this WEEK in HST

HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY - "STIMULATING DISCOVERY AND INNOVATION FOR 55 YEARS"

We hope you will join us for the 55th Anniversary Celebration of the Harvard-MIT Program in Health Sciences and Technology (HST) on Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8. 

This exciting event provides the opportunity to re-connect with the HST experience and with the HST community. The Friday dinner at MIT will include a fireside chat with Sally Kornbluth, MIT President, and Alan Garber, Harvard University President, moderated by George Q. Daley, Dean of Harvard Medical School, and HST alum. Stay tuned to the  HST 55th Anniversary page  as more program details become finalized.

We encourage faculty and alumni to secure their seat now, registration will open for HST students in October. Please check your email for the registration link! If you have not received the registration link via your alumni or faculty listserv, 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 THESIS DEFENSE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements will be updated regularly. 

MIT GLOBAL SUPPORT RESOURCES: REGISTERING YOUR TRAVEL

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:

• Is funded entirely or in part by MIT sources.
• Is organized primarily by MIT (e.g., MIT selects the participants).
• Is conducted at the behest of MIT or in furtherance of MIT objectives.
• Is related to scholarly activities (whether paid for by MIT or not).
• Requires the use of MIT equipment, supplies, or personnel.

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.

HELP SPREAD THE WORD - HST!

Are you traveling for any of the following reasons?

• Conference/workshop
• Giving a talk
• Visiting your alma mater

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.

HST.590 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING SEMINAR SERIES - FALL 2025 SCHEDULE

Fall 2025 Topic: Healthcare Systems

The course provides a foundational overview of how health care is organized, delivered, financed, and accessed across diverse settings. Through expert guest speakers students will explore the structures and challenges of modern health systems—from hospital operations to global innovation models. Emphasis is placed on understanding how health technologies interact with economic, political, and social systems, equipping students with systems-thinking tools essential for impactful research and innovation.

November 13
Comparative Health Systems
Tim Ferris

November 20
Paying for Health: Insurance, Reimbursement & Cost Control
Andrew Lo

TBD
Hospital Operations & Decision Making

December 4
Future of Health Systems (potential topic) & Course wrap-up
Tim Ferris + TBD

If you have further questions, please contact the course coordinator Abigail Jackson at abigaimj [at] mit.edu (abigaimj[at]mit[dot]edu) 

TEACHING + LEARNING LAB GRAD TEACHING DEVELOPMENT TRACKS: FALL 2025 INCLUSIVE TEACHING TRACK

The MIT Teaching + Learning Lab 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. 

The Inclusive Teaching Track is a sequence of two interactive workshops focused on cultivating equitable and welcoming classrooms in which all students can learn and reach their potential. Participants will reflect on their own experiences and perspectives and learn evidence-based strategies to design structured and relational learning experiences. By the end of the track, participants will be able to apply principles of inclusive teaching to plan a teaching practice or learning activity that will make classrooms more equitable in future teaching or education-related careers in higher education.

Workshop Schedule

• Inclusive Teaching as a Mindset
  Thursday, October 23, 2 – 4 pm, Bldg# 2-147
• Principles and Strategies in Inclusive Teaching
  Thursday, October 30, 2 – 4 pm, Bldg# 2-147

The application will be open from Monday, October 6 at 12pm through Sunday, October 12 at 11:59pm

If you have additional questions or encounter difficulty with the application, please contact Ben Hansberry.

To access the application and to learn more information about the program, please visit the Teaching + Learning Lab website.

MIT BOOTCAMPS ON INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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 COMMUNITY WELLNESS CLASSES AND RESOURCES

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.

MIT WRITING AND COMMUNICATION CENTER (WCC)

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS FROM THE TEACHING + LEARNING LAB (TLL)

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 COURSES AND EVENTS

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.

HARVARD INNOVATION LABS CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Information about the Harvard i-lab and it's upcoming events and activities can be found here.

MERCK-MBG BIOLOGICS AND VACCINES SYMPOSIUM

MIT Biotech Group (MBG) is thrilled to announce our second annual Merck-MBG Biologics and Vaccines Symposium! In partnership with Merck, this Symposium will highlight the latest innovations in biologics, vaccines, and process development. 

Thursday, October 16 from 10am-5pm in the iHQ Hacker Reactor (Floor 7 of MIT Building E38 at 292 Main Street)

Key events include a poster session and rapid-fire talks by MIT scientists, a research showcase and career panel by Merck scientists, and a keynote lecture by Professor Chris Love, a leading expert in single-cell analysis and biopharmaceuticals manufacturing. 

