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HST and NTP students, Martinos researchers, producing PPE for front line workers as part of the MasksOn project.

MasksOn: Producing PPE for front line workers

A team of volunteers, including HST students, are participating in the MasksOn, which is a rapidly expanding effort to address the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) in hospitals and other healthcare settings.

Peripheral T cell expansion predicts tumor infiltration and clinical response

An HST alumnus has published a report with new insights into the field of cancer immunology.

Quantitative filtering efficiency of gamma-irradiated N95 masks

New research on disposable N95 masks and potential sterilization methods

Disposable N95 Masks Pass Qualitative Fit-Test But Have Decreased Filtration Efficiency after Cobalt-60 Gamma Irradiation

Alumni and supporters look to MIT in time of crisis

Outpouring of support from MIT’s worldwide community bolsters Institute’s Covid-19 response

Members of the MIT community living all over the world have reached out to offer support for the Institute’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, prompting the creation of two new funds to support MIT’s efforts to help address the public health crisis.

A variety of companies with MIT ties are working to address aspects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

MIT-affiliated companies, including some with founders who are faculty members at HST and IMES, take on COVID-19

As the world grapples with the public health crises and myriad disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, many efforts, including at companies affiliated with MIT, are working to address its impact.