Announcements will be updated regularly.
This article was written by Mindy Blodgett (IMES Communications Officer) and was originally shared with the IMES & HST Communities:
On April 21, two students from the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology (HST) community—Irena King (G6) and Jody Mou (G4)—will take on the 128th Boston Marathon. Though they arrive at the starting line from different paths—one a charity runner and one a qualifier—both share a deep commitment to the HST spirit of advancing science, medicine, and human health.
Irena King — Running for Trauma Survivors and the Stepping Strong Center
Sixth-year HST student Irena King is running this year’s Boston Marathon as part of the Brigham and Women’s Stepping Strong Marathon Team, raising $10,000 to support trauma research, prevention, and recovery. The Stepping Strong Center plays a critical role in driving innovation in trauma care—an area of medicine that remains underfunded and often overlooked despite its massive global burden.
For Irena, this mission is deeply personal. Years ago, her mother survived a life-altering accident that resulted in numerous surgeries and chronic health complications. The experience left an indelible mark on Irena, who spent years navigating the medical system alongside her family—facing not only the physical aftermath of trauma, but the emotional and mental challenges of long-term recovery.
“My mother’s strength taught me what resilience looks like,” Irena says. “But it also made clear how inaccessible trauma care can be for many. I run for the families who don’t always get a voice in the system, and for the patients who are more than just their charts.”
Her own health journey, marked by hurdles in accessing trauma care, further shaped her dedication to patient advocacy and to approaching medicine through a holistic lens—recognizing that true healing is about more than clinical outcomes; it’s about restoring a person’s sense of self.
As she trains for race day, Irena is also calling attention to a field that urgently needs more resources and visibility. Every donation to her campaign supports the Stepping Strong Center’s work to reimagine trauma care and improve outcomes for patients worldwide.
Jody Mou — A Qualified Runner on a Mission
Each year, the Boston Marathon welcomes 3,200 charity runners; the remaining 24,000 participants are made up of individuals who have submitted qualifying times from a previous marathon. For amateur runners, the race is an iconic goal, celebrated for its storied history and demanding, hilly course.
For fourth-year HST student Jody Mou, the Boston Marathon will be her second attempt at the distance after qualifying at the Toronto Marathon last year with a time of 3:22:37. Jody started running during the pandemic and slowly fell in love with the thrill of training and chasing personal bests. She came to MIT with the dream of running Boston by the end of her PhD.
Friends and family have always been the most important aspect of Jody’s running journey. In 2022, a close college friend invited her to run a half marathon together, her first official race. She raced her first marathon in her hometown two years later, where her parents were her biggest support.
“Although qualifying for Boston was a personal goal, it’s not one I could have done alone,” shares Jody. “Running with a buddy was the only thing that got me out the door on busy, cold, or tired days. I really owe this race to my friends, family, lab mates, and the HST community who have supported me along the way.”
Outside of running, Jody is also an active member of the MIT cycling club and is pursuing a PhD in computational protein design at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
Marathon Monday at a Glance
Members of the HST community will also be volunteering at the medical tent, along the course, and at the finish line on Patriots Day. After the race, we’ll be sharing photos and a recap of the day, highlighting the many ways HST shows up to support health, healing, and one another.
For now, please join us in cheering on Irena, Jody, and the entire HST presence at the 2025 Boston Marathon—and consider supporting the important cause they represent.
Abdallah Lamane, a first year MEMP PhD student, has been announced as a 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 - France Edition. This recognition highlights Abdallah's research which explores the intersection of AI and medical imaging for cancer patients.
Congratulations Abdallah on this remarkable achievement!
This article was originally published on the AACR Newsroom and can be found here.
The 2025 AACR Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research will be presented to Rakesh K. Jain, PhD, Fellow of the AACR Academy, during the AACR Annual Meeting 2025, to be held April 25-30 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois.
The AACR Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research honors individuals who have made significant fundamental contributions to cancer research, either through a single scientific discovery or a body of work. These contributions, whether in research, leadership, or mentorship, must have had a lasting impact on the cancer field and must have demonstrated a lifetime commitment to progress against cancer.
