New study solves an arthritis drug mystery
MIT biological engineers discover why a promising drug failed in clinical trials.
Fine-tuning cancer medicine
New cancer research initiative eyes individualized treatment for patients.
Startup makes labs smarter
Platform connects individual pieces of lab equipment, compiles data in the cloud for speedier, more accurate research.
New drug capsule may allow weekly HIV treatment
Replacing daily pills with a weekly regimen could help patients stick to their dosing schedule.
Drug manufacturing that’s out of this world
Continuous-flow chemistry device used for drug production could find use in long-duration space missions.
Pioneering a health care innovation ecosystem to better serve patients
NEWDIGS Initiative at MIT leads multi-stakeholder collaboration to design and pilot a sustainable, patient-centered innovation ecosystem for a target disease.
Boosting the antibiotic arsenal
New strategy could enable existing drugs to kill bacteria that cause chronic infections.
MIT NEWDIGS Design Lab advances work on medical treatment financing strategies
Industry leaders, patient advocates, and policymakers collaborate to make groundbreaking new therapies economically sustainable.
MIT research laid groundwork for promising Alzheimer’s-fighting drink
Studies by Richard Wurtman have led to development of nutrient mix shown to slow cognitive impairment in early stages of the disease.
One vaccine injection could carry many doses
Microparticles created by new 3-D fabrication method could release drugs or vaccines long after injection.
Fikile Brushett and Florence Wagner named to Chemical and Engineering News “Talented 12”
MIT affiliates recognized for their innovative approaches to energy storage and drug discovery.
New way to test antibiotics could lead to better drugs
Study finds bacterial response to drugs varies in different environments.
How cytoplasm “feels” to a cell’s components
In study that may guide drug design, researchers find organelles encounter varying levels of resistance.
Ram Sasisekharan wins Agilent Thought Leader Award
Honor recognizes bioengineer’s advance of analytical techniques for characterization of biopharmaceuticals.
STEX event showcases innovations in fitness technology and science
Entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry experts build connections at workshop.