Topic
Health sciences and technology
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Neural implants modulate microstructures in the brain with pinpoint accuracy
MIT researchers develop new tools to enable targeted delivery of drugs to deep brain structures through implanted microprobes.
June 28, 2018 -
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.
June 19, 2018 -
Faster analysis of medical images
Algorithm makes the process of comparing 3-D scans up to 1,000 times faster.
June 18, 2018 -
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.
June 12, 2018 -
Surgical technique improves sensation, control of prosthetic limb
New study describes first human implementation of novel approach to limb amputation.
May 30, 2018 -
MIT-Tufts collaboration aims to advance translational research
Collaboration will focus on the early yet critical stage of translational science, when a medical device or diagnostic tool is still in its prototype stage.
May 29, 2018 -
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.
May 25, 2018 -
Removing health care barriers and boundaries
Through transformative use of telemedicine, researcher and instructor Amar Gupta hopes to achieve better, quicker, and less expensive health care for all.
May 22, 2018 -
“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 -
Protecting confidentiality in genomic studies
Cryptographic system could enable “crowdsourced” genomics, with volunteers contributing information to privacy-protected databases.
May 7, 2018 -
Virtual drug trials boost results
Bringing drug trials to the virtual realm, Belinda Tan ’96 has found a way to cut entire process in half.
May 1, 2018 -
Elazer Edelman named director of Institute for Medical Engineering and Science
A faculty member at MIT and Harvard and a practicing cardiologist, Edelman will lead MIT’s hub for health science research, innovation, and education.
April 30, 2018 -
Implantable islet cells come with their own oxygen supply
Device could help insulin-producing cells live longer after transplant and improve treatment of type 1 diabetes.
April 25, 2018 -
Inaugural class of MIT-GSK Gertrude B. Elion Research Fellows selected
New fellowship program honoring trailblazing Nobel laureate awards four MIT postdocs focused on drug discovery and development.
April 17, 2018 -
Monitor detects dangerously low white blood cell levels
Technology could help prevent life-threatening infections in patients receiving chemotherapy.
April 2, 2018 -
Paper-folding art inspires better bandages
Cutting kirigami-style slits in stretchy films could make for bandages, heat pads, and wearable electronics that adhere to flexible surfaces.
March 27, 2018 -
Contact lenses that deliver drugs directly to the eye win health care prize
Eight teams pitched novel inventions at MIT Sloan Healthcare Innovations Prize competition.
March 9, 2018 -
The "Infinite" in the Bay Area
MIT faculty and students bring their health care research, and enthusiasm, to alumni in California.
March 9, 2018 -
Timothy Lu seeks to combat disease by reprogramming biological systems
Synthetic biologist hopes to develop treatments for cancer and other diseases.
March 4, 2018 -
Solve announces next global challenges
March 2, 2018