Jain is the director of the Edwin L. Steele Laboratories for Tumor Biology in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Andrew Werk Cook Professor of Radiation Oncology (Tumor Biology) at Harvard Medical School. He is being recognized for his lifelong achievements and pioneering contributions that have transformed the scientific understanding of the tumor microenvironment and its role in cancer progression and treatment. Most notably, his groundbreaking hypothesis of vascular normalization reshaped the use of antiangiogenic therapy and led to FDA-approved drug combinations. Jain’s visionary integration of engineering and oncology has advanced drug delivery, immunotherapy, and cancer treatment strategies, while his celebrated mentorship and leadership have inspired countless scientists, clinicians, and physician-scientists.
Congratulations to Rakesh on this remarkable achievement!
Per the current travel risk policy, you are required to register your MIT-related travel data with the MIT Travel Registry. By registering, the Institute is better able to locate and contact you if you are traveling in an area where health, safety, or security are threatened.
Who should register?
All MIT students, faculty, staff, and affiliates are required to register travel through the MIT Travel Registry if your travel is MIT-related.
MIT-related travel includes travel that:
In addition to registering, non-MIT students and non-MIT travelers participating in trips led or organized by MIT must also sign a liability release form (for non-MIT travelers). Those forms should be returned to the MIT program or class organizing the trip.
Although not required, the MIT community is also encouraged to register personal travel for increased safety measures.
The MIT Travel Registry is also available through the MIT Atlas App.
For more information, visit the MIT Global Support Resources website.
Are you traveling for any of the following reasons?
Can you help promote HST by talking to prospective students?
Contact Laurie Ward (laurie [at] mit.edu (l)aurie [at] mit.edu (aurie[at]mit[dot]edu)) for talking points and promotional materials to distribute.
A link to an HST Programs Slide to include in your presentations can be found here.
Spring 2025 Topic: Biotech, Business and Innovation
April 24
FDA Regulation
Peter Marks, MD PhD; Director, FDA Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research
As part of its new Program on the Ethics of Emerging Technologies, the Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics is launching the TechEthics Colloquium, to be held on selected Tuesdays, 12.30-1.45 (over a catered lunch) throughout both semesters, in the Safra Center Seminar room (124 Mt. Auburn, Suite 520N). We are now building a mailing list specifically for this colloquium. To let us know that you wish to be on this list, please enter your contact details and dietary requirements through this link.
We are aiming to assemble a group of people interested in the ethics of emerging technologies who are willing to attend reasonably regularly to create a bit of a sense of community around these issues. The primary goal of this colloquium is to discuss academic work around normative issues about technology, work of interest to people with a philosophical background, but the orientation is interdisciplinary. Artificial Intelligence is of special interest for this colloquium, but other technologies too may enter the discussions. The focus is to a large extent on bringing in younger scholars from outside the Boston area, but we will also include local scholars as presenters. The colloquium is co-sponsored by the Safra Center, Embedded EthiCS@Harvard, and the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, and co-convened by Mathias Risse and Jeff Behrends.
Please note: A paper (work in progress by the speaker) will be pre-circulated, and all participants are expected to read it in advance. Since only those on our mailing list will have access to the paper, please follow the link above to provide your contact info if you'd like to participate.
The program for this first year is as follows:
April 22 - Linda Eggert (Oxford)
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.
The Writing and Communication Center offers free one-on-one professional advice from communication specialists with advanced degrees and publishing experience. The WCC can help you further develop your oral communication skills and learn about all types of academic and professional writing.
WCC Individual Consultations
During these consultations, you can work on your written or oral projects with WCC instructors who can guide you at all stages of your communication process.
WCC has prepared a series of workshops on style, literature review writing, and other topics. You can register for our offerings through this link.
For more information on WCC programs, check the WCC website.
Our Mission
The Teaching + Learning Lab (TLL) partners with MIT educators, staff, and administrators to create a reflective educational environment where students are academically challenged, actively engaged, and personally supported.
Find information on upcoming TLL programs, speakers, workshops, etc. here.
