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🚨 Attention undergraduate scientists and engineers! 🚨 Want to spend a summer doing research at MIT? Join us for the 2026 MIT Summer Research Program!
Learn more and apply: oge.mit.edu/msrp/
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Learn more and apply: oge.mit.edu/msrp/
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November 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🚨 Attention undergraduate scientists and engineers! 🚨 Want to spend a summer doing research at MIT? Join us for the 2026 MIT Summer Research Program!
Learn more and apply: oge.mit.edu/msrp/
@mitdeptofbe.bsky.social @mitcheme.bsky.social @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social
Learn more and apply: oge.mit.edu/msrp/
@mitdeptofbe.bsky.social @mitcheme.bsky.social @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social
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We’re proud to share that nine Wyss Institute faculty and staff have been named to @clarivate.com Analytics’ Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list, which recognizes the top 1% of scientists worldwide whose research has been most frequently cited over the past decade.
Highly Cited Researchers 2025 honors nine Wyss members
By Alexandra Jirstrand (BOSTON) – Clarivate Analytics announced its Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list, which honors the top 1% of researchers around the world whose papers have been cited the most ov...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
We’re proud to share that nine Wyss Institute faculty and staff have been named to @clarivate.com Analytics’ Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list, which recognizes the top 1% of scientists worldwide whose research has been most frequently cited over the past decade.
BE senior Sofia Lara is among four from MIT named 2026 Rhodes Scholars.
https://news.mit.edu/2025/four-mit-named-2026-rhodes-scholars-1115
https://news.mit.edu/2025/four-mit-named-2026-rhodes-scholars-1115
November 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
BE senior Sofia Lara is among four from MIT named 2026 Rhodes Scholars.
https://news.mit.edu/2025/four-mit-named-2026-rhodes-scholars-1115
https://news.mit.edu/2025/four-mit-named-2026-rhodes-scholars-1115
Who's up at BATS?
Anna Lapteva (Langer & Anderson): “Rational Design of Modular, Conjugation-free Targeted mRNA Delivery Systems”
Allison Glynn (Ribbeck & Raines): “Collagen-Mimetic Peptide Strand Displacement for Programmable Biomaterials”
https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
Anna Lapteva (Langer & Anderson): “Rational Design of Modular, Conjugation-free Targeted mRNA Delivery Systems”
Allison Glynn (Ribbeck & Raines): “Collagen-Mimetic Peptide Strand Displacement for Programmable Biomaterials”
https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
November 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Who's up at BATS?
Anna Lapteva (Langer & Anderson): “Rational Design of Modular, Conjugation-free Targeted mRNA Delivery Systems”
Allison Glynn (Ribbeck & Raines): “Collagen-Mimetic Peptide Strand Displacement for Programmable Biomaterials”
https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
Anna Lapteva (Langer & Anderson): “Rational Design of Modular, Conjugation-free Targeted mRNA Delivery Systems”
Allison Glynn (Ribbeck & Raines): “Collagen-Mimetic Peptide Strand Displacement for Programmable Biomaterials”
https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
Who's up at BATS?
Lauren “Ren” Ramlan (Voigt & Kong ): “Transformation of Non-model Filamentous Fungi for BioMaterial Applications”
Sophie VanderWeele (Hansen & Page): “Examining Gene Expression From the ‘inactive’ X Chromosome Between Human and Mouse”
https://ow.ly/svT150XorA7
Lauren “Ren” Ramlan (Voigt & Kong ): “Transformation of Non-model Filamentous Fungi for BioMaterial Applications”
Sophie VanderWeele (Hansen & Page): “Examining Gene Expression From the ‘inactive’ X Chromosome Between Human and Mouse”
https://ow.ly/svT150XorA7
November 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Who's up at BATS?