The full agenda is linked at the Registration Form below:

REGISTER HERE

Free lunch and refreshments will be provided.

This is a great opportunity to connect with professionals in industry and academia and engage with cutting-edge research. Registration is free for all MIT community members and includes a complimentary lunch and refreshments.

If you have further questions, please contact us as biotech [at] mit.edu (biotech[at]mit[dot]edu). We look forward to seeing you there! 

MIT NEUROTECH 2025

Neurotech 2025 presents talks by neurotechnology pioneers, whose cutting-edge innovations are changing the face of neurobiological research from molecules to cognition.

Friday, October 31 from 10am-5pm in the Singleton Auditorium, MIT 46-3002 (43 Vassar Street Cambridge, MA 02139) followed by a reception from 5-6pm. 

Speakers Include: 

• Anna Devor
  Boston University
• Michael Fox
  Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women's Hospital
• Jeff W. Lichtman
  Harvard University
• Madeline Oudin
  Tufts University
• Xiao Wang
  MIT/Broad Institute
• Xin Yu
  Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital

The Symposium is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and registration is required. Lunch will be provided while supplies last.

REGISTER HERE

If you have any questions, please contact cnbe-admin [at] mit.edu (cnbe-admin[at]mit[dot]edu). To view the full agenda and learn more about the symposium, please visit their website. 

This event is sponsored by the MIT Center for Neurobiological Engineering (CNBE), the McGovern Institute, the Picower Institute, the department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, and the department of Biological Engineering. 

INNOVATORS IN THERAPEUTICS SPEAKER SERIES

Please join us for the next seminar in the Innovators in Therapeutics Speaker Series, an event that welcomes students and trainees in academia interested in learning about the challenges and success of bringing novel drugs and devices to market. 

Our distinguished guest is Dr. Joshua Boger, Founder and Former CEO at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Boger will share insights from his career journey in pharma and biotech, and discuss his experiences bringing novel therapeutics to market. 

Tuesday, October 21 from 12-1pm on Zoom

REGISTER HERE

About the speaker: 

Dr. Joshua Boger is the founder of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, retiring as its Chief Executive Officer in May 2009. He continued to serve on the Vertex Board and Chaired its Science & Technology Committee, stepping off the board in June 2017. 

Prior to founding Vertex in 1989, Dr. Boger was Senior Director of Basic Chemistry at Merck Sharp & Dohme Research. During his ten years at Merck, Dr. Boger developed an international reputation in the application of computer modeling to the chemistry of drug design and was a pioneer in the use of structure-based rational drug design as the basis for drug discovery programs. 

Dr. Boger's current roles include: Chair of the Board of Cervomed, a public biotech company developing an oral therapy for Lewey body dementia and related neurological conditions; Senior Advisor and of Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, a private biotech company, developing a novel, oral therapy for intractable eye diseases including the leading cause of blindness in children; Director of the London-based company, mOm Incubators Ltd, a neonatal healthcare care device company, bringing the world’s first suitcase-sized, high-tech, portable, baby incubator to hospitals and clinics around the world and for emergency use in disaster and war-torn areas. 

Dr. Boger holds a bachelor of arts degree in Chemistry and Philosophy from Wesleyan University and a master's and doctorate degrees in Chemistry from Harvard University. His postdoctoral research in molecular recognition was performed in the laboratories of the Nobel-prize winning chemist, Jean-Marie Lehn in Strasbourg, France. He is the author of over 50 scientific publications, holds 32 issued U.S. patents in pharmaceutical discovery and development, and has delivered over 130 invited lectures, in the United States, in Europe and in Asia, on various aspects of drug discovery and development.

Students and trainees are encouraged to bring questions and engage directly with the speaker. 

This event is hosted by the Harvard-MIT Center for Regulatory Science. 

TUFTS IN TRANSLATION: DRUG DISCOVERY AND DESIGN

Welcome back to Tufts in Translation where we will spotlight faculty advancing new therapeutic approaches, targets, platforms, and delivery systems. Sessions will feature early-stage research across the drug discovery and design landscape, with an emphasis on translational potential and industry relevance.

Thursday, October 16 from 11:30am-1:30pm at LabCentral (700 Main Street, Cambridge, MA)

Faculty Speaker: Krishna Kumar, PhD, Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Tufts University

Krishna Kumar is Robinson Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Tufts University. He was Chair of the Department of Chemistry from 2006-2009 and then from 2012-2018. He is a Member of the Cancer Center at the Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He received his Ph.D. from Brown University in 1996 and after postdoctoral studies at the Scripps Research Institute joined Tufts in 1998. 