Upcoming Grad Teaching Tracks
Grad Teaching Development Tracks are sets of short, interactive workshops intended for graduate students interested in improving their teaching skills while teaching at MIT or applying for faculty positions in the future.
Find more information on the Teaching Tracks here.
For any questions about programs and resources available to graduate students through the TLL, contact Ben Hansberry, Assistant Director for Graduate Student Teaching (bhansber [at] mit.edu (bhansber[at]mit[dot]edu))
Subscribe here to the TLL Newsletter.
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.
A calendar of Harvard Catalyst events can be found here.
Subscribe to the Harvard Catalyst Newsletter here.
Information about the Harvard i-lab and it's upcoming events and activities can be found here.
What could healthcare look like in the next 10 years?
Join us for a student-led discussion on strategies to improve public understanding of emerging healthcare topics, such as vaccinations, genetic screening, and other technologies. This event is designed to foster interdisciplinary dialogue on making complex scientific issues more accessible to the public.
Thursday, April 24 at 6pm in the Bush Room (10-105)
Panelists:
Food and refreshments will be provided!
We are excited to announce the inaugural 2025 Harvard/MIT Aerospace Medicine Association (AsMA) Poster Symposium!
Thursday, May 8 from 4-6pm at MIT (specific location TBD)
There will be opening and closing talks from leaders in the spaceflight biology field and opportunities for networking/mingling!
Snacks, refreshment, and light dinner options will be provided.
Please fill out the form here to submit an abstract for a poster presentation or to RSVP for attending without presenting.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS:
Abstracts will be accepted on a rolling basis until April 28, 11:59pm ET.
Note: Abstracts will not be rejected unless grossly irrelevant to the symposium topic of space biology. This can be broadly interpreted as you wish - acceptable topics include but are not limited to: space medicine and physiology, plant biology, microbiology, biomedical engineering, spaceflight-analogs, behavioral health, etc.
Eligibility: Researchers in all career stages (undergrad, graduate, post-doc, faculty, etc.) are all eligible to submit an abstract and/or attend this symposium. We particularly welcome student researchers to submit an abstract. You do not have to be affiliated with Harvard or MIT to submit or to attend. Previous submission or presentation at another conference will not prevent you from presenting at our symposium.
Questions? Feel free to reach out to amsro-exec [at] mit.edu (amsro-exec[at]mit[dot]edu) for more information. We look forward to hearing about your research!
Please join us online for an engaging conference exploring the impact of AI in healthcare and biotech!
Join industry leaders, innovators, and experts at the MITCOB BioSummit to discuss groundbreaking AI applications in pharma, biotech, and healthcare.
Saturday, May 10 from 9am-1pm
Admission is free for MIT Students and Postdocs!
If you have further questions, please contact us at %20biosummit-registration [at] mitcob.org (biosummit-registration[at]mitcob[dot]org).
Experience the thrill of a 3-minute research pitch at the 2025 MIT Research Slam—big ideas, bold talks, and groundbreaking discoveries! Join us for the 2025 MIT Research Slam competition where PhD & postdocs competitors meet head-to-head in a LIVE Showcase event.
Wednesday, April 23 from 5-7pm at the MIT Wong Auditorium (E51-115)
Come see MIT’s finest put their skills to the test as they take on the challenge of communicating why their research matters in under 3 minutes. Celebrate our inspiring research communicators at a reception after the competition.
Among the 10 finalists who will be presenting their pitch is MEMP PhD Candidate Amelia Storm!
We hope to see you there!
Join us for an inspiring and insightful event featuring Dr. Carolina Alarco, a distinguished leader in the biopharma industry and co-founder of Latinos in Bio. As an accomplished entrepreneur and advocate for diversity in life sciences, Dr. Alarco will share her personal journey, from her roots in Peru to becoming a prominent leader in biotech and business innovation.
Thursday, May 1 from 6-7:30pm in the MIT Tang Center (E51-115)
This event is presented by the Therapeutics Graduate Program (TGP) of Harvard University, in collaboration with the Harvard Biotech Club, the Harvard GSAS LatinX Student Association, & the MIT LatinX Graduate Student Association.
