We are thrilled to announce that the 55th Anniversary Celebration of the Harvard-MIT Program in Health Sciences and Technology (HST) will be held on Friday, November 7, and Saturday, November 8, 2025.
The HST 55th Anniversary offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with current and former classmates and professors and discover ongoing work in the field. The event will take place at MIT in Cambridge and HMS in Boston, and will feature scientific talks, poster sessions, and social events, culminating in a festive dinner on the evening of Saturday, November 8, at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The programming is designed to cultivate and strengthen connections within the HST community.
Information on how to register will be available shortly. If you have any questions, please contact the planning committee at HST-55th [at] mit.edu (HST-55th[at]mit[dot]edu).
We are looking forward to celebrating with you!
MEMP PhD student Kimberly Bennett has been named as one of ten 2025 Koch Institute (KI) Image Award winners.
Bennett’s image "Navigating the Brain Space: One Chip at a Time” depicts a self-assembling microvascular network and shows how this organ-on-a-chip system faithfully replicates human brain vasculature, so that researchers like herself can screen and test for more clinically promising nanoparticle formulations and drug delivery strategies for rare pediatric brain tumors.
Established in 2011, the KI Image Awards recognize and celebrate the extraordinary visuals being produced during research being conducted at MIT. The winning images are then displayed in the Koch Institute Public Gallery on the first floor for a year to allow visitors to learn more about the science behind the projects.
Read the full article here to learn more about Kimberly's research, her journey to HST, and the impact she hopes her work will bring to the field of pediatric research and medicine.
Congratulations Kimberly on this remarkable achievement!
On Tuesday, May 27, members of the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology (HST) community gathered at the MIT Media Lab to celebrate the members of the Class of 2025!
This year's graduating class is comprised of 49 students:
The event began with an opening address from the master of ceremony Rick Mitchell, MD, PhD, Associate Director of HST.
Afterwards, the welcoming remarks were presented by George Daley, MD (HST '91), PhD, Dean of Harvard Medical School and Alex Shalek, PhD, Director of the Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES) at MIT, followed by a moving speech from this year's student speaker, Layla Siraj (HST MD Graduate).
Afterwards, the community celebrated the presentation of this year's graduates. Each student in attendance received a certificate of completion (the graduates were presented with their diplomas at the main HMS and MIT graduation ceremonies), and had a personal vignette read as they walked across the stage, which detailed their accomplishments and most memorable moments from their time in HST.
The ceremony concluded with this year's graduates being inducted into the HST Alumni Association by Thomas Heldt, PhD (HST '04), Associate Director of IMES and Junne Kamihara, MD (HST '08), PhD, Associate Director of HST, followed by a formal reception.
Thank you to everyone who helped to organize this event and congratulations again to the HST Class of 2025!
The HST Academic Office would like to extend our congratulations to Joe Stein who is retiring at the end of May after 14 years with HST!
Thank you Joe for all you have done to support the HST community. We wish you all the best as you begin this next chapter. Happy Retirement!
Congratulations to all the following HST students for the fellowships, awards, and honors they received this year!