Lauren “Ren” Ramlan (Voigt & Kong ): “Transformation of Non-model Filamentous Fungi for BioMaterial Applications”
Sophie VanderWeele (Hansen & Page): “Examining Gene Expression From the ‘inactive’ X Chromosome Between Human and Mouse”
https://ow.ly/svT150XorA7
Lauren “Ren” Ramlan (Voigt & Kong ): “Transformation of Non-model Filamentous Fungi for BioMaterial Applications”
Sophie VanderWeele (Hansen & Page): “Examining Gene Expression From the ‘inactive’ X Chromosome Between Human and Mouse”
https://ow.ly/svT150XorA7
This afternoon at 4pm…
BE Seminar Series this Thurs w Lukasz Bugaj University of Pennsylvania “Using Light, Temperature, and Protein Condensation to Understand and Control Cells”
https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
November 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
This afternoon at 4pm…
Lean into your curiosity! That's what Felicia did when she decided to pursue a doctoral degree at MIT. #PhDLife #BiologicalEngineering #GradLife https://be.mit.edu/graduate-program/phd-program/
November 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Lean into your curiosity! That's what Felicia did when she decided to pursue a doctoral degree at MIT. #PhDLife #BiologicalEngineering #GradLife https://be.mit.edu/graduate-program/phd-program/
In a new study, Bryson Lab and White Lab researchers identified several possible antigens that could be developed as a new vaccine for TB, the world’s deadliest infectious disease.
https://ow.ly/sXeq50XntMf
https://ow.ly/sXeq50XntMf
November 5, 2025 at 10:02 PM
In a new study, Bryson Lab and White Lab researchers identified several possible antigens that could be developed as a new vaccine for TB, the world’s deadliest infectious disease.
https://ow.ly/sXeq50XntMf
https://ow.ly/sXeq50XntMf
BE Seminar Series this Thurs w Lukasz Bugaj University of Pennsylvania “Using Light, Temperature, and Protein Condensation to Understand and Control Cells”
https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
November 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
BE Seminar Series this Thurs w Lukasz Bugaj University of Pennsylvania “Using Light, Temperature, and Protein Condensation to Understand and Control Cells”
https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
Prof Linda Griffith is the guest endometriosis researcher AND patient on Science Friday.
“It took a long time for my OB to take me seriously.” Here's what the latest research says about the science of endometriosis—and why it takes so long for so many people to get diagnosed.
Endometriosis Is Common. Why Is Getting Diagnosed So Hard?
A scientist diagnosed with endometriosis is working to answer fundamental questions about the disease and pave the way for better treatments.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Prof Linda Griffith is the guest endometriosis researcher AND patient on Science Friday.
🦇🦇!
Sarah Sobol (Wittrup & DeKosky): “Development of a High-throughput Functional Screen for GPCR Targeting Antibodies”
Nickeisha Cuthbert (Niles): “Investigating Plasmodium falciparum Survival and Resistance through Pfkelch13 Conditional Knockdown”
https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
Sarah Sobol (Wittrup & DeKosky): “Development of a High-throughput Functional Screen for GPCR Targeting Antibodies”
Nickeisha Cuthbert (Niles): “Investigating Plasmodium falciparum Survival and Resistance through Pfkelch13 Conditional Knockdown”
https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
October 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
🦇🦇!
Sarah Sobol (Wittrup & DeKosky): “Development of a High-throughput Functional Screen for GPCR Targeting Antibodies”
Nickeisha Cuthbert (Niles): “Investigating Plasmodium falciparum Survival and Resistance through Pfkelch13 Conditional Knockdown”
https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
Sarah Sobol (Wittrup & DeKosky): “Development of a High-throughput Functional Screen for GPCR Targeting Antibodies”
Nickeisha Cuthbert (Niles): “Investigating Plasmodium falciparum Survival and Resistance through Pfkelch13 Conditional Knockdown”
https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
Ellen majored in biomedical engineering for her undergrad, gaining significant experience through years of UG research. She'll tell you why she chose to pursue a PhD at MIT BE https://ow.ly/V5cs50XkEkX
October 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Ellen majored in biomedical engineering for her undergrad, gaining significant experience through years of UG research. She'll tell you why she chose to pursue a PhD at MIT BE https://ow.ly/V5cs50XkEkX
Who's up at BATS?