The MIT Chemistry department invites you to the next seminar of our "Colloquium Series". This series was designed by our Quality of Life’s: Mental Health Subcommittee with the aim of transforming conversations about mental health and mental health research in academia. Our next seminar is titled:
Bold Move: How to Thrive Through Uncertainty
Presented by: Luana Marques, PhD
Dr. Marques is a global speaker, author, scientist, and innovator, currently an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School. She’s the former President of the Anxiety & Depression Association of America and the Founder & Director of Community Psychiatry PRIDE, a premier research lab at Massachusetts General Hospital. You can learn more about her here.
Thursday, April 24 at 4pm in MIT 6-120
Light refreshments will be served before the event (~3:40pm)
This event is open to everyone, and we encourage all to attend!
Please join us for SpaceTech 2025 — AeroAstro's annual conference on the present and future of space technology.
This year's theme, "From the Earth to the Moon," encompasses the many ways engineering, cutting-edge technology, and entrepreneurial innovation are influencing our efforts from LEO to the lunar surface and beyond. With a focus on research and technology from Course 16 students and AeroAstro/MIT alumni, SpaceTech 2025 will celebrate our community's unique impact on the rapidly evolving aerospace field.
Wednesday, April 23 from 9am-5pm at the Schwarzman College of Computing (45-801)
The conference will include a SpaceTech Expo and Networking hour, along with tables and demos set up all day; student lightning talks with audience judging and awards; panels with academic and industry experts; and very exciting keynotes from Julien Lamamy - Managing Director, iSpace Europe; Alexa Aguilar - Lead Space Lasers Engineer, SpaceX; and Bhavya Lal - former NASA Associate Administrator for Technology, Policy and Strategy.
The full agenda for the conference is available to view. We hope to see you there!
Join us on May 1 for the MIT Ethics of Computing Research Symposium, a dynamic series of TED-style talks delving into the intersection of technology, ethics, and social responsibility in computing.
Hosted by the Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing (SERC) at the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, this daylong event highlights the diverse range of research happening across MIT in this critical area, and features projects supported by the SERC seed grant program.
Thursday, May 1 at the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, 8th floor (51 Vassar Street, Building 45, Cambridge, MA 02139)
Hear from researchers on topics, including algorithmic bias, privacy, the societal impacts of artificial intelligence, and the future of human-computer interaction. Plus, explore student research during a poster session.
Don't miss this chance to learn about groundbreaking work shaping the future of ethical computing, connect with MIT researchers from across disciplines, and take part in key discussions on responsible innovation.
If you have further questions about the event, please contact serc [at] mit.edu (subject: SERC%20Symposium, body: null) (serc[at]mit[dot]edu).
We hope to see you there!
Sparking a Data Revolution in Healthcare via FHIR
Enabling the Use of Standardized Clinical Data and Data to Advance Discovery: Where Are We Now, and What’s Next
Tuesday, April 22 from 11:30am-1pm in E62-450
RSVP at Sloan Groups *Open to All*
Lunch will be provided in person
Guest Speaker: Teresa Zayas Cabán, PhD, is Assistant Director for Policy Development, NLM, NIH
In this role she leads NLM's policy development and implementation activities.
Prior to her position at ONC, she was the Chief of Health IT Research and Acting Director of the Division of Health IT at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). While at AHRQ, she set new directions for their funding opportunities and coordinated with federal partners, such as the National Science Foundation.
Before joining AHRQ, she served as a post-doctoral trainee in the computation and informatics in biology and medicine program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She obtained her doctorate in industrial and systems engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she was a National Science Foundation graduate research fellow in industrial engineering.
Moderators:
Anne Quaadgras, Director, MIT Sloan Health Systems Initiative
Doug Williams, Product Lead, Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship
If you have further questions, please contact Lisa Maloney at lmaloney [at] mit.edu (lmaloney[at]mit[dot]edu).
Examine Strategies for Exiting or Transforming Scaled Healthcare Enterprises
Tuesday, April 29 from 11:30am-1pm in E62-450
RSVP at Sloan Groups *Open to All*
Lunch will be provided in person.