American Physical Society (APS) Global Physics Summit, DBIO Early Career Prize Session
Vaibhav Mohanty (HST MD-PhD) - 1st Prize for Graduate Students
Hertz Fellowship
Anna Sappington (HST MD/EECS PhD)
HMS Gerald S. Foster Prize
Emily Rencsok, PhD, HST MD ‘25
HMS Henry Asbury Christian Award
Elliot Akama-Garren, PhD, HST MD ‘25
HMS James Tolbert Shipley Prize
Daniel Rubin, PhD, HST MD ‘25
HMS Leon Reznick Memorial Prize
Joyce Kang, PhD, HST MD ‘25
HMS Multiculturalism Award
Layla Siraj, PhD, HST MD ‘25
HMS Richard C. Cabot Prize
Jin Park, HST MD ‘25
HMS Seidman Prize for Outstanding HST Senior Medical Student Thesis
Jett Crowdis, HST MD ‘25
HST Outstanding Teaching Award - Student
Nicita Mehta (HST MD)
HST Roger G. Mark Outstanding Service Award - Student
Kimberly Bennett (HST MEMP PhD)
Davy Deng (HST MEMP PhD)
Diana Grass (HST MEMP PhD)
IMES Martin Prince Innovation Prize
Marissa Morales (HST MEMP PhD)
MIT Collamore-Rogers Fellowship
Eva Cai (HST MEMP PhD)
MIT MathWorks Fellowship
Louis DeRidder (HST MEMP PhD)
Sebastian Diaz (HST MEMP PhD)
Hannah Jackson, HST MEMP PhD ‘25
Devang Sehgal (HST MEMP PhD)
MIT Surpina and Panos Eurnekian BioTechnology Fund Fellowship
Madelyn MacRobbie (HST MEMP PhD)
MIT Takeda Fellowship
Elizabeth Healey, HST MEMP PhD ‘25
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP)
Logan Beatty (HST MEMP PhD)
Sebastian Diaz (HST MEMP PhD)
Abigail Dzordzorme (HST MEMP PhD)
Tess Fallon (HST MEMP PhD)
Abigail Jackson (HST MEMP PhD)
Alix Wagner (HST MEMP PhD)
Luca Weishaupt (HST MEMP PhD)
Jay Xu (HST MEMP PhD)
Congratulations to everyone!
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Have you wondered how research works in the biotech & pharma industry? Try it out as a class, without taking time completely away from your thesis!
Even if working in industry after graduation doesn’t interest you, the insights from this experience will provide valuable professional development for any career path.
Class is 10 hours a week on a mentored project + weekly hour of guest lectures on industry-relevant and professional development topics. Projects may include wet lab or computational work.
The course takes place on Wednesdays from 11am-12pm
Open to post-quals PhD students in all relevant programs--BE, Bio, BCS, Chem, ChemE, HST, CSB, DMSE, EECS, Micro, MechE, etc.
No industry experience necessary or expected!
Space is limited and pre-registration is required to be matched.
If you are interested, contact reb_instructors [at] mit.edu (reb_instructors[at]mit[dot]edu) as soon as possible!
MIT Bootcamps are immersive educational experiences focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. They are collaborating with the NIH/NIDA to put on a program focused on substance use disorder (SUD), called SUD Ventures.
There is an opportunity for students, and others, to be participants of the program. Additionally, there are a number of webinars coming up regarding this topic.
If you’d like to learn more, please contact MIT Bootcamps director Hanna Adeyema at hadeyema [at] mit.edu (hadeyema[at]mit[dot]edu) to discuss potential collaborations.
MIT Health Community Wellness serves all members of the MIT community, regardless of insurance coverage.
Our programs and resources give you the health and wellness tools you need to thrive at MIT.
This year, the MIT community is adapting to new ways of taking care of ourselves and others. If you’d like to connect with your community, stay active, sleep better, relieve stress, and more, Community Wellness at MIT Medical can help you find wellness programs that fit your needs.
View all Community Wellness classes here.
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WCC Individual Consultations
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WCC has prepared a series of workshops on style, literature review writing, and other topics. You can register for our offerings through this link.
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Harvard Catalyst works with Harvard University’s schools and affiliate academic healthcare centers to build and grow an environment focused on team science – where discoveries are rapidly and efficiently translated to improve human health. We catalyze research across all clinical and translational domains by providing investigators with opportunities such as pilot funding, free resources such as biostatistics consultations, training and mentoring programs, and numerous courses. To facilitate communication, collaboration, and data collection, our informatics team develops a range of open-source tools available to the community within Harvard University and beyond.
Information on courses and training through Harvard Catalyst can be found here.
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Join us for the final installment of our series dedicated to navigating the complexities of health information in the U.S. Discover how to effectively fact-check pressing health issues, identifying the line between misinformation, disinformation, and differences in opinion.
Our speakers will explore the most talked-about topics in health today and analyze the implications of changing media coverage on public understanding.
