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A Family Interest in Blood Led Her to the World of Medical Devices

A Family Interest in Blood Led Her to the World of Medical Devices

Her father, who worked in Bangalore for a medical devices company that specializes in blood, came up with the idea for her project. Her mother encouraged and guided her to make it real. This was how Arunika Makam, while still adapting to her life in a new country, was able to develop a non-profit service, Give Blood India, which enabled people in India to donate blood while preserving their privacy. Makam, a teenager, would set up a table outside office buildings or at community events and ask people to enroll.

by Mika Morikawa
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They Are Working to Cure Cancer, Treat Back Pain, and Restore Biodiversity

They Are Working to Cure Cancer, Treat Back Pain, and Restore Biodiversity

They have worked at leading research centers around the world to try to improve the survival rate of patients with gastrointestinal cancers, treat the pain of people with debilitating musculoskeletal diseases, and save endangered species through novel strategies. Now Gina Duronio, Erica Wagner, and Claire Williams, who study science and engineering at Northeastern, have been rewarded with Goldwater Scholarships to support their pursuit of careers in oncology, drug development, and climate science

by Mika Morikawa
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