Guest Speakers:
Caitlin Zulla serves as the CEO of US Radiology Specialists, one of the country’s premier providers of diagnostic imaging services. Caitlin has extensive healthcare leadership experience, including expertise in outpatient care delivery and a broad array of aligned physician specialties. Previously, she served as CEO of Optum Health East where she oversaw health care delivery across 10 states. Prior to that, she was CEO of SCA Health, a leader in the ambulatory surgery industry, overseeing more than 320 surgical facilities, 13,500 aligned physicians, and 11,500 team members who serve over 1.4 million patients annually. She also held roles as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer at SCA Health. Throughout her career she has focused on extended access to healthcare for patients. Caitlin is deeply committed to fostering engagement and creating an environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to our shared mission.
Caitlin serves on the public board of National Vision (NASDAQ: EYE) where she also sits on the Compensation Committee and serves on the Board of Directors for One World Surgery — a nonprofit aimed at delivering quality, accessible primary and surgical care in developing countries. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University, a Master of Public Health and Health Management from Columbia University and a Master of Healthcare Delivery Science from Dartmouth College.
Sukanya Soderland is the former Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President of Strategy, Innovation, Enterprise Data & Analytics and Business Performance and Process Improvement for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Prior to joining BCBS Massachusetts, she served as a senior Partner at Oliver Wyman in the Health and Life Sciences Practice, co-founded the Oliver Wyman Health Innovation Center, and was the lead healthcare Partner in Oliver Wyman’s Digital, Technology, Operations & Analytics Practice. She is a frequent speaker in national forums on healthcare transformation and serves on the Board of Advisors at Boston’s Museum of Science, the Advisory Board of the America India Foundation, and on the Board of the Trustees of Reservations, the largest owner of conservation land in Massachusetts. Sukanya graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College and holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School.
David Russell joined Bain Capital Private Equity in 2018. He is a Vice President in the Healthcare Vertical and a member of the North American Private Equity team. Prior to joining Bain Capital Private Equity, Mr. Russell was a consultant with Bain & Company in the Washington, D.C. office. He focused on private equity diligences and strategy projects across multiple sectors, including consumer and healthcare.
Moderators:
Rebecca L. Schechter, MBA, Formerly at Nuance/Microsoft, Healthcare executive and CEO
Eric Berger, MBA '11, Partner, Bain & Company
If you have further questions, please contact Lisa Maloney at lmaloney [at] mit.edu (lmaloney[at]mit[dot]edu).
Every academic semester, Amgen EOP invite students from universities across the Greater Boston area and beyond to attend seminars hosted by Amgen staff. These sessions provide insights into the biotech industry and potential career opportunities. This semester, our seminar topics will cover a range of areas, including drug discovery, combination products, digital technologies, and regulatory affairs.
The program will run on Wednesdays from April 2 to May 7, and will feature two virtual back-to-back lectures from 3-5pm.
The schedule for this semester is as follows:
April 2:
Life of a Drug (3-4pm)
Target Identification & Validation (4-5pm)
April 9:
Drug Discovery at Amgen: A Multi-Modality Approach (3-4pm)
Process Development from Clinical to Approval (4-5pm)
April 16:
Process Characterization (3-4pm)
Combination Product Development (4-5pm)
April 23:
Raw Material Selection and Control for Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals (3-4pm)
Product and Process Modeling (4-5pm)
April 30:
TBD (3-4pm)
The FDA Drug Approval Process - Role of Regulatory Affairs (4-5pm)
May 7:
Careers in Biotech and Opportunities at Amgen (3-4pm)
Career Panel (4-5pm)
If you have further questions, please contact harvardbiotechclub [at] gmail.com (harvardbiotechclub[at]gmail[dot]com).
The Muscle Aging Science & Translation (MAST) Symposium, hosted by the Harvard Aging Initiative and the Norn Group, aims to catalyze education, research, and innovation towards frailty, age-related muscle loss, and associated diseases.