Join us to gain the skills and insights needed to critically evaluate health information and understand the broader effects of media dynamics on public discourse.
Friday, June 27 from 9-10am on Zoom
Guest Speakers:
Heidi J. Larson, PhD
Founder and Director of the Vaccine Confidence Project, and Professor of Anthropology, Risk and Decision Science, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Seth Mnookin
Professor of Science Writing and Director of the Graduate Program in Science Writing, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; New York Times Bestselling Author and Journalist
This event is free and open to the public.
Please join us for the 23rd Annual Koch Institute Symposium on Antibody Drug Conjugates: Targeted Cancer Therapies at the Intersection of Chemistry, Biology, and Engineering
Kicking off with 2022 Nobel Prize winner Carolyn Bertozzi, our speaker lineup features an array of industry and academic leaders who will discuss current advancements and challenges in deploying antibody drug conjugates as anti-cancer agents.
We cordially invite scientists, oncologists, and any other member of the biomedical community to join us in a day of engaging talks, stimulating conversations with colleagues, and of course camaraderie in our collective fight against cancer.
Friday, June 27 from 9am-4:30pm at Huntington Hall 10-250 (77 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139)
The keynote speaker will be Stanford University's Carolyn Bertozzi. She will be joined by:
You can purchase your tickets HERE
See the Koch Institute website for more information on the agenda. We look forward to seeing you there!
You are cordially invited to attend the 2025 Skin Inflammation in Human Health and Disease Conference, to be held Wednesday, June 25 to Friday, June 27 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel.
Speakers include national and international leaders in translational human skin disease research.
We are currently accepting abstracts for a poster session and short oral presentations during the meeting (Deadline to submit is Friday, May 30). The course is approved for CME credit through Harvard Medical School.
We are pleased to offer free registration for medical and graduate students, residents, postdoctoral and clinical fellows, and faculty of the BWH and MGH Departments of Dermatology.
To register for free attendance, please email skininflammation [at] bwh.harvard.edu (skininflammation[at]bwh[dot]harvard[dot]edu) instead of using the registration link.
For attendance with CME, credit, please register through the official registration site here.
For more information, please visit the link here.
We hope to see you there!
New sessions of the HSI Lunch Seminar Series will be advertised here when available.
A calendar of upcoming events is available here.
The Medical Development Group Boston (MDG Boston) is a community of individuals professionally committed to the Medical Device and other Medical Technology Industry segments united by the belief that innovation and advances in technology lead to substantial improvements in health care.
MDG's Mission is to contribute to the continuing development of medical devices and other medical technologies by enhancing the professional development of its members, fostering and supporting entrepreneurial thinking, serving as a forum for exploration of new business opportunities, and promoting best practices in enterprise management.
MDG pursues this mission through the organization of educational programs and forums: the facilitation of cross-disciplinary dialogue and collaboration; the creation of venues for networking and information sharing for current and aspiring professionals, clinicians, and entrepreneurs; and the development of alliances with complementary organizations.
We would love for you to attend and spread the word in your community!
For more information on our upcoming events, visit our website.
Future topics will be similar to the previous Brainmap season, with some talks on Optogenetics, MR-PET, BOLD physiology, ultra-high field MRI, multimodal integration, contrast agents, and many more exciting topics! Unless otherwise noted, seminars (webinars) are held on Wednesdays at noon.
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MIT’s Generative AI Impact Consortium (MGAIC) is an MIT presidential initiative led by MIT’s Office of Innovation and Strategy, in collaboration with the five Schools and the College. MGAIC brings together corporate leaders and MIT's researchers to focus on urgent applications of generative AI across disciplines, such as life sciences, health, climate sustainability, finance, education and more.
MGAIC offers UROP opportunities to MIT undergraduate students as well opportunities to participate in seminars, symposiums, networking events, and more with the MIT generative AI research community and our industry members.
Fill out this MGAIC Student Form if you would like to receive information about these events, as well as opportunities for next academic year such as UROPs, internships and jobs.
