Mansoor Amiji University Distinguished Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences firstname.lastname@example.org 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 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. Why Do We Get More Colds In Winter? Scientists Have Discovered The Answer Researchers from Boston’s Mass Eye and Ear hospital and the Northeastern University have subsequently concluded there is a “biological root cause for the seasonal variation” in these viral infections seen every year – particularly throughout the Covid pandemic. France 24 Warmer noses are better at fighting colds: study These discoveries could pave the way for an eventual treatment against the common cold and other viruses, Mansoor Amiji, a pharmaceutical sciences professor at Northeastern University, who co-led the research, told AFP. Mansoor Amiji for Northeastern Global News Why popular nasal decongestants with phenylephrine (like Sudafed PE) don’t work — and what does Why popular nasal decongestants with phenylephrine (like Sudafed PE) don’t work — and what does Northeastern professor Mansoor Amiji says saline nasal spray does more to relieve stuffy noses than Sudafed PE and other OTC decongestants. Long COVID clinical trials a step in the right direction, but scale doesn’t match the need, researchers say Long COVID clinical trials a step in the right direction, but scale doesn’t match the need, researchers say Experts say the trials are a step in the right direction, especially for those who have “debilitating cognitive symptoms” in the wake of COVID Can you overdose on over-the-counter allergy medication? Can you overdose on over-the-counter allergy medication? As allergy seasons last longer, you may be tempted to increase your dose of antihistamines. Experts say to consult a pharmacist first. Six Northeastern professors named to list of ‘highly cited researchers’ around the globe Six Northeastern professors named to list of ‘highly cited researchers’ around the globe Treating cancer and other diseases in novel ways. Discovering a new antibiotic. Understanding why people become successful. These groundbreaking research achievements are among the accomplishments of six faculty members who have been recognized for the high rate at which their papers have been cited by other researchers. What makes cancer gene therapy so groundbreaking? What makes cancer gene therapy so groundbreaking? Following a recent panel recommendation, the Food and Drug Administration is likely to approve the first-ever gene-altering cancer treatment. Drug discovery and delivery research at Northeastern’s pharmacy school spurs innovation, collaboration 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. The past, present, and future of nanomedicine The past, present, and future of nanomedicine Northeastern hosted the first International Translational Nanomedicine Conference over the weekend, welcoming researchers and industry experts from around the globe. Kryptonite for cancer cells Kryptonite for cancer cells In a new paper, Distinguished Professor Mansoor Amiji and his collaborators present a drug-delivery system they believe can specifically target only tumors and turn off the cancer cells’ “superpowers” that allow them to grow uncontrollably. Drug discovery symposium maps new frontiers, collaborations Drug discovery symposium maps new frontiers, collaborations At a symposium hosted by Northeastern on Tuesday, a pioneering chemist marveled at the human body’s ability to flourish in the face of exposure to thousands of harmful pathogens. Targeting tumors with nanotechnology Targeting tumors with nanotechnology Backed by a $2.32 million grant, pharmaceutical sciences professor Mansoor Amiji has designed a nano-cocktail that targets multi-drug resistant tumors with remarkable accuracy.