Age-related frailty threatens mobility, independence, and quality of life. Despite their prevalence, there are no approved treatments for sarcopenia or muscle preservation during bed rest or hip fracture recovery, and disease-modifying therapies for osteoarthritis remains elusive. With aging populations worldwide, the need for innovation in treatment strategies, patient care, and clinical development is urgent.
This conference brings together the Boston academic and biotech communities to discuss emerging solutions and drive collaboration in the fight against muscle aging.
Friday, April 18 from 3-7pm at Harvard Medical School (Please register for this event to receive full location details)
Please visit Aging Initiative website to view the full conference schedule and list of speakers.
We hope this conference can help spark the next generation of efforts in this crucial area of muscle aging and translation, particularly among up-and-coming researchers and students in the space.
The AAPS National Biotechnology Conference (NBC) is a premier event that brings together biotech leaders, scientists, and innovators to explore cutting-edge research, industry trends, and business opportunities in biopharmaceutical science.
The conference will take place from May 4-7, 2025 in the Boston Seaport District
To learn more about the program, the schedule of events, and the price of registration, please visit the NBC website here.
The 2025 HCA General Meeting will include updates on the release of the first draft of the Human Cell Atlas, including atlas assembly for specific tissues. Plenary and working groups will discuss how to implement and integrate AI and spatial genomics technologies into single-cell atlases, advance equity and diversity, demonstrate the value of healthy atlases by addressing specific diseases, and expand the Human Cell Atlas beyond the first draft.
Monday, June 9 - Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at SingHealth Academy, Singapore
This event features a number of distinguished speakers and researchers from around the globe, including the following members of the MIT and HMS communities:
For more information on registration, ticket prices, and the full program agenda, please visit the HCA website.
Please contact meetings [at] humancellatlas.org (Subject: Questions%20about%20HCA%20Events) (meetings[at]humancellatlas[dot]org) if you have questions about this or other HCA meetings.
United Against Inequities in Disease (UAID) is the nation's oldest student nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing health equity. We aim to empower our members to understand and address health inequities in the communities in which they live.
We invite you to join us for our Annual Health Equity Leadership Conference which will take place online on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27.
This dynamic virtual event brings together passionate students and early career professionals from across the country to connect, collaborate, and lead the charge in addressing differences in healthcare access and health outcomes. Attendees will have the opportunity to showcase their work and talents through:
Undergraduate and graduate students interested in health professions as well as early-career public health professionals are encouraged to attend!
For details on registration, the full conference itinerary, and abstract submission, please visit the UAID website.
Don’t miss this chance to engage with change makers, share research and innovative solutions, and take action for health equity!
CSB Seminar Series is a student-organized, interdisciplinary seminar on computational and systems biology featuring student and postdoc speakers. The CSB Seminar Series is resuming this spring, featuring 6 seminar talks to take place through February to May.
Please visit the CSB website to learn more about their events and to sign up for their email list.
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.
Find out about Brainmap here. Sign up here for our mailing list, in order to receive notices about our upcoming seminars.
We’re thrilled to invite you to the upcoming MIT BioMakers 2025 Synthetic Biology Symposium!
This event is an exciting chance for both undergraduate and graduate students to share their work (research, a class project, or a personal endeavor) in the ever-evolving world of synthetic biology.
Saturday, April 26 from 11am–2pm in the Bush Room (10-105)
Why participate?
How it works:
Sign up here to be a presenter OR sign up here to attend as a general audience member!
We’re so excited to see the amazing ideas and research coming out of the community. Whether you’re here to present or just to learn, don’t miss this chance to engage with faculty, connect with others, and celebrate synthetic biology!
The Kavanaugh Translational Fellowship Program (administered by DMSE) is recruiting a new cohort of Fellows.
This unique 1-year fellowship is designed to enable senior students and postdocs to take their exciting ideas in materials, manufacturing, devices, and systems toward commercialization. This program is supported by the generosity of Bart Kavanaugh and Betty Saks who are passionate about hard-tech entrepreneurship and materials innovation in the United States, and we seek applicants who share the same urgency and passion for hard-tech innovation.
