Charting a path to better cell models of the intestine
Researchers generate an intestinal cell mimic that can be harnessed in studies of diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease.
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A new way to mend a broken heart
“Therepi” device attaches directly to damaged heart, enabling delivery of medicine from a port under a patient’s skin to augment cardiac function.
Three MIT graduate students awarded 2018 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize for Invention
Award honors top collegiate inventors in the United States.
Irving London, founding director of Harvard-MIT Program in Health Sciences and Technology, dies at 99
Longtime biology professor and expert in hemoglobin synthesis was committed to the integration of biomedical research, education, and medical practice.
Three MIT graduate students awarded 2018 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Award honors immigrants’ contributions to the United States.
Human malaria parasites grown for the first time in dormant form
Novel technology could allow researchers to develop and test new antimalaria drugs.
Researchers engineer CRISPR to edit single RNA letters in human cells
“REPAIR” system edits RNA, rather than DNA; has potential to treat diseases without permanently affecting the genome.
Robert Lees, cardiologist and former MIT professor, dies at 82
Former director of the MIT Clinical Research Center and professor in health sciences and technology contributed novel techniques and tools to cardiovascular research.
Study offers guidance for targeting residual ovarian tumors
Findings support new strategy of continuous drug delivery by implantable device.
Eight MIT faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering
New members have made advances in artificial skin, wireless communications, nanotechnology, hydrology, and cancer treatment.
Recording analog memories in human cells
Engineers program human cells to store complex histories in their DNA.
J-WAFS Solutions program awards $750,000 in commercialization grants
Four new projects and one renewal receive $150,000 in funding for 2016-2017.
Thirteen MIT students awarded National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships
Honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for advanced training in science and engineering.
Five from MIT win 2016 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Awards fund graduate studies for immigrants and children of immigrants.
Good medicine
Varesh Prasad, an MIT graduate student in health sciences and technology, is creating a multidisciplinary future in health care.