Kumar’s contributions to science, and in particular chemistry and medicine, have been recognized widely. He was named a DuPont Young Professor, recognized as one of the top 35 young innovators in the world by MIT Technology Review magazine (TR35), awarded a Global Indus Technovator award from MIT-IBC, is a recipient of the National Science Foundation CAREER award, Technology award from the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center, Excellence in Chemical Sciences Award from the Indian Society for Chemistry and Biology. 

He was elected a Fellow of the American Association of the Advancement of Science (AAAS), elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, elected Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors and was recently the recipient of the Rao Makineni Award Lectureship of the American Peptide Society. His contributions to science range from the understanding the origin of life, peptide and protein design, medicinal chemistry, biophysics and cell and molecular biology. Recent work has focused on multi-agonists for metabolic syndrome that rival or better than the blockbuster compounds in the clinic.

REGISTER HERE

We look forward to seeing you there!

AHLI CONFERENCE ON HEALTH, INFERENCE, AND LEARNING - CALL FOR PAPERS

The AHLI Conference on Health, Inference, and Learning (CHIL) solicits work across a variety of disciplines at the intersection of machine learning and health. CHIL 2026 invites submissions focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) techniques that address opportunities and challenges in health, which we view broadly as including clinical healthcare, public health, population health, and beyond. 

Authors are invited to submit 8-10 page papers (with unlimited pages for references) to one of 3 tracks: Models and Methods, Applications and Practice, or Impact and Society. Each track is described in detail below. 

Important Dates

• Submissions open: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
• Submissions due: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
• Author notification: Thursday, April 9, 2026
• CHIL conference: June 28-30 2026 

Tracks & Topics

• Track 1: Models and Methods: Algorithms, Inference, and Estimation
• Track 2: Applications and Practice: Investigation, Evaluation, Interpretation, and Deployment
• Track 3: Impact and Society: Policy, Public Health, Social Outcomes, and Economics

For more information on the scope of each track, submission details and guidelines, and contact information, please visit the Call for Papers page on our website or reach out to us at chil [at] ahli.cc (chil[at]ahli[dot]cc). 

We look forward to reading your submissions! 

MIT-HOOD PEDIATRIC INNOVATION 2025

The Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub, established in December 2024 with a generous gift from the Charles H. Hood Foundation, combines MIT’s excellence in engineering, science, education, and innovation with the Foundation’s longstanding research network, driving breakthroughs in pediatric health. The Hub aims to eliminate barriers to pediatric innovation and foster transformative research, addressing unmet needs by focusing on technologies and treatments designed for children. 

By harnessing MIT’s renowned innovation ecosystem and support from the Hood Foundation, the Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub seeks to address this critical need. Our goal is to propel cutting-edge innovation and bridge the translational gap in pediatric healthcare.

We are officially introducing the Hub this October at MIT-Hood Pediatric Innovation 2025. We invite you to join us at the Museum of Science on Thursday, October 23 as we define the future of pediatric healthcare, technology, and innovation.

We look forward to welcoming you to the event, where we’ll showcase cutting-edge technologies and insights from innovators and policymakers who are shaping the future of children’s health care.

The day will be filled with opportunities to connect and learn, including:

• An introduction to the Hub and its resources
• Guidance on how to engage with the Hub’s resources and expertise
• A dynamic lineup of speakers from the fields of Emerging Technologies, AI/ML, Economics, Public Policy, and Pediatric bedside care

You’ll also hear directly from successful pediatric health care innovators as they share their journeys and lessons learned in advancing better care for children.

REGISTER HERE

For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to seeing you there!

BRIDGERD: CLINICAL GENETICS MEETS FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS FOR RARE DISEASES

Many rare disease patients today still face long "diagnostic odysseys" and low diagnosis yields. The accurate clinical interpretation of rare and novel variants remains a major barrier to diagnosis and treatment.

Currently, clinicians and researchers approach variant analysis very differently. Most clinical genetics insights originate from basic research, yet functional genomics researchers often lack the clinical context necessary to design models that accurately reflect real patient phenotypes. Conversely, clinicians either have limited awareness of genetics or struggle to find researchers with relevant expertise for their patients’ conditions. 

