug delivery. Offers students an opportunity to blog about enabling innovations in nanomedicine related to a disease of their choice. Features weekly case studies presented by Northeastern faculty and guest experts from academia, hospitals, and industry.
Attribute(s): NUpath Natural/Designed World, NUpath Writing Intensive
NNMD 5271. Foundations in Nanomedicine: Diagnostics. (3 Hours)
Offers an interdisciplinary, state-of-the-art introduction to nanotechnology-based diagnostics. Covers the foundations of in vitro diagnostics and in vivo imaging, including considerations for designing diagnostic tests, device research and development, innovation vs. invention, contrast agents, companion diagnostics, medical device regulation, device reporting requirements, and challenges unique to devices for global health. Highlights examples of diagnostic technologies currently in clinical trials through talks by Northeastern faculty and guest experts from academia, hospitals, and industry.
NNMD 5272. Nanomedicine Seminar. (1 Hour)
Presents examples of research and innovation in the field of nanomedicine, with a focus on emerging technologies to solve pressing problems in human health. Features both medical case studies and rotating talks from experts in hospitals, government, academia, and industry. Offers students opportunities to practice scientific and professional skills through interactive nanomedicine activities. This course may be repeated up to three times for credit.
NNMD 5274. Nanomedicine Seminar 2. (1 Hour)
Presents scientific findings and innovations in the field of nanomedicine by leading researchers and clinicians, with a focus on emerging technologies for public health. Offers students an opportunity to learn about unmet needs and career opportunities in nanomedicine. May be repeated without limit.
NNMD 5370. Nanomedicine Research Techniques. (4 Hours)
Offers an in-depth look at laboratory methods and tools for studying nanomaterials used in biology and medicine. Includes hands-on sessions with experts in nanoparticle synthesis, electron microscopy, optical microscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, high-performance liquid chromatography, in vitro measurements of nanoparticle bioactivity and cytotoxicity, and in vivo measurements of treatment efficacy.
NNMD 5470. Nano/Biomedical Commercialization: Concept to Market. (3 Hours)
Offers a comprehensive overview of the commercialization process for nano- and biomedical technologies. Discusses the key elements of a successful business plan, including scientific innovation, market assessment, customer discovery, intellectual property protection, business modeling, and value extraction. Also covers regulatory processes and market-specific strategies for raising capital. Offers students an opportunity to gain entrepreneurship skills through the creation of a team business proposal. Students have opportunities to interact with guest entrepreneurs.
Attribute(s): NUpath Creative Express/Innov
NNMD 5570. Preclinical and Clinical Study Design. (3 Hours)
Offers an in-depth look at preclinical and clinical considerations for drug discovery and development. Emphasizes identifying and addressing challenges associated with animal models, evaluation of drug-tissue interactions, qualifying for good laboratory practices, clinical trial design, patient stratification, and clinical trial management. Identifies key terminology and statistical considerations used in preclinical and clinical settings. Students practice steps of preclinical and clinical translation through a combination of case studies, data analysis, discussions, and a team project.
Prerequisite(s): (NNMD 5270 with a minimum grade of B or NNMD 5271 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of B ) or graduate program admission
NNMD 6272. Professional Nanomedicine Seminar. (0 Hours)
Presents examples of research and innovation in the field of nanomedicine, with a focus on emerging technologies to solve pressing problems in human health. Features both medical case studies and rotating talks from experts in hospitals, government, academia, and industry. Offers students opportunities to practice scientific and professional skills through interactive nanomedicine activities. May be repeated up to three times.
NNMD 6370. Nanomedicine Experiential Capstone. (4 Hours)
Offers hands-on experience in the design, synthesis, and optimization of a nanoparticle using high-throughput microfluidics. Students work in teams to rationally design and synthesize a therapeutic nanoparticle, as well as develop and implement in vitro nanocharacterization protocols. Involves iterative collection, analysis, and interpretation of laboratory data to optimize nanoparticle synthesis.
Prerequisite(s): NNMD 5370 with a minimum grade of B
NNMD 6372. Professional Nanomedicine Seminar. (0 Hours)
Presents examples of research and innovation in the field of nanomedicine, with a focus on emerging technologies to solve pressing problems in human health. Features both medical case studies and rotating talks from experts in hospitals, government, academia, and industry. Offers students opportunities to practice scientific and professional skills through interactive nanomedicine activities. May be repeated up to three times.
NNMD 6500. Professional Development for Co-op. (0 Hours)
Introduces the cooperative education program. Presents co-op policies, procedures, and expectations of the program and co-op employers. Covers career paths, choices, professional behaviors, work culture, and career decision making. Offers students an opportunity to assess their workplace skills, interests, and values and discuss how they impact personal career choices; prepare a professional-style resumé; study proper interviewing techniques; and gain an understanding of the opportunities available to them for co-op. Familiarizes students with workplace issues relative to their field of study and presents how to use NUworks in the job-search and referral process.
NNMD 6962. Elective. (1-4 Hours)
Offers elective credit for courses taken at other academic institutions. May be repeated without limit.
NNMD 6964. Co-op Work Experience. (0 Hours)
Provides eligible students with an opportunity for work experience. May be repeated thrice.
Prerequisite(s): NNMD 6500 with a minimum grade of B
NNMD 6984. Research. (4 Hours)
Offers an opportunity to conduct research under faculty supervision.