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NU Physicists Demonstrate Precise Manipulation of DNA-Drug Interactions

Professor Mark Williams and his research team have developed a method of using optical tweezers to better understand how DNA-drug interactions occur. This research, performed primarily by graduate student Thaya Paramanathan, was recently published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society (vol. 130, p. 3752), has the potential to uncover crucial information about DNA binding in order to develop therapies for chronic diseases such as cancer and AIDS.

 

For more information on this article, visit the NEU press release.

This work was featured on the following news sites: Science Daily, Medical News Today

Physics Grad Students Place in the Physical and Life Science Category at this Year's Research Expo

 

At the annual Research and Scholarship Expo, held on March 26, 2009 at the Cabot Cage, over 240 posters were displayed, representing faculty and student research projects. Seven team presentations won first place in their category, including Thaya Paramanathan who won in the physical and life sciences category. Kathy Chaurasiya, was selected as the runner up. Both students are working in the Williams Lab.

 

For more information: Northeastern news, Department news

APS-DCP Travel Awards

 

In the fall, the DCP offered Graduate Student Travel Awards for students who become members of the DCP and present in a DCP-sponsored session. We are pleased to announce the 13 winners of the 2009 DCP GSTA competition.

For detailed news, visit  DCP News letter