BridgeRD aims to address this disconnect by:

• Raising awareness of shared and unique challenges across disciplines
• Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Highlight key tools and databases that can help bridge the gap between clinical insight and functional variant analysis

BridgeRD2025 is excited to host a variety of opportunities to learn, collaborate, and brainstorm solutions to challenges in studying and treating rare disease:

• Speaker Series: Talks from leaders in clinical genetics, functional genomics, and AI (available in person and live stream online).
• Networking opportunities: structured lunch for in-person attendees
• Interactive Problem-solving Workshop: Explore and generate cross-disciplinary initiatives to improve rare disease diagnostics and treatment (Limited seats available. Please indicate your interest in participating in the in-person registration form, and we will reach out)

Wednesday November 12 from 9am-3pm at both the Whitehead Institute and Online

REGISTER HERE

We invite clinicians, clinical variant scientists, basic science researchers, and AI scientists to accelerate efforts to functionally characterize rare variants, improve clinical care, and drive the field forward.

Practicing clinicians, trainees, and academic and industry professionals are welcome to share their insights and explore potential cross-disciplinary initiatives for accelerating the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases.

Please join us to see how cutting-edge science and research collide to tackle rare diseases head-on!

CRITICAL ISSUES IN TUMOR MICROENVIRONMENT, ANGIOGENESIS, METASTASIS AND IMMUNOLOGY COURSE: 40TH ANNIVERSARY

The “40th Annual Critical Issues in Tumor Microenvironment: Angiogenesis, Metastasis and Immunology” course, directed by Professor Rakesh K. Jain, will continue to offer the best in critical analysis of what is currently known about the tumor microenvironment, including lectures covering: angiogenesis, metastasis, immunology, metabolism, microbiome, chronobiology, cancer-neuroscience, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies, and integrating physical sciences, and AI in oncology. The faculty is internationally recognized. They will present their latest findings from their clinics and laboratories. 

The goal of this course is to highlight key gaps in present knowledge of cancer and outline future directions for research at the bench and in the clinic.

The course will return to a four-day in person format in Boston, MA. 

Learning formats will include didactic lectures, trainee-led Q&A and group discussions. The faculty will encourage an open discussion and will provide critical comments on challenges and future opportunities in research in cancer and in establishment of novel therapy approaches and biomarkers to guide treatment. 

The aim of this course is to analyze and synthesize the most up-to-date findings. Our faculty will present valuable information in a systematic and comprehensive framework, along with a critical review of various measurement techniques. This course is dedicated to helping to improve clinical translation of this knowledge and competence, leading to improved cancer treatment.  

To celebrate the 40^th anniversary, we have added a special Trainee-focused 5^th day to our course where the course participants will have the opportunity to present scientific posters, followed by a roundtable discussion session on career guidance for junior scientists, clinicians, and engineers.

For comprehensive information about this course, including faculty, schedule, location, and pricing, please visit the 40^thCritical Issues in Tumor Microenvironment: Angiogenesis, Metastasis and Immunology website

We are happy to offer a discount of 50% off to Harvard and MIT affiliated scholars. In addition, Harvard will provide an additional tuition discount of 10% for groups of 5, and 20% discount for groups of 10 or more. Please contact tuccello [at] mgh.harvard.edu (tuccello[at]mgh[dot]harvard[dot]edu) for the discount codes.

We look forward to having you join us for the 40^th Anniversary of this course!

TEACHING + LEARNING LAB (TLL) SPEAKER SERIES

Please join us for the October session of our TLL Speaker Series!

Doing “All the Things”: Leveraging Data, Collaboration, and Evidence-based Design to Transform Gateway Courses

How can we create transformative learning experiences in large gateway courses? In this talk, Drs. Galarza Sepúlveda and Rypkema will share a model that addresses the complexity of teaching and learning in these courses with a multifaceted and sustainable approach. This model is exemplified in the University of Michigan’s Foundational Course Initiative (FCI), which provides faculty with the resources, support, and design expertise to help them make high-impact changes while moving away from feeling they have to do “all the things.” Additionally, Sepúlveda and Rypkema will discuss FCI’s course reports and provide redesign project examples from an array of FCI-partnering courses, including Physics, Engineering, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and Statistics.

Thursday, October 23 at 12pm on Zoom

Open to the MIT Community. Registration is required.

REGISTER HERE

About the Speakers:

Dr. Denise Galarza Sepúlveda is the Director of the University of Michigan’s Foundational Course Initiative (FCI), which provides faculty with the resources, support, and design expertise needed to create transformative learning experiences in large gateway courses. Dr. Galarza Sepúlveda establishes the program's strategic priorities, leads partnership recruitment efforts, and manages a talented team of consultants dedicated to redesigning gateway courses. She also contributes strategic direction to the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching as part of its Senior Leadership Team. Before joining CRLT, she served as director of the community-based learning office in the Division of Undergraduate Education at UM’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts.