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Passing along information about a new STEM tutoring and mentorship program at the Ragon Institute! The STEM Scholars program serves high school students in Cambridge, in collaboration with the Cambridge Housing Authority. Mentors will be paired individually with a student for weekly tutoring and mentorship sessions through the fall and early winter (October - late January). If you’re interested in learning more, please sign up at this link!
Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Mini Grants
Looking to spread some kindness at MIT? MindHandHeart's RAK Mini Grants are now open for applications! Whether it’s for your coworkers, lab group, or house, you can receive up to $250 for your small kindness project—any time of the year! Apply today, and let’s make our community a little brighter.
Do you know anyone looking to improve communication skills: speaking and listening? Visit a Toastmasters Club. The members of Toastmasters Clubs of MIT are happy to help students practice.
"Toastmasters is a fantastic way to improve your presentation skills! I personally learned a great deal from the MIT club and highly recommend it." -- Gwen Acton, MIT PhD
Clubs are currently meeting online and in person!
The Original Toastmasters @ MIT, Friday at 12 noon to 1 PM, via Zoom
Tuesday Evening Toastmasters, 6:30 to 8:00 PM on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month
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What would I do? Graduate Community Fellows work on projects and assignments that enhance the graduate community at MIT in targeted, impactful ways. Each Fellow reports to a staff member in the OGE or a partner organization. See specifics below.
What are the requirements? Must meet minimal eligibility requirements and agree to the terms of appointment. Appointment periods for Fellow positions vary. All positions serve 10 hours per week, and receive compensation of $700 per month.
International students with full-time RA/TA appointments should note that there are eligibility restrictions.
Available positions are listed at the current Fellow positions page.
How do I apply? Once you’ve reviewed position details, download the application to apply. Applications for all positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. We hope to hear from you!
Questions? Contact Jessica Landry, jlandry [at] mit.edu (jlandry[at]mit[dot]edu).
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A post-graduate research position is available in the laboratory of John Higgins, MD, located in the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Systems Biology and Department of Pathology and the Harvard Medical School Department of Systems Biology.
Qualified applicants will have extensive knowledge of and interest in human pathophysiology and mathematical modeling including dynamical systems, machine learning, statistical inference, computational methods, and good software engineering practices.
For example, strong candidates would be able to compare and contrast the following: hemostasis and thrombosis, ODE and PDE, lymphocyte and myelocyte, transformer and convolutional block.
The following skills and experience are required:
Applicants should have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree or be in their final year of their doctoral studies, and have at least a strong undergraduate background in math, computer science, or engineering.
Interested individuals should provide a CV and a cover letter describing past research experience, future research interests, career goals, and contact information for three references.
Interested applicants can contact John Higgins (higgins.john [at] mgh.harvard.edu).
The Zomorrodi Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Harvard Medical School is seeking highly motivated PhD and Postdoctoral candidates excited about studying host-microbiome interactions in chronic human diseases.
About us:
Our lab integrates innovative computational and experimental approaches to investigate the intricate interactions between the human host and microbiome, with a focus on metabolism and nutrition. We develop Genome-Scale Models (GEMs) of metabolism, build machine learning (ML) tools, and leverage 3D gut organoid models to understand the mechanisms by which microbiomes contribute to disease progression and therapeutic response. We also explore the applications of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and
Large Language Models (LLMs) in medicine and biomedicine. The overarching goal of our research is to advance precision medicine by uncovering mechanisms driving chronic disease pathogenesis and harnessing AI to streamline clinical decision-making and improve patient care.
For more information about our lab, please our website.
Open positions:
PhD position in computational systems biology: A PhD candidate will focus on computational analysis of host-microbiome metabolic crosstalk in Celiac Disease (CeD) using genome-scale models. This role involves large-scale computational modeling of microbiomes and host intestinal epithelial and immune cells, multi-omics data integration, and downstream statistical and ML analysis for biomarker discovery.
Required qualifications: (i) Must be admitted to a relevant PhD program at Harvard or another Boston-area university (MIT, Boston University, etc.), (ii) Undergraduate or master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Computational Biology, Computer/Data Science, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Chemical/Biomedical/Biological/Electrical Engineering) OR
strong programming skills with a solid background in computational analysis.
