Reducing time-to-market and increasing confidence for therapeutics, biologicals, diagnostics and more.
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AI + Life Sciences
Accelerate discovery. Reduce risk. Deliver results.
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The Global Nexus for AI + Life Sciences
Advances in AI and multi-omic data generation promise to transform life sciences research and development. Join us as we harness the combined power of use-inspired research, a number-one ranked Co-op program, and a delivery-focused data science team to democratize access to AI technology and create a healthier, more equitable future.
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How We Collaborate With Partners
With our focus on near-term deliverables and closing the knowledge gap, we ensure AI works for your organization. Our leaders collaborate across IP, research, training, data, and more to reduce cost curves, improve the probability of success in developing drugs and diagnostics, and find patients who will benefit from established pharmaceuticals.
Developing novel AI approaches for single cell 'omics data, pharmaceutical developability, and global health security.
Accelerating drug discoveries, identifying novel biomolecule combinations, and validating AI models.
Teaching, placing Co-ops in businesses and upskilling employees.
AI + Life Sciences research
AI + Life Sciences Research that Accelerates the Development of Diagnostics, Treatments, Biologicals, and More
Powered by Northeastern University’s proven experiential learning and use-inspired research model, our leaders collaborate across IP, research, training, data, and more to reduce cost curves, improve the probability of success in designing drugs and diagnostics, and find patients who will benefit from established pharmaceuticals.
2026 featured report
Code Red
How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Win the Fight Against Drug-Resistant Infections
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Research and applied AI delivering results.
Radiolife
Radiolife partnered with Northeastern’s AI Solutions Hub to validate an AI platform for rapid infectious disease detection.
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Santovia, Path AI and Prima CARE
Learn how Northeastern experts are collaborating with Santovia, Path AI, & Prima CARE to build a transformative AI-powered cancer detection.
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The Jackson Laboratory's Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative
Discover how AI-powered tools are enhancing precision oncology by reducing manual effort and improving decision-making for oncologists.
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CAPTRS
Northeastern’s AI + Life Sciences team transformed raw, fragmented data into a structured database and knowledge graph that powered a RAG AI system for emergency preparedness.
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Accelerate discovery. Reduce risk. Deliver results.
See how Northeastern partners with life sciences organizations to apply AI across R&D, clinical development, commercialization, and regulated innovation.
AI + Life Sciences
Accelerate discovery. Reduce risk. Deliver results.
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Cutting-edge research, talent, and world-leading AI applications.
Explore how Northeastern applies AI to complex health and life sciences challenges, from drug discovery and multi-omics to clinical monitoring and medical imaging.
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Featured resource
Northeastern Proteomics Capabilities
Explore Northeastern University’s proteomics capabilities across single-cell sample prep, quantitative and targeted proteomics, PTM analysis, metabolomics, and AI-driven methodologies.
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AI + Life Sciences Articles
Making Data Work: How AI and Multi-Omics Integration Are Reshaping Drug Discovery
Using AI to streamline precision oncology: Northeastern collaborates with JAX’s Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative
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From Pixels to Prescriptions: How AI Can Revive Drug Discovery & Development
Exploring the Role of AI in Treating the World’s Deadliest Diseases with Northeastern’s Jared Auclair
Conversations and convenings
AI + Life Sciences Events
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International Conference on Systems Biology of Human Disease
June 8, 2026
Signal Through The Noise: What Works, What Lasts, and What Matters in Healthcare AI
September 25, 2025
The State of AI in Precision Health
October 10, 2024
The Future of AI in Health & Life Sciences Education: Workshop
October 9, 2024
Accelerating Drug Discovery with AI and Network Science
March 1, 2024
Our people
Northeastern Researchers Working at the Intersection of AI + Life Sciences
Samuel Scarpino
Executive Director, The Institute for Experiential AI & Director of AI + Life Sciences
s.scarpino@northeastern.edu
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Kelly Brock
Senior Research Scientist
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Arzu Tugce Guler
Research Scientist
a.guler@northeastern.edu
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Ayan Paul
Research Associate Professor
a.paul@northeastern.edu
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Shantanu Jain
Research Scientist
sh.jain@northeastern.edu
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Hyunju Kim
Principal Research Scientist
hyu.kim@northeastern.edu
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How can we support your life sciences organization?
See how Northeastern partners with life sciences organizations to apply AI across R&D, clinical development, commercialization, and regulated innovation.
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