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November 1, 2012
November 5: The Emergence of Personalized Medicine: A Revolution in Healthcare
Dr. Leroy Hood developed the automated DNA gene sequencer, which paved the way for the successful mapping of the human genome. A leading advocate of P4 Medicine, Dr. Hood's research aims to revolutionize individualized patient care by integrating biology, technology and...
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October 29, 2012
NYTimes: In Seattle, Virtual University Will Have a Physical Campus, Too
By KIRK JOHNSON New York Times: October 29, 2012 SEATTLE — With name tags clipped on and PowerPoint at the ready, officials from Northeastern University invited prospective students in one night last week for a peek at a new extension campus, 2,500 miles...
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October 26, 2012
Seattle Times Editorial: Northeastern’s branch campus a welcome addition
A Seattle branch campus for Northeastern University offers welcome help boosting the ranks of residents with graduate degrees. By Seattle Times Editorial Northeastern University’s expansion into Seattle is noteworthy, chiefly for its potential to broaden the pipeline of local talent in...
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October 21, 2012
From the Seattle Times: Northeastern U's Seattle branch to open in Jan. near Amazon
Northeastern University of Boston will open up a branch campus in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood in January. By Katherine Long Seattle Times higher education reporter When he visited Seattle last week, the president of Northeastern University took pains to explain...
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October 16, 2012
Northeastern Helps Advance Global Health Work in Seattle
Although Northeastern’s Seattle Graduate Campus will not open for classes until January, real progress has already been realized by the research connections developing through the Northeastern University-Seattle presence, especially in one key area: global health. Seattle is a major global health...
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October 10, 2012
Four Critical Items to Look For in a Project Management Program
In a recent survey by US News & World Report, Project Management was ranked one of the most desirable skills required by businesses, just behind leadership and business analysis.[1] The demand for high level project management skills has exploded in...
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October 8, 2012
Northeastern President Joseph Aoun to serve as Keynote Speaker at Seattle Chamber Regional Leadership Conference
Each year the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce hosts a three-day Regional Leadership Conference with over 250 business governmental labor and environmental leaders outside of Seattle. Held again this year at the Suncadia Resort, this conference allows leaders to get...
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October 4, 2012
Northeastern participates in WTIA's TechNW: North to Innovation 2012
The Northeastern team had an active presence at this major annual gathering of the northwest tech community, hosted by the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA). Over 350 attendees networked and heard presentations on Next Generation Ecommerce, early stage and growth...
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September 27, 2012
Geeks, Innovation, and Business Mingle at the Tech Impact Awards 2012
I had the pleasure of attending the Seattle Business Monthly's Tech Impact Awards this week at the Washington State Convention Center, which featured businesses of all shapes and sizes - some familiar, some soon-to-be-famous - but all with a...
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September 26, 2012
Northeastern University's Fight or Flight Decision
Forbes.com, September 26, 2012 Fight or flight choices are about survival. Knowing when it’s best to make a tactical retreat and when it’s time to fight is baked into our genes. Northeastern University President Joseph Aoun’s strategic investments illustrate the advantage of...
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