Biological Engineering

MIT engineers created this model of the neuromuscular junction using motor neurons derived from ALS patients. The motor neurons (blue) send fibers called neurites (green) toward the muscle fibers (pink).

Testing new drugs with “ALS-on-a-chip”

3-D tissue model replicates the motor neuron connections affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

October 10, 2018

MIT visiting scholar Padma Lakshmi, the host and executive producer of Bravo’s Top Chef and co-founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of America, speaks to MIT researchers in the lab of Linda Griffith, an MIT School of Engineering Professor of Teaching Innovation, Biological Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

A recipe for health

Women’s health advocate, Top Chef host and executive producer, and MIT visiting scholar Padma Lakshmi tours campus, speaks on endometriosis.

October 9, 2018

The leadership team for the Abdul Latif Jameel Clinic for Machine Learning in Health, or J-Clinic: (l-r) Institute Professor and Nobel laureate Philip Sharp; James Collins, the Termeer Professor of Medical Engineering and Science; Regina Barzilay, the Delta Electronics Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; and Anantha Chandrakasan, the Vannevar Bush Professor of Electrical Engi...

Regina Barzilay, James Collins, and Phil Sharp join leadership of new effort on machine learning in health

MacArthur “geniuses” in machine learning and synthetic biology to serve as faculty co-leads; Nobel laureate to chair advisory board of new research center.

October 3, 2018

McGovern Institute investigator Feng Zhang is the winner of the 2018 Keio Medical Science Prize.

Feng Zhang wins 2018 Keio Medical Science Prize

McGovern Institute scientist is recognized with award for outstanding and creative achievements made in the life and medical sciences.

September 19, 2018

“If you have a problem, and you look into the problem in nature and see how animals or plants deal with these kinds of problems and extract those design principles, you can try to replicate [them] using engineering approaches,” saysZijay Tang, a PhD candidate in MIT’s Department of Biological Engineering.

Inspired by nature, reaching across disciplines

PhD student Zijay Tang is developing a living material that can sense and filter water contaminants.

September 17, 2018

It's often unclear how to turn molecular knowledge into new therapeutics, especially for cancers with no clear genetic cause like medulloblastoma.

Protein analysis uncovers new medulloblastoma subtypes

Research team shows the power of proteomics to discover new drug targets and help develop therapeutic strategies with fewer long-term side effects.

September 14, 2018

MIT researchers have discovered that peptides normally secreted by cells that line the stomach have previously unknown antimicrobial activity.

Biological engineers discover new antibiotic candidates

Screen of human proteins reveals some with antimicrobial power.

August 20, 2018

To help students gain a better grasp of biological concepts, MIT and Northwestern University researchers have designed new educational kits that can be used to perform experiments that produce glowing proteins, scents, or other easily observed phenomena, through the engineering of DNA.

Inexpensive biology kits offer hands-on experience with DNA

Using freeze-dried, shelf-stable cellular components, students can learn about key biological concepts.

August 1, 2018

School of Engineering second quarter 2018 awards

Faculty members recognized for excellence via a diverse array of honors, grants, and prizes over the last quarter.

July 17, 2018

MIT engineers have designed nanoparticles that can be attached to T cells and release T-cell-stimulating molecules called cytokines (yellow spheres). These cytokines activate T cells (blue) to attack nearby tumor cells.

Nanoparticles give immune cells a boost

Drugs carried in cellular “backpacks” help T cells to destroy tumors.

July 9, 2018

Left to right: Laurie Boyer, Matt Shoulders, and Feng Zhang.

Advancing knowledge in medical and genetic sciences

Three MIT faculty members selected for funding from the G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation.

June 26, 2018

Researchers derived a single Paneth cell with anti-microbial granules in red and green from an adult intestinal stem cell.

Charting a path to better cell models of the intestine

Researchers generate an intestinal cell mimic that can be harnessed in studies of diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease.

June 19, 2018

MIT engineers recruit microbes to help fight cholera

Probiotic bacteria can diagnose, prevent, and treat infections.

June 13, 2018

Alejandra Falla PhD '18 holds her newborn, Clara, during the 2018 Commencement exercises.

Scene at MIT: PhD baby and her amazing mama

A new daughter helped Alejandra Falla PhD ’18 gain perspective on life — and her tiny MIT regalia stole the show at Commencement.

June 12, 2018

Left to right: Catherine Kim, Mary Ellen Sinkus, Rachel Kemper, Adam Shervanian, Anantha Chandrakasan, Daniel Darling, Kyle Keane, Paul Barone and Tia Giurleo. Seated, left to right: Kiley Clapper, Angela Mickunas, Sheren Aram, Caitlin Vinci, Tricia Campbell, and Eileen Ng.

Spotlight on engineering staff

The School of Engineering gives its 2018 Infinite Mile Awards for exceptional service and support.

May 30, 2018

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