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Essential components of a successful doctoral program in nanomedicine
Anne L van de Ven1, Mary H Shann2, Srinivas Sridhar1
1Nanomedicine Science and Technology Center, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA ; Department of Physics, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA.
International Journal of Nanomedicine
|January 8, 2015
Summary
Northeastern University's Nanomedicine program fosters interdisciplinary graduate education, successfully increasing scholarly output and preparing students for healthcare careers in nanomedicine research and product development.
Area of Science:
- Nanomedicine
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Interdisciplinary Graduate Education
Background:
- The Nanomedicine program at Northeastern University integrates experiential research, didactic learning, networking, and outreach.
- It aims to equip students with skills in applying nanoscience to medical challenges, translating research into products, and addressing ethical considerations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key elements of the Nanomedicine program.
- To describe the implementation of these program elements.
- To report on the program's success metrics.
Main Methods:
- Recruited 50 doctoral students from diverse scientific and engineering disciplines for a 2-year specialization.
- Implemented a mentoring system involving faculty from different departments, institutions, and clinicians.
- Focused on interdisciplinary scholarly activities, career development, and community engagement.
Main Results:
- Reported significant increases in interdisciplinary publications, presentations, and funded research proposals.
- Nearly 90% of graduates pursued careers in the healthcare sector.
- 43% of graduates are actively involved in nanomedicine research or product development.
Conclusions:
- The Nanomedicine program effectively enhances interdisciplinary scholarly activities.
- The program successfully prepares graduates for impactful careers in the healthcare sector, particularly in nanomedicine.
- Key program elements contribute to successful translation of research and product development.