This year, we seek to appoint up to 2 Kavanaugh Fellows.Eligible candidates must be postdocs or senior graduate students who have completed all degree requirements besides the dissertation, and whose graduation is within one year from the Fellowship start date.
The proposal should be limited to 2 pages not counting the cover page. Visit their website through the link above for templates and specific guidelines on what to include in the proposal.
Note, that the Kavanaugh program seeks projects in advanced stages of research with clear commercial applications that would benefit from idea refinement and dedicated business plan development.
Applications are due on May 13, 2025
The finalists will be notified by May 20, 2025 and will be expected to present their plans to the selection committee in person on May 29, 2025.
The Fellowship can start as early as June 1, 2025.
All applications and questions must be submitted via email to dmsedh [at] mit.edu (dmsedh[at]mit[dot]edu) (CC chiggins [at] mit.edu (chiggins[at]mit[dot]edu)) and include the subject “LastName - Kavanaugh Translational Fellowship Application”.
We look forward to receiving your best ideas in materials hard-tech innovation!
We are excited to announce the recruitment of a second Teaching Fellow for HST.010: Human Functional Anatomy for the Fall 2025 semester. This course will help all first-year medical students develop a sound understanding of human anatomical structure and function, which is essential for all medical specialties, medical research, and medical innovation. The students will study the functional anatomy of the human body through anatomical dissection laboratories, lectures, clinical applications, and problem-solving exercises. They will also begin to integrate these perspectives into a conceptual framework that they will use, and build upon, throughout their career in patient care and research.
The course will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays (12:30pm-4:30pm), and Thursdays (4-4:30pm). You will work closely with Zezhou (Zach) Zhao as co-teaching fellows to support and enhance the delivery of the course.
Responsibilities include:
Despite the variety of responsibilities, the workload is distributed between you and Zach, making this position both manageable and rewarding. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in anatomy, teaching, or medical education leadership.
This role offers a unique chance to deepen your knowledge of human anatomy and its clinical application, while gaining meaningful experience in medical education. You’ll also have the opportunity to work closely with faculty and peers in a highly supportive, team-based environment.
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact the course co-directors, Dr. Trudy Van Houten (Trudy_vanhouten [at] hms.harvard.edu (Trudy_vanhouten[at]hms[dot]harvard[dot]edu)) and Dr. Richard Mitchell (rmitchell [at] bwh.harvard.edu (rmitchell[at]bwh[dot]harvard[dot]edu)), or the course TF Zezhou (Zach) Zhao (zezhou_zhao [at] hms.harvard.edu (zezhou_zhao[at]hms[dot]harvard[dot]edu)).
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
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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).
The Deep-Tech Architecture (DTA) group seeking a motivated, experienced Bioelectronic Platforms Research Intern to support our Innovation Center and Corporate Incubation Labs (Analog Garage) located at ADI’s Boston office. The Analog Garage mission is to empower ADI by pioneering breakthrough technologies. The DTA group is applying world-class circuit and device design, and nano-scale fabrication to develop long-term solutions to big societal problems. You will join the team which is leveraging proven and mature semiconductor technologies to solve challenging problems in biology and human health.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Qualifications
Preferred qualifications: Background in molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, or a related discipline with previous wet-lab experience would be considered an asset.
Students who are interested can apply here.
If you have further questions, please contact Zoran.Zvonar [at] analog.com (Zoran[dot]Zvonar[at]analog[dot]com).
We are looking for interns to work with us to create, implement and test advanced algorithms to convert bits into insights for our health of planet programs in the areas of clean molecules and electrification.
What You’ll Do
Qualifications: Candidates must be pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or a related field. Only candidates graduating in 2025 or 2026 will be considered, with the possibility of a return offer upon completion of the internship. Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following areas: signal processing; machine learning and artificial intelligence; graph, network and distributed algorithms; circuit modeling and numerical simulation; power networks and DERMS; software engineering; optimization; and statistical modeling and simulation.
Why Join Us?: Our systems power the world! ADI is a leader in the development of energy chips and by working with us, you’ll have the ability to enable the adoption of green energy and electrification; and to deploy your work with wide reach into the energy ecosystem. You’ll be part of a dynamic work environment and a team that values diversity of thought and experience.
