Researchers identify cells likely targeted by Covid-19 virus
Study finds specific cells in the lungs, nasal passages, and intestines that are more susceptible to infection.
Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES)
Ten from MIT awarded 2020 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
The $90,000 merit-based fellowship funds graduate studies for outstanding immigrants and children of immigrants.
Gamma radiation found ineffective in sterilizing N95 masks
Nuclear scientists and biomedical researchers team up to investigate whether treatment with gamma radiation could make N95 masks more reusable.
MIT initiates mass manufacture of disposable face shields for Covid-19 response
A team from MIT has designed disposable face shields that can be mass produced quickly to address hospitals’ needs nationwide.
“Living drug factories” might treat diabetes and other diseases
Chemical engineers have developed a way to protect transplanted drug-producing cells from immune system rejection.
Scene at MIT: Donations of personal protective equipment ready for local hospitals
Labs across campus respond to a call; MIT sends thousands of items directly to area hospitals in need.
MIT-affiliated companies take on Covid-19
A variety of companies with MIT ties are working to address aspects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
MIT community encouraged to respond to request for personal protective equipment
Area hospitals in need of PPE look to university labs and departments for donations.
How to get conductive gels to stick when wet
A new way of making polymers adhere to surfaces may enable better biomedical sensors and implants.
Covid-19 diagnostic based on MIT technology might be tested on patient samples soon
A variety of MIT research projects could aid efforts to detect and prevent the spread of coronavirus.
School of Engineering fourth quarter 2019 awards
Faculty members recognized for excellence via a diverse array of honors, grants, and prizes over the last quarter.
Artificial intelligence yields new antibiotic
A deep-learning model identifies a powerful new drug that can kill many species of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Engineers design bionic “heart” for testing prosthetic valves, other cardiac devices
Device made of heart tissue and a robotic pumping system beats like the real thing.
Technique reveals whether models of patient risk are accurate
Computer scientists’ new method could help doctors avoid ineffective or unnecessarily risky treatments.
How well can computers connect symptoms to diseases?
Models that map these relationships based on patient data require fine-tuning for certain conditions, study shows.