Dr. Heather Rypkema is Head of Learning Analytics at the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT) at the University of Michigan, as well as an Associate Director with the Foundational Course Initiative (FCI). She earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Physics from Harvard University and held faculty positions in Chemistry and Climate Science before transitioning to her current role at the interface of teaching and data analytics in 2018. She supports course and curricular design efforts through data collection, analysis, and triangulation of databases that include institutional, LMS, instructional technology, and survey data.

Please visit our event page for more information about the talk.

2026 KOCH INSTITUTE (KI) IMAGE AWARDS - CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

We’re looking for the best of your biomedical imagery in cancer research, life science and engineering, and beyond. All MIT students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit images.

The Koch Institute Image Awards were established to recognize and publicly display the extraordinary visuals produced by life sciences and biomedical research at MIT. See below for competition rules, eligibility, and timeline or visit the Koch Institute Image Awards Archive to view past submissions. 

Who is eligible?
Any MIT students, faculty, staff, or affiliates may submit images. MIT community members at the Broad Institute and the Whitehead Institute are also eligible, as are MIT collaborators at other universities, hospitals, and private companies, so long as the submitted images have been created as part of an active collaboration with an MIT laboratory.

THE *NEW* DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14!

SUBMIT HERE

Please visit the Image Awards page on the Koch Institute website for more information. 

MIT SLOAN HEALTH SYSTEMS INITIATIVE (HSI) LUNCH SEMINAR SERIES

First Seminar of the Fall 2025 Semester: 

ADVANCING AI IN HEALTHCARE RESPONSIBLY

This seminar presents a six-pillar framework for harnessing AI in healthcare while minimizing risks. Topics include building a multi-stakeholder ecosystem, fostering research and startup partnerships, implementing governance for safety and compliance, promoting immersive education, applying disciplined integration methods, and enabling data liquidity through multimodal platforms.

Wednesday, October 15 from 11:30am-1pm in E62-450

Lunch will be provided in-person! 

Guest Speaker: Barry Stein, MD MBA, Chief Clinical Innovation Officer & Chief Medical Informatics Officer, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Hartford HealthCare.

RSVP HERE

If you have any questions about this event, or have any dietary concerns, please contact Lisa Maloney at lmaloney [at] mit.edu (lmaloney[at]mit[dot]edu). 

Second Seminar of the Fall 2025 Semester: 

DYNAMICS OF THE US HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: TRENDS, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES

In this seminar we will develop a more nuanced understanding of healthcare - the stakeholders, business dynamics, and infrastructure.  We’ll also explore how the healthcare consumer interacts with the system and superimpose current health challenges to identify opportunities and an approach to strategy development. 
This seminar is intended for aspiring healthcare entrepreneurs as well as those with industry experience who seek a deeper understanding.

Wednesday, October 29 from 11:30am-1pm in E62-450

Lunch will be provided in-person! 

Guest Speaker: Anthony Dowidowicz, MD, Regional Medical Director (Southeast Region), Optum

Anthony Dowidowicz is the regional medical director (Southeast Region), Optum. In addition to his medical degree, Anthony received his MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management where he spent additional time pursing advanced research in system dynamics. He is the founder of the MIT Sloan Physicians Group and serves on the Health System Initiative Board.

RSVP HERE

If you have any questions about this event, or have any dietary concerns, please contact Lisa Maloney at lmaloney [at] mit.edu (lmaloney[at]mit[dot]edu). 

INNOVATE2IMPACT

Do you have an idea or solution to a health or healthcare problem?

Accelerate your drug, device, biologic, behavioral health intervention, or other innovation to the next level!

Innovate2Impact is designed to propel your health-related innovation or idea through the next steps. Join to showcase your early-stage concept or well-tested design, receive input from innovation experts, industry leaders, and clinical specialists, build collaborations, and explore funding opportunities.

This four-part program is open to both emerging and experienced investigators working on health-related innovations.

The series will begin with the Innovation Expo on Tuesday, October 21 at Tufts University School of Medicine which will showcase a variety of health-related innovations grounded in research. Teams developing innovations, investors, and anyone interested in improving health and healthcare are encouraged to attend.

To learn more about this program and to register for the Innovation Expo, please visit their website. 

Innovate2Impact is proudly sponsored by Tufts CTSI, the Auster Center for Applied Innovation and Research at Tufts University, the Northeastern University College of Professional Studies, the Northeastern Biopharmaceutical Analysis Training Laboratory, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

UPCOMING INSTITUTE COMMUNITY & EQUITY OFFICE (ICEO) EVENTS

A calendar of upcoming events is available here.

MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP BOSTON - EVENTS

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.

BRAINMAP SEMINARS

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.

2026 HAROLD M. WEINTRAUB GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD

In 1999, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center established the Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award to recognize outstanding achievement during Graduate Studies in the Biological Sciences. We are looking forward to our twenty-seventh year!

We are seeking nominations for outstanding candidates for this Graduate Student Award. We envision the Graduate Student Awardees to be advanced students near the completion of their studies.

Like other fellowships, nominations are coordinated through the HST Academic Office.  

If you would like to nominate a MEMP graduate student or you are a MEMP student who would like to be considered, please send your PDF application materials to hst-nominations [at] mit.edu (hst-nominations[at]mit[dot]edu) by 5pm Friday, November 2, 2025. The person writing the recommendation may send their letter separately to hst-nominations [at] mit.edu (hst-nominations[at]mit[dot]edu).

The 2026 Weintraub Awardees will be selected and the accompanying in-person Weintraub Symposium will be held in Seattle on Friday, May 1, 2026.

To learn more about this award, the nomination process, and previous recipients, please visit our website. 

2026 ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL NATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT SYMPOSIUM - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

We are seeking nominations for students to be considered for the 24th annual St. Jude Children's Research Hospital National Graduate Student Symposium (NGSS). The NGSS is an exceptional academic and professional development opportunity for Ph.D. students and will be held from March 24-27, 2026 on the St.Jude Campus. 

The NGSS is an all-expenses-paid symposium to which top Ph.D. students from around the country are invited to participate. To be eligible, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with an estimated graduation between April 2026 and July 2027. Preference will be given to students whose work is relevant to ongoing research at St. Jude.

The NGSS is not advertised. Students may apply only if they are nominated by faculty. To nominate students, please visit stjude.org/ngss and complete a simple form. You may nominate multiple students, but nominations must be received by October 16, 2025. 

Invitations to apply will be sent to students in late October. For those graduating before April 2026 who may be interested in postdoctoral fellowships at St. Jude, they may review stjude.org/postdoc and our open positions.

If students have questions, they may contact us at ngss [at] stjude.org (ngss[at]stjude[dot]org).

MIT GENERATIVE AI IMPACT CONSORTIUM (MGAIC) OPPORTUNITIES

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. 

Please contact Aude Oliva (oliva [at] mit.edu (oliva[at]mit[dot]edu)) or Hamsa Balakrishnan (hamsa [at] mit.edu (hamsa[at]mit[dot]edu)) with any questions.

STEM OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY - STEM SCHOLARS @ RAGON

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!

EXCITING MINDHANDHEART COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

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.

TOASTMASTERS CLUBS OF MIT

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

Humor & Drama Toastmasters, 1st Saturday of the month 10 AM to noon, via Zoom

GRADUATE COMMUNITY FELLOWS POSITIONS

Grad students, interested in improving graduate life & community at MIT while earning a partial stipend? Apply to become a Graduate Community Fellow!

When would I start? Start dates are flexible and based on the Fellow and the hiring organization. If you’re looking for a job starting this semester, over IAP, or next semester, these openings may be a great fit for you!

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).

MITAC OPPORTUNITIES

Welcome! The MIT Activities Committee offers discounted tickets to the MIT community for local arts and culture, sporting events, and family activities.

Visit MITAC​ ~ Your Ticket to Fun for movies, museums, sports, theatre, music, family, seasonal & special events since 1984!

• Online Website: https://mitac.mit.edu/
• On campus: The MITAC Stata Center ticket office is open Tues-Fri 12-4pm.

Feel free to stop by and visit!  

We look forward to seeing everyone!

Members of the MIT community: subscribe here (at the bottom of the page) to our mailing list/newsletter to receive the latest updates delivered right to your inbox!

OFFICE OF GRADUATE EDUCATION - FELLOWSHIP WORKSHOPS & FINANCIAL LITERACY RESOURCES

Fellowship Newsletter
Our Fellowship Newsletter is a monthly/bimonthly occurrence that includes upcoming opportunities and events, tips on applying to fellowships, announcements, and generally an avenue for us to relay fellowship related information. 

Interested in receiving the newsletter? Please sign up for our mailing list by clicking here. Future Graduate Fellowship Bulletins will be sent right to your email inbox.

Some financial literacy resources:

OGE website’s Financial Wellbeing section: https://oge.mit.edu/finances-employment/financial-wellbeing/

OGE website’s fellowships section: https://oge.mit.edu/finances/fellowships/ including Fellowships Tips: https://oge.mit.edu/finances/fellowships/fellowship-tips/

Please reach out to the OGE at grad-ed [at] mit.edu (grad-ed[at]mit[dot]edu) with questions about our workshops or our financial literacy resources.

