MIT Department of Biological Engineering
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By applying engineering principles to study and manipulate biology, biological engineers aim to benefit society by applying technologies to agriculture, environment, health, and medicine. be.mit.edu
Who's up at BATS?
M Lockwood (COLLINS) “Engineering Saccharomyces boulardii as an Enterically Targeted Living Therapeutic for Ulcerative Colitis”
N Cuthbert (NILES) “Investigating Plasmodium falciparum Survival and Resistance through Pfkelch13 Conditional Knockdown”
https://ow.ly/qB4150XvOYG
M Lockwood (COLLINS) “Engineering Saccharomyces boulardii as an Enterically Targeted Living Therapeutic for Ulcerative Colitis”
N Cuthbert (NILES) “Investigating Plasmodium falciparum Survival and Resistance through Pfkelch13 Conditional Knockdown”
https://ow.ly/qB4150XvOYG
November 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Who's up at BATS?
M Lockwood (COLLINS) “Engineering Saccharomyces boulardii as an Enterically Targeted Living Therapeutic for Ulcerative Colitis”
N Cuthbert (NILES) “Investigating Plasmodium falciparum Survival and Resistance through Pfkelch13 Conditional Knockdown”
https://ow.ly/qB4150XvOYG
M Lockwood (COLLINS) “Engineering Saccharomyces boulardii as an Enterically Targeted Living Therapeutic for Ulcerative Colitis”
N Cuthbert (NILES) “Investigating Plasmodium falciparum Survival and Resistance through Pfkelch13 Conditional Knockdown”
https://ow.ly/qB4150XvOYG
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
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/
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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
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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
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
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
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/
Who's up at BATS?
Owen Farchione (MANALIS): “Investigating Segmented Filamentous Bacteria (SFB), a Novel Immunostimulatory Gut Commensal”
Eric Lu (DEL VECCHIO): “Genetic Circuits in Bacterial Stationary Phase”
https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
Owen Farchione (MANALIS): “Investigating Segmented Filamentous Bacteria (SFB), a Novel Immunostimulatory Gut Commensal”
Eric Lu (DEL VECCHIO): “Genetic Circuits in Bacterial Stationary Phase”
https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
October 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Who's up at BATS?
Owen Farchione (MANALIS): “Investigating Segmented Filamentous Bacteria (SFB), a Novel Immunostimulatory Gut Commensal”
Eric Lu (DEL VECCHIO): “Genetic Circuits in Bacterial Stationary Phase”
https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
Owen Farchione (MANALIS): “Investigating Segmented Filamentous Bacteria (SFB), a Novel Immunostimulatory Gut Commensal”
Eric Lu (DEL VECCHIO): “Genetic Circuits in Bacterial Stationary Phase”
https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/
Who's up at BATS?
Ariana Barreiro (Birnbaum Lab) “Engineering Targeted Lentiviruses for In Vivo CART-T Cell Generation and Functional Profiling”
Emma Finburgh (Birnbaum Lab) “Decoding T Cell-antigen Recognition at Scale with T cell Receptor-displaying Virus-like Particles” https://ow.ly/UiU750X5SSn
Ariana Barreiro (Birnbaum Lab) “Engineering Targeted Lentiviruses for In Vivo CART-T Cell Generation and Functional Profiling”
Emma Finburgh (Birnbaum Lab) “Decoding T Cell-antigen Recognition at Scale with T cell Receptor-displaying Virus-like Particles” https://ow.ly/UiU750X5SSn
October 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Who's up at BATS?
Ariana Barreiro (Birnbaum Lab) “Engineering Targeted Lentiviruses for In Vivo CART-T Cell Generation and Functional Profiling”
Emma Finburgh (Birnbaum Lab) “Decoding T Cell-antigen Recognition at Scale with T cell Receptor-displaying Virus-like Particles” https://ow.ly/UiU750X5SSn
Ariana Barreiro (Birnbaum Lab) “Engineering Targeted Lentiviruses for In Vivo CART-T Cell Generation and Functional Profiling”
Emma Finburgh (Birnbaum Lab) “Decoding T Cell-antigen Recognition at Scale with T cell Receptor-displaying Virus-like Particles” https://ow.ly/UiU750X5SSn
BE Seminar Series returns with Michael J. Lee, UMass Chan Medical School “Life, Death, and the Discovery of the Pol II Degradation-dependent Apoptotic Response (PDAR)” 32-141, 4p, 10/2 https://ow.ly/7oWN50X5aLi
October 1, 2025 at 5:55 PM
BE Seminar Series returns with Michael J. Lee, UMass Chan Medical School “Life, Death, and the Discovery of the Pol II Degradation-dependent Apoptotic Response (PDAR)” 32-141, 4p, 10/2 https://ow.ly/7oWN50X5aLi
Ellen's doctoral research focuses on endometriosis, a reproductive disease affecting 10% of women. In the video, she will share her excitement about the new approaches being developed at MIT to gain better insights into the disease. https://ow.ly/SP4550X3UJP #PhDLife #BEdoctoralprogram
September 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Ellen's doctoral research focuses on endometriosis, a reproductive disease affecting 10% of women. In the video, she will share her excitement about the new approaches being developed at MIT to gain better insights into the disease. https://ow.ly/SP4550X3UJP #PhDLife #BEdoctoralprogram
BATS is back! Fall Term schedule be.mit.edu/our-communit...
September 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
BATS is back! Fall Term schedule be.mit.edu/our-communit...
First day of classes!
September 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
First day of classes!