Postdoctoral Position in experimental microbiome research: The postdoctoral researcher will investigate host-microbiome interactions in Celiac Disease (CeD) using patient-derived 3D gut organoid models and microbial isolates. This position involves: working with human cell lines, patient-derived tissues, and microbial cultures, investigating interactions between intestinal epithelial cells, immune cells, and gut microbes, and employing next-generation sequencing (NGS) and multi-omics approaches. The postdoc will collaborate closely with co-investigators on the project.
Required qualifications: (i) PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Cell Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, Biochemistry) with a strong publication record, (ii) Experience with human cell culture, microbial culture, or next-generation sequencing (NGS) techniques (preferred but not strictly required), (iii) Ability to quickly learn new experimental techniques, (iv) Strong verbal and written communication skills, (v) Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic research environment and a rapidly evolving field.
Application process: Interested candidates should contact Dr. Zomorrodi at azomorrodi [at] mgh.harvard.edu (azomorrodi[at]mgh[dot]harvard[dot]edu), providing a CV and a brief description of their interests. Use “PhD [or Postdoc, whichever is relevant] position in the Zomorrodi Lab” as the email subject. Applications are reviewed until the positions are filled. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Research environment:
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is a teaching hospital for Harvard Medical School and consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the U.S. Our lab is based in Boston, Massachusetts, in close proximity to world-class institutions, including MIT, The Broad Institute, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of
Public Health. This dynamic research environment fosters strong collaborations, intellectual exchange, and access to cutting-edge technologies.
The Zomorrodi Lab is committed to diversity and equality and encourages applications from underrepresented minorities.
We are seeking highly motivated researchers for the following projects:
Robotic Cardiac Catheters
We are developing robotic catheters for heart valve repair and for treatment of arrythmias. Robotics offers the advantage of reducing the learning curve for complex beating-heart procedures and, ultimately, provides a platform for introducing automation. Important components of these projects can include: (1) user-based and autonomous control, (2) integration of therapeutic devices, and (3) testing in anatomical and animal models. Experience in robotics, control and prototyping is preferred.
Transcatheter Heart Valve Repair and Replacement Devices
Transcatheter procedures avoid the trauma and risks of open-heart surgery by delivering devices that are intended to replicate surgical repair and replacement. We are creating novel devices and tools for both valve repair and replacement. These projects require innovative design and creative problem-solving skills along with expertise in prototyping and experimental evaluation.
Cutting tools for Transcatheter Valve Modification
While current transcatheter valve interventions deploy devices that push, pull and approximate tissue to restore valve function, a complete surgical repair often involves cutting and removing valve tissue. As a first step toward providing this capability, this project involves developing catheter-delivered energy-based cutting tools for valve repair and replacement.
Qualified applicants should respond by email to Professor Pierre Dupont
(Pierre.Dupont [at] childrens.harvard.edu) with a description of their qualifications, academic background and availability.
More information on our lab can be found on our website.
PureTech Health is currently searching for candidates to fill an entrepreneurial role in our Innovation team. This role will spearhead starting subsidiary companies from scratch, building them and spinning them out.
The Director of Innovation & Venture Creation at PureTech Health is an entrepreneurial role that will spearhead starting subsidiary companies (“Founded Entities”) from scratch, building them and spinning them out. The role entails leading searches for and performing the subsequent diligence on opportunities that could be the basis of a new company. The Director will also have an opportunity to gain hands on experience building and operating companies and will play a key role in subsequent third-party financing efforts as part of the spinout process. The Director will work directly with senior executives who have a track record of creating and operating companies and will build a skill set commensurate with a C-level startup executive. There is a clear path for advancement for the role at PureTech. Alternatively, alumni who have held the position have gone on to be C-level executives at biotech companies, including at PureTech’s Founded Entities and partners at venture capital firms. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial-minded individual to learn how to create and grow cutting edge companies from a blank sheet of paper.
