A snapshot of cancer vaccine development The Koch Institute’s Annual Symposium highlights emerging successes and challenges in the advancement of vaccines to prevent and treat cancer. August 15, 2023 Read full story →
Freeman Hrabowski encourages students to “hold fast to dreams” and take time for laughter In a visit to MIT, the educator and author led a lively and inspiring Q&A with students. August 9, 2023 Read full story →
Gene-editing technique could speed up study of cancer mutations With the new method, scientists can explore many cancer mutations whose roles are unknown, helping them develop new drugs that target those mutations. May 11, 2023 Read full story →
Nanoparticles provoke immune response against tumors but avoid side effects In a new study, immunostimulatory drugs slowed tumor growth without producing systemic inflammation. April 19, 2023 Read full story →
Why lung cancer doesn’t respond well to immunotherapy A new study reveals that lymph nodes near the lungs create an environment that weakens T-cell responses to tumors. February 2, 2023 Read full story →
A stealthy way to combat tumors MIT biologists show that helper immune cells disguised as cancer cells can help rejuvenate T cells that attack tumors. November 19, 2021 Read full story →
Differences in T cells’ functional states determine resistance to cancer therapy Researchers decipher when and why immune cells fail to respond to immunotherapy, and suggest that T cells need a different kind of prodding in order to re-engage the immune response. November 1, 2021 Read full story →
Chemical engineering meets cancer immunotherapy Sachin Bhagchandani wins NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition (F99/K00) Award. September 16, 2021 Read full story →
Twelve School of Science faculty members appointed to named professorships January 19, 2018 Read full story →
School of Science welcomes new faculty members This fall brings 14 new professors in the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. October 10, 2017 Read full story →
Department of Biology welcomes three new faculty members Recent additions bring diverse expertise and cultural perspectives to research community. July 25, 2017 Read full story →