Five from MIT win NIH grants
Grants support biomedical research that will ‘challenge the status quo’ with risk-taking, innovative ideas.
The power of ‘convergence’
In white paper, MIT scientists discuss potential for revolutionary advances in biomedicine and other fields.
Tuning in to a new hearing mechanism
Findings from MIT scientists could lead to hearing aids that mimic the ear’s ability to focus on particular frequencies.
5 from MIT win NIH awards
The grants are designed to promote risky, innovative research with the potential to transform a field of study.
Protein linked to aging may boost memory and learning ability
Discovery could lead to new drugs to fight Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases.
An easier way to synthesize new drug candidates
MIT chemists’ answer to long-standing problem could have a big impact on pharmaceutical business.
NIH picks Samson, Griffith and Bhatia for innovation grants
Pioneer, T-R01 awards aimed to spur 'out of the box' research