If there are further questions about fellowships, the OGE Fellowship section can be found here, especially the Fellowships Tips content here.  

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OFFICE NEWSLETTER

Read current and past issues of the ISO Newsletter here. For non-students, you can also subscribe to receive published copies by email.

MIT GRAD DIVERSITY & ICEO NEWSLETTERS

The Office of Graduate Education (OGE)’s GradDiversity seeks to support the success of underrepresented and under-served graduate students at MIT. This takes place through a series of programs designed to strengthen recruitment, enhance community, and ignite development in academic, leadership, and professional skills.

Together with the Institute Community and Equity Office and our faculty, students, and staff from across the Institute, we are committed to fostering a more inclusive and caring climate that intellectually engages and values all members of our MIT community.

Sign up for the GradDiversity Newsletter here.

Sign up for the ICEO Newsletter here.

MIT SPOUSES & PARTNERS CONNECT AND MIT LANGUAGE CONVERSATION EXCHANGE

We connect people across MIT for conversation, cultural exchange, and friendship.

MIT Spouses & Partners Connect - open to significant others of MIT students, postdocs, and staff

KERBEROS and ID CARDS for SPOUSES & PARTNERS
MIT students and employees may sponsor a guest Kerberos account for their spouse or partner to establish their digital identity in MIT's systems. Once registered, the spouse or partner may activate their digital MIT ID and obtain a physical card if needed. 

Get started at https://ist.mit.edu/id. Please read the instructions carefully as there are different processes for those who live in an MIT residence and for those who live off campus.

For more information about where you can use your MIT ID card, see this page.

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Facilitated by Program Manager, Jennifer Recklet Tassi, this private appointment via Zoom or in-person is a time to ask questions, voice concerns, and reimagine your life here in Boston. We can spend the time talking about whatever is on your mind - from job search and career development to navigating a new city to figuring out how to make your experience in Boston productive and meaningful.

Appointments will be available at various times during the week.

Book a 30-minute private Zoom or in-person appointment here: https://mspc.youcanbook.me/

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How to find a conversation partner at MIT so you can practice a language you are learning or want to improve with a native speaker.

Visit our website: http://lce.mit.edu

• Search and contact native speakers of languages you want to practice for one-on-one conversation held at your convenience
• Watch this video to learn how our website works

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MIT SCIENCE POLICY REVIEW - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications are now open for Volume VII of the MIT Science Policy Review! 

Opportunities include:

• Authors (teams of 2–5) to publish peer-reviewed review articles.
• Interviewers (teams of 2+) to conduct expert interviews (published in written and audio formats).
• Associate Editors to review author teams and ensure editorial quality.
• Chief Operations Officer & Executive Assistant to work closely with the Executive Board on policy outreach, event planning, and agenda setting for SPR development.

Please see attached Hiring Calls for Executive Board and Author/Editors for more details about the roles. 

We invite applicants with backgrounds in policy, climate change, energy, AI, healthcare, space, or science communication, and especially encourage MIT students to apply for the Executive Board positions. Pre-formed teams are encouraged for the authorship roles, but we also welcome individual applicants.

The deadline to apply is FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 11:59 PM EST

You can apply via the links below: 

• Authors & Interviewers
• Associate Editors
• Chief Operations Officer & Executive Assistant

If you have any questions about the application or the organization, feel free to reach out to mitsciencepolicyreview [at] gmail.com (mitsciencepolicyreview[at]gmail[dot]com). We look forward to hearing from you!

JOB OPPORTUNITY: TECHNOLOGY MANAGER POSITION AT MIT LINCOLN LABORATORY

We are currently hiring for a Technology Manager to join our team at Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA. This role is an excellent fit for someone with a technical background and an interest in intellectual property, research commercialization, and working with cutting-edge technologies developed at the Laboratory.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) located on Hanscom Air Force Base. The Technology Transfer Office supports the Lab’s mission by helping to commercialize innovations in areas such as radar, optics, microelectronics, biotechnology, sensing, communications, quantum science, and beyond.

Ideal candidates will have:

• A demonstrated ability to understand a broad range of technical engineering/physics related subject areas
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• The ability to work both collaboratively and independently within an administrative setting
• A demonstrated interest in technology commercialization and intellectual property protection

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD Degree from an accredited college or university, with major studies in physical sciences or engineering disciplines (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Optics, or similar)
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills to present ideas in an understandable technical and non-technical manner
• Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring the efficient execution of IP management activities
• Ability to interface with technical staff of various experience levels and technical areas, diplomatically balancing the goals of research staff with the administrative needs of the organization
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently within an administrative office
• An understanding of and affinity for the national security mission
• U.S. Citizenship
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online here.