Students who are interested can apply here.
If you have further questions, please contact Zoran.Zvonar [at] analog.com (Zoran[dot]Zvonar[at]analog[dot]com).
Transform Autonomy with Innovative Algorithms and Hardware. We are looking for interns to work with us to develop, implement and test advanced methods in the autonomy and intelligence areas, with a focus on Robotics and Machine Design.
What You’ll Do:
Qualifications: Candidates must be pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Only candidates graduating in 2025 or 2026 will be considered, with the possibility of a return offer upon completion of the internship. Candidates should have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: mechanical engineering, robotics, machine design, computer vision, signal processing, communication systems, machine learning, algorithm development, or software development.
Why Join Us?: ADI is a leader in robotic sensing and edge computing. From IMUs to Time-of-Flight cameras, our sensors help robots see the world. Join us to bring intelligence at the edge and help bring forth the next generation of robots. You’ll be part of a dynamic work environment and a team that values diversity of thought and experience.
Students who are interested can apply here.
If you have further questions, please contact Zoran.Zvonar [at] analog.com (Zoran[dot]Zvonar[at]analog[dot]com).
The Dexterous AI Group (DAG) is looking for Robot Learning Engineer Intern to develop core AI technologies for Analog Devices’ future AI robotics with generality and dexterity, beyond the reach of traditional algorithms and system innovations.
Responsibilities include:
Qualifications: Must be currently pursuing a PhD degree in a relevant area. Must have a strong background in machine learning and robotics, and experience in: Planning and control algorithms (e.g., A*, MPC); Optimization techniques (e.g., linear/nonlinear optimization); Training deep learning models with PyTorch; Reinforcement Learning and Imitation Learning; Familiarity with mapping techniques using LiDAR/ToF, mono/stereo vision (e.g., 2D/3D occupancy grid mapping, structure from motion).
Preferred: familiarity with foundation models and large language models; robotics toolkits (e.g., ROS/ROS2, Gazebo, Isaac); robotic systems and mechanical design.
Students who are interested can apply here.
If you have further questions, please contact Zoran.Zvonar [at] analog.com (Zoran[dot]Zvonar[at]analog[dot]com).
The ADI Algorithmic Solutions Group is seeking highly motivated interns to advance healthcare solutions with state-of-the-art algorithms in a multidisciplinary environment.
What You’ll Do:
Qualifications: Candidates should be pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Medical Engineering, Medical Physics, or related areas. Only candidates graduating in 2025 or 2026 will be considered, with the possibility of a return offer upon completion of the internship. Applicants should have a robust understanding of human physiology and expertise in one or more of the following areas: signal processing, machine learning, algorithm development, ASIC circuit design, FPGA prototyping, or software development.
Why join Us? ADI leads in high-performance sensors integrated into healthcare and wellness products. By joining ADI, you’ll have the opportunity to work at the intersection of healthcare and technology, combine advanced hardware and sophisticated algorithms to bring intelligence to the edge, and create solutions that have a profound impact on human health. Enjoy a dynamic work environment, be part of a team that values diversity of thought and experience and take your career to the next level.
Students who are interested can apply here.
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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Join us for an educational seminar on funding for biotech with Dr. Tim Harris, Venture Partner for SV Health Investors & Author
Dr. Harris, a molecular biologist with 45+ years in biotech, started his career in 1974. He joined UK's Celltech (now UCB Pharma) in 1981 and worked at GSK from 1989-1993. In 1993, he moved to the U.S. as EVP of R&D at Sequana Therapeutics, later founding SGX Pharmaceuticals (acquired by Eli Lilly). He also served in chief officer roles at SAIC-Frederick (now Leidos), Biogen, Bioverativ (acquired by Sanofi), and Repertoire Immune Medicines.
Currently, he is a consultant for multiple companies, is an Operating Partner at SV Health Investors, and serves on the boards of PhenoTX (UK) and Aronora (USA). He's published over 100 papers and authored "In Pursuit of Unicorns: A Journey Through 50 Years of Biotechnology" (2024).
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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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