The position will be a core member of the PureTech Innovation team and will interact with key internal and external stakeholders (e.g., C-level executives, Board members, etc.). This includes:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants who are interested in this position can apply here.
If you have further questions or would like more information, please contact Meegan Stephenson at meegan.stephenson [at] puretechhealth.com (meegan[dot]stephenson[at]puretechhealth[dot]com).
Interested in working on Technology and Security Policy?
Technology and Security Policy Fellowship
The RAND Technology and Security Policy Fellowship develops new generations of policy analysts and implementors at the intersection of technology and security issues. Fellows perform in-depth, independent research relating to one or more of the research areas of the Technology and Security Policy Center. Fellows receive mentorship from RAND policy experts for their independent research. Additionally, fellows may work on RAND client-sponsored research, up to an average of one day per week.
Candidates are welcome from all experience levels, from undergraduate students to mid-career professionals. Fellowship durations will typically start at one year with the possibility of up to two additional years. Fellowships can be full- or part-time. Fellows must be based in the United States or United Kingdom, working remotely or at one of RAND's U.S. or U.K. offices.
Current students and recent graduates are welcome to apply. Selection decisions are made on a rolling basis, with applicants being notified at least once per quarter.
To learn more about the TASP fellowship program email: TASP_fellowship_inquiries [at] rand.org (TASP_fellowship_inquiries[at]rand[dot]org)
The Capasso group at Harvard SEAS has an opening for postdoctoral position related to biophotonics+metasurface/biosensing research. The postdoc will make contributions towards building a metalens optical system to image bacteria, including integration with small-pixel sensors, potentially an easy-to-use manual focus system, an integrated light source, and an image capture and transfer system.The candidate will join the group of Prof. Federico Capasso and collaborate with a team at the Harvard Medical School, led by Prof. Johan Paulsson, focused on bacterial detection identification (ID) and antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST), leveraging on this optical system, including interfacing with a microfluidic system.
In addition to the basic instrument, the postdoc will develop more advanced metalens imaging modalities for bacteria, with the purpose of making the AST not only faster and more robust, but also potentially achieving some basic level of species ID. This will include the development of a compact form of quantitative phase microscopy by encoding polarization-dependent optical functions onto a single metasurface to perform full-Stokes image polarimetry.
Proficiency in laboratory optics and photonics with particular emphasis on imaging systems such as microscopy is preferred. Previous experience in nanophotonics and clean room fabrication would be beneficial but is not strictly required. History of work in polarization and optical polarimetry desirable. Interviews are currently on-going for this position: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/14008
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is excited to announce the launch of a new post-doctoral training program called the HEAL Initiative Partnerships to Advance INterdisciplinary (PAIN) Training Program in Clinical Pain Research. The HEAL PAIN Cohort Program, via the T90/R90 mechanism, provides interdisciplinary training to postdoctoral scholars pursuing careers in pain and addiction research. By integrating a broad range of scientific disciplines and fostering a collaborative research environment, the program equips trainees with the skills needed to advance pain science, develop innovative treatments, and translate research findings into clinical practice. This program will emphasize mentorship, career development, and hands-on research experience. The program will help ensure postdoctoral trainees are well-prepared to contribute to the HEAL Initiative's mission of improving pain management.
The Positively Uniting Researchers of Pain to Opine, Synthesize, and Engage (PURPOSE) network will help facilitate a national cohort experience among the postdoctoral trainees at the funded T90/R90 centers, as well as organize an annual meeting that all trainees will be required to attend. Learn more and join the PURPOSE network at https://painresearchers.com/.
For more information and to apply, please reach out to the center(s) of interest directly below. If you are interested in multiple centers, you may email PainCohortPrograms [at] painresearchers.com (PainCohortPrograms[at]painresearchers[dot]com) and your information will be forwarded to all centers.
