Biological engineer Paul Blainey creates new tools to advance biomedical research His technology platforms have benefited genomics, diagnostics, and drug screening. October 19, 2019 Read full story →
School of Engineering second quarter 2019 awards Faculty members recognized for excellence via a diverse array of honors, grants, and prizes over the past quarter. July 30, 2019 Read full story →
Scientists look to synthetic biology and 3-D printing for life support in space Do-it-yourself bio and maker communities can help NASA meet needs of long-distance missions. July 26, 2019 Read full story →
“Living drug factories” may one day replace injections Startup develops implantable, encased cells that live in the body and secrete insulin and other therapeutics. May 16, 2018 Read full story →
National Academy of Sciences elects four MIT professors for 2018 Finkelstein, Kardar, Wen, and Zhang honored for research achievements. May 1, 2018 Read full story →
June Park ’16 is a 2018 Gates Cambridge Scholar Chemical engineering alumna will pursue an advanced degree in engineering at Cambridge University in the U.K. March 20, 2018 Read full story →
Exploring his depth of field Photographer, poet, and PhD student in biological engineering Corban Swain pursues diverse interests with a keen eye. February 21, 2018 Read full story →
Remembering Raymond F. Baddour, professor emeritus of chemical engineering A visionary educator and entrepreneur, Baddour was a pioneer in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research, and spearheaded the creation of Building 66. January 16, 2018 Read full story →
A scientific approach to writing fiction Megan Miranda '02 graduated from MIT intent on pursuing a career in biotechnology. Instead, she became a New York Times best-selling author. November 15, 2017 Read full story →
Gene circuit switches on inside cancer cells, triggers immune attack Advance may open new pathways for cancer immunotherapy. October 19, 2017 Read full story →
Makerspaces could enable widespread adoption of microfluidics Lincoln Laboratory researchers propose an alternative to expensive microfluidics fabrication facilities. April 21, 2017 Read full story →
Cancer-fighting bacteria Engineers program E. coli to destroy tumor cells. July 20, 2016 Read full story →
Growing season New professional education program on agriculture, innovation, and the environment attracts global agricultural leaders to MIT. July 19, 2016 Read full story →
Good medicine Varesh Prasad, an MIT graduate student in health sciences and technology, is creating a multidisciplinary future in health care. April 26, 2016 Read full story →
Targeting DNA Protein-based sensor could detect viral infection or kill cancer cells. September 21, 2015 Read full story →