Tran Luu (Stark Lab): “Investigating CD44 as a Broadly Expressed, Cancer-associated Ligand for Glycoimmune Checkpoint Receptor Siglec-9”
Brian Cho (Stark Lab): “Identifying and Targeting Glyco-Neoantigens for Cancer Immunology” https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
Tran Luu (Stark Lab): “Investigating CD44 as a Broadly Expressed, Cancer-associated Ligand for Glycoimmune Checkpoint Receptor Siglec-9”
Brian Cho (Stark Lab): “Identifying and Targeting Glyco-Neoantigens for Cancer Immunology” https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
October 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Who's up at BATS?
Tran Luu (Stark Lab): “Investigating CD44 as a Broadly Expressed, Cancer-associated Ligand for Glycoimmune Checkpoint Receptor Siglec-9”
Brian Cho (Stark Lab): “Identifying and Targeting Glyco-Neoantigens for Cancer Immunology” https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
Tran Luu (Stark Lab): “Investigating CD44 as a Broadly Expressed, Cancer-associated Ligand for Glycoimmune Checkpoint Receptor Siglec-9”
Brian Cho (Stark Lab): “Identifying and Targeting Glyco-Neoantigens for Cancer Immunology” https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
Ariana, a PhD student, discusses her research. Learn more about the BE doctoral program: https://ow.ly/w4Tj50Xh77b Interested in applying? Sign up for the upcoming webinar https://ow.ly/o64Y50Xh77a
October 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Ariana, a PhD student, discusses her research. Learn more about the BE doctoral program: https://ow.ly/w4Tj50Xh77b Interested in applying? Sign up for the upcoming webinar https://ow.ly/o64Y50Xh77a
This afternoon…
BE Seminar tomorrow 10/23 with Gabriel Rocklin “Large-scale Discovery of Protein Folding Stability and Conformational Dynamics” https://ow.ly/1nTC50XgcAK
October 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This afternoon…
BE Seminar tomorrow 10/23 with Gabriel Rocklin “Large-scale Discovery of Protein Folding Stability and Conformational Dynamics” https://ow.ly/1nTC50XgcAK
October 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM
BE Seminar tomorrow 10/23 with Gabriel Rocklin “Large-scale Discovery of Protein Folding Stability and Conformational Dynamics” https://ow.ly/1nTC50XgcAK
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The Neurotech 2025 symposium presents six talks by neurotechnology pioneers whose cutting-edge innovations are transforming neurobiological research, from molecules to cognition. Learn more neurotech.mit.edu 10/31 🎃
October 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The Neurotech 2025 symposium presents six talks by neurotechnology pioneers whose cutting-edge innovations are transforming neurobiological research, from molecules to cognition. Learn more neurotech.mit.edu 10/31 🎃
The Anders Sejr Hansen Lab have found tiny loops in the genomes of dividing cells. Enabled by a new high-resolution mapping technique, the findings overturn a long-held belief that the genome loses its internal 3D structure when cells divide.
https://ow.ly/CWMG50Xf2uo
https://ow.ly/CWMG50Xf2uo
October 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The Anders Sejr Hansen Lab have found tiny loops in the genomes of dividing cells. Enabled by a new high-resolution mapping technique, the findings overturn a long-held belief that the genome loses its internal 3D structure when cells divide.
https://ow.ly/CWMG50Xf2uo
https://ow.ly/CWMG50Xf2uo
The Neurotech 2025 symposium presents six talks by neurotechnology pioneers whose cutting-edge innovations are transforming neurobiological research, from molecules to cognition. Learn more neurotech.mit.edu 10/31 🎃
October 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The Neurotech 2025 symposium presents six talks by neurotechnology pioneers whose cutting-edge innovations are transforming neurobiological research, from molecules to cognition. Learn more neurotech.mit.edu 10/31 🎃
Who's up at BATS?
