Research

AI + Life Sciences

A collaboration to meet the moment.

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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AI + Life Sciences

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.

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Why Partner with AI+Health and Life Sciences at Northeastern University?

Cutting-edge research, talent, and world-leading AI applications.

Why Partner With Us

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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The State of AI in Precision Health

AI is accelerating and transforming health and life sciences. At our 2024 conference, industry, research and policy leaders explored the impact of AI for drug discovery, personalized medicine, faster clinical trials, early disease detection, and more.

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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.

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.

Reducing time-to-market and increasing confidence for therapeutics, biologicals, diagnostics and more.

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 Events:

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

Northeastern Researchers Working at the Intersection of AI + Life Sciences

Samuel Scarpino
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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