The University of Utah Program to Provide Pain Research Knowledge (UP3RK) mission is to impart the science knowledge, skills, and core competencies needed by post-graduate, interdisciplinary Scholars to address the nation’s scientific needs in clinical pain research. UP3RK trains Scholars through mentorship, interdisciplinary research skill development and concentrated training in our four focus areas (nonpharmacologic pain treatments, effective interventions for pain and substance use disorders; implementation science, research within vulnerable, diverse, and underserved populations). We train UP3RK Scholars within an innovative, multi-level mentor model to prepare clinical pain investigators for successful, independent, research careers.
Contact PI: Dr. Julie Fritz, julie.fritz [at] hsc.utah.edu (julie[dot]fritz[at]hsc[dot]utah[dot]edu)
The MGB IMPACT (Interdisciplinary Mentorship Program Advising Clinical Trainees) Program in Clinical Pain Research is based in Boston. The program offers training to postdoctoral fellows, with the long-term goal of expanding the number, diversity, and collaborative network of clinical pain researchers, advancing our understanding of pain and our ability to effectively manage pain without opioid medications. MGB IMPACT focuses on team science, providing interdisciplinary mentorship and training in clinical pain research by bringing together a diverse group of mentors from an array of backgrounds, including Psychology, Neurology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Women's Health, Epidemiology and others. MGB IMPACT operates collaboratively with other T90/R90 programs around the country to promote innovative solutions for pain management and improve patient care by providing high-quality training to future leaders in clinical pain research.
Contact PI: Dr. Robert Edwards, rredwards [at] partners.org (rredwards[at]partners[dot]org)
The Stanford PAIN cohort is dedicated to interdisciplinary research training in maternal and childhood pain and bioinformatics. We will train participants from across the national cohort in pediatric and maternal health and pain, equipping a new generation of clinical pain researchers to apply a lifespan lens to identify primary and secondary prevention strategies to address the pain epidemic. Core faculty research leaders will help match trainees to mentors within the Stanford PAIN cohort content areas of: (1) bioinformatics, (2) pain across the lifespan, specifically child and maternal pain, (3) nonpharmacological (behavioral) interventions for pain, (4) prevention of the transition from acute to chronic pain and (5) advancing health equity in the field of pain.
Contact PI: Dr. Laura Simons, lesimons [at] stanford.edu (lesimons[at]stanford[dot]edu)
The University of Michigan Pain T90/R90 program is looking for postdoctoral scholars interested in a career in pain science. We have a broad range of mentors that can help guide scholars in nearly any type of clinical or translational pain science. A focus of this program will be the career development of the scholars, who generally will be expected to write a NIH career development award (K award) during this postdoc.
Contact PI: Dr. Daniel Clauw, dclauw [at] med.umich.edu (dclauw[at]med[dot]umich[dot]edu)
The University of Florida Partnerships Across Interdisciplinary Networks: Training through Engineering, Epidemiology & Addiction Medicine or UF PAIN TEAM is located in Gainesville, North Central Florida. The program offers postdoctoral training to fellows interested in pursuing clinical pain research within collaborative interdisciplinary teams across the UF Pain Research & Intervention Center of Excellence (PRICE). During the first year of the program, fellows will identify and partner with other fellow(s) in the program and along with mentors will develop a team science project extending their individual research projects. Our long-term goal is to increase the number of pain researchers able to perform complex team science research, advancing our understanding of pain and therapeutic options. Our mentors span interdisciplinary backgrounds including Neuroscience, Engineering, Psychology, Epidemiology, Addiction Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Anesthesiology, and others. The UF PAIN TEAM will also work collaboratively with other T90/R90 programs around the country to increase our future clinical pain workforce and their ability to work within large interdisciplinary teams.
Contact PI: Dr. Yenisel Cruz-Almeida, cryeni [at] ufl.edu (cryeni[at]ufl[dot]edu)
At Washington University in St. Louis we have developed a new postdoctoral training program: the Promoting Excellence through Pain and Addiction Research Enhancement (PREPARE) T90/R90 Training Program. A defining feature of the PREPARE Program will be an emphasis on social determinants of health (SDOH) as they relate to chronic pain and substance use disorders clinical research. SDOH define the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, and the inequities in power, money, and resources that are often responsible for disparities in pain and substance use outcomes across the U.S. Our overall goal is to develop outstanding independent investigators capable of sustaining productive clinical research careers addressing the biopsychosocial (emphasis on social) mechanisms underlying chronic pain and substance use disorder development, and/or designing clinical interventions to relieve pain and ameliorate substance use.