Riyam Al Msari (Wittrup) Reprogramming Tumor Associated Myeloid Cells via Localized Interferon-γ Delivery
Valeria Márquez-Pellegrin (Belcher & DeKosky) Identifying the Breast Cancer TCR Landscape to Develop a Minicell Based Cancer Vaccine Platform
https://ow.ly/1kNI50XcFRV
Riyam Al Msari (Wittrup) Reprogramming Tumor Associated Myeloid Cells via Localized Interferon-γ Delivery
Valeria Márquez-Pellegrin (Belcher & DeKosky) Identifying the Breast Cancer TCR Landscape to Develop a Minicell Based Cancer Vaccine Platform
https://ow.ly/1kNI50XcFRV
October 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Who's up at BATS?
Riyam Al Msari (Wittrup) Reprogramming Tumor Associated Myeloid Cells via Localized Interferon-γ Delivery
Valeria Márquez-Pellegrin (Belcher & DeKosky) Identifying the Breast Cancer TCR Landscape to Develop a Minicell Based Cancer Vaccine Platform
https://ow.ly/1kNI50XcFRV
Riyam Al Msari (Wittrup) Reprogramming Tumor Associated Myeloid Cells via Localized Interferon-γ Delivery
Valeria Márquez-Pellegrin (Belcher & DeKosky) Identifying the Breast Cancer TCR Landscape to Develop a Minicell Based Cancer Vaccine Platform
https://ow.ly/1kNI50XcFRV
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Honored to be part of the 2025 #STATWunderkinds! Grateful for the many supportive mentors, colleagues, and friends with special shoutout to @bkleinstiver.bsky.social.
Full list: www.statnews.com/wunderkinds/
@statnews.com @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social @mgbresearch.bsky.social @harvardmed.bsky.social
Full list: www.statnews.com/wunderkinds/
@statnews.com @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social @mgbresearch.bsky.social @harvardmed.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Honored to be part of the 2025 #STATWunderkinds! Grateful for the many supportive mentors, colleagues, and friends with special shoutout to @bkleinstiver.bsky.social.
Full list: www.statnews.com/wunderkinds/
@statnews.com @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social @mgbresearch.bsky.social @harvardmed.bsky.social
Full list: www.statnews.com/wunderkinds/
@statnews.com @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social @mgbresearch.bsky.social @harvardmed.bsky.social
Pablo talks about the shift from a structured undergraduate life to a more self-directed experience as a doctoral student. https://ow.ly/cxMw50XcHl0 #phdlife #gradlife #stemlife
October 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Pablo talks about the shift from a structured undergraduate life to a more self-directed experience as a doctoral student. https://ow.ly/cxMw50XcHl0 #phdlife #gradlife #stemlife
Applying to the MIT BE PhD program? Join our informational webinar on Oct 28, 10-11:30am EDT. Current graduate students and faculty present an overview of the BE PhD application process and answer questions. Open to all, so share widely! https://ow.ly/JfPy50XbnHm
October 14, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Applying to the MIT BE PhD program? Join our informational webinar on Oct 28, 10-11:30am EDT. Current graduate students and faculty present an overview of the BE PhD application process and answer questions. Open to all, so share widely! https://ow.ly/JfPy50XbnHm
"It's not that complicated. It's really fun, actually." Jason's going to tell you quickly about graduate student life at MIT. #doctorallife #phdlife https://be.mit.edu/graduate-program/how-do-i-apply/
October 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
"It's not that complicated. It's really fun, actually." Jason's going to tell you quickly about graduate student life at MIT. #doctorallife #phdlife https://be.mit.edu/graduate-program/how-do-i-apply/