Gene-editing technology developer Feng Zhang awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize
MIT associate professor and member of the Broad Institute and McGovern Institute recognized for commitment to invention, collaboration, and mentorship.
Department
Biological Engineering
Mucus’ influence on bacterial behavior
Summer Scholar Gaetana Michelet explores the role mucus plays in protecting people from getting sick.
Study suggests simple way to predict preterm births
Test of cervical mucus may reveal pregnant women’s risk of going into labor too early.
New way to test antibiotics could lead to better drugs
Study finds bacterial response to drugs varies in different environments.
Robotic system monitors specific neurons
Success rate is comparable to that of highly trained scientists performing the process manually.
Back to school special
Members of MIT’s class of 2021 get a free backpack — and a glimpse at the future of “smart” fabrics.
Krystyn Van Vliet named associate provost
Engineer brings active interest in innovation to new role.
Feng Zhang to share Albany Medical Prize
Five recipients honored for their fundamental and complementary accomplishments related to CRISPR-Cas9.
Study predicts heart cells’ response to dwindling oxygen
Results may help surgeons determine when and how to treat heart attacks.
Ram Sasisekharan wins Agilent Thought Leader Award
Honor recognizes bioengineer’s advance of analytical techniques for characterization of biopharmaceuticals.
Microscopy technique could enable more informative biopsies
Expanding tissue samples before imaging offers detailed information about disease.
Preventing severe blood loss on the battlefield or in the clinic
PhD student Reginald Avery is developing an injectable material that patches ruptured blood vessels.
3 Questions: Angela Belcher and Kristala Prather on the promise of energy bioscience
Engineers and co-directors of MITEI's Energy Bioscience Low-Carbon Energy Center discuss their vision for transforming the energy system.
Converging on cancer at the nanoscale
Marking its first anniversary, the Koch Institute’s Marble Center for Cancer Nanomedicine goes full steam ahead.
A deep dive into research
SuperUROP gives undergraduates the chance to immerse themselves in a year-long research project with supportive mentors to guide the way.