Contact PI: Dr. Burel Goodin, burel [at] wustl.edu (burel[at]wustl[dot]edu)
The National Institutes of Health’s Office of Clinical Research Training and Medical Education offers an extensive range of clinical research training opportunities to prepare the next generation of clinician-scientists. Brief descriptions of the programs are provided below. As world’s largest biomedical research agency, the NIH encourages future clinician-scientists and medical researchers to consider adding an NIH experience to their portfolio.
Graduate Medical Education
NIH currently sponsor 17 medical specialty or subspecialty programs which have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). We also jointly sponsor clinical training programs with extramural training partners, to include Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, and the National Capital Consortium. In addition, we sponsor numerous "one of kind" translational medicine fellowship training programs. https://cc.nih.gov/training/gme/programs1.html
Clinical Elective Programs
Short term—4 to 12 week—clinically oriented elective rotations for senior medical and dental students; unique mentored specialty/subspecialty clinical research rotations are also available for combined program students (i.e., MD/PhD, DO/PhD). https://cc.nih.gov/training/students/clinical_electives.html
Postdoctoral Research Training Awards
Provides the opportunity for recent doctoral degree recipients to enhance their research skills in the resource-rich National Institutes of Health (NIH) environment, which consists of more than 1200 laboratories/research projects. https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/postdoc_irp
Graduate Partnerships Program
This program is designed to bring PhD graduate students to the NIH Intramural Research Program for dissertation research. https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/gpp
For information on EU – U.S. cooperation in doctoral and postdoctoral education opportunities for U.S. researchers and organizations. Visit IIE online at www.iie.org. Please contact the programs directly for additional information or with any questions you may have.
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We are excited to announce that the Harvard Biotech Club Career Fair is returning on Friday, September 19, 2025!
Additionally, we are honored that this year's keynote address "Humanizing Drug Discovery" will be presented by Dr. David Altshuler, Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer at Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
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At Ontogen Medtech, we are committed to fostering innovation in biomedical engineering and medical device development.
To support the next generation of engineers and innovators, we are offering a $1,000 scholarship each academic year to a student who demonstrates a passion for advancing medical technology.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & PROCESS
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Prepare a well-researched, original essay on one of the following topics:
Essays should be written in a clear, professional, and engaging style.
Properly cite sources if referencing research or studies.
Public Thought Leadership Contribution
To enhance real-world discussion and awareness of biomedical innovation, applicants must complete the following:
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SELECTION PROCESS & SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE
Applications will be evaluated based on originality, clarity, and impact. Finalists will be required to provide an unofficial transcript verifying enrollment and GPA. The winning applicant and essay will be featured on Ontogen Medtech’s website and highlighted on LinkedIn.
The 2025 application deadline is August 29, 2025. The winner will be selected and announced by September 30, 2025.
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Starting in January, we will begin recruiting for those interested in our full-time Associate role who graduate between December 2024 – Summer 2025. Advanced Professional Degree (APD) candidates are postdocs or working toward the following degrees: PhD, MD (including medical interns, residents and fellows), JD, PharmD, Nursing, and non-MBA Masters. Non-MBA Master candidates must have at least four years in between the completion of their undergraduate degree and graduate degree to be qualified as having an APD.
Over 80% of our consultants have advanced degrees in fields outside of business, and as our firm continues to grow and evolve, we are looking for more people like you – experts in their fields – to join our community. We hope you will consider starting your journey with us, so you can be at your best at McKinsey!
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The MIT Alumni Advisors Hub is an online platform that students can use to ask for advice when they need it—from MIT alumni around the world. Students can get advice on their job and internship search, conduct a mock interview or informational interview, explore career paths and future entrepreneurial pursuits, and navigating life at MIT.
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