If you have further questions, please contact Melissa Coronado at  Melissa.Coronado [at] ll.mit.edu (Melissa[dot]Coronado[at]ll[dot]mit[dot]edu). 

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN MECHANISTIC AND MACHINE LEARNING MODELING OF HUMAN DISEASE PROCESSES WITH CLINICAL LABORATORY AND MEDICAL RECORD DATA - HIGGINS LAB AT MGH AND HMS

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:

• Experience simulating PDEs and working with neural networks in MATLAB or Python.
• Knowledge of human physiology and pathology such as hematologic function, immunology, inflammatory responses, and pregnancy.
• Experience deriving mathematical models from biological data.
• Ability to work independently and mentor more junior group members.

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). 

PHD AND POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN HOST-MICROBIOME RESEARCH - ZOMORRODI LAB AT MGH AND HMS

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.

RESEARCH POSITION OPENINGS - DUPONT LAB AT BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

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 JOB OPPORTUNITY

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:

• Leading ideation and searching for next generation therapeutic approaches consistent with PureTech’ s innovation approach
• Identifying and evaluating external innovation opportunities, including interpreting scientific publications, synthesizing data and identifying key questions for diligence
• Surveying and analyzing scientific landscapes and emerging technologies around specific therapeutic areas
• Leading due diligence in collaboration with PureTech team members on a cross-functional basis
• Establishing relationships and interacting with key opinion leaders and leading academic scientists as part of the pipeline building process
• Having a hands-on role and helping to lead multiple facets of company building
• Playing a key role in obtaining outside capital
• Preparing compelling communication materials, including presentations, for key internal and external stakeholders

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• A PhD in a life science related discipline or MD is required from a top tier institution.
• Experience in management consulting at a manager level with a focus on life science companies
• Extremely driven and passionate about life sciences entrepreneurship
• Has scientific creativity and the ability to deploy out of the box thinking
• Embraces ambiguity and can systematically discern patterns in large fact sets
• A self-starter who embraces undertaking new tasks for the first time
• Has the ability to learn a new therapeutic and scientific area quickly
• Is a natural leader but is also willing to be a team player
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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). 

RAND'S TECHNOLOGY AND SECURITY POLICY CENTER

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) 

POSTDOC POSITION OPENING IN CAPASSO LAB - HARVARD SEAS

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

NIH HEAL PAIN COHORT PROGRAM: NOW RECRUITING POST-DOCTORAL TRAINEES

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)

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH)

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

IIE EU - U.S.  EDUCATION COOPERATION FOR RESEARCHERS

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.

A quote from a recent Fulbright U.S. student, "My advice to Fulbrighters of the future is that which was given to me. Go at it with an open mind; your experience will not be anything like you predicted and will mark you indelibly, but it will be great."

MIT GRADUATE STUDENT CAREER EXPLORATION GRANT

The Graduate Student Career Exploration Grant awards a small grant ($1,000 or $1,500) to help graduate students cover the cost of completing a one-month underfunded domestic internship over IAP in a career field they would like to explore further. Underfunded opportunities are defined as opportunities paying less than $2,000 over the one-month IAP. 

Example industry areas can include but are not limited to: non-profit, local government, startups, communication, creative fields, education or sustainability. Since the objective of the grant is to promote career exploration, priority will be given to applications where the proposed opportunity extends beyond the scope of their current academic research trajectory and enables the applicant to make meaningful connections in industry. 

Reasons to apply

• Leverage an opportunity to complete short term experiential learning opportunities outside of academia
• Explore potential jobs in industry, build your professional network, and develop professionally
• Develop the skills you’ll need to find a job once you’ve completed your degree 

Funding

$1,000 or $1,500 based on student need

Funds can be used to offset expenses students incurred by completing the experience. Examples of expenses includes, travel, transportation, housing , food or other living expenses. This grant funding might be subject to taxes and MIT recommends that students consult with a tax preparation advisor to determine how to best report this grant on your taxes.

Grants are to be used to enable an internship during the current academic year’s IAP and cannot be used to reimburse expenses incurred during a previous time period.

Funding cannot be used for trainings, classes, or experiences outside of the US. MBA students are not eligible for this grant.

What do you need to apply?

1. Offer letter from a host organization for an experience over IAP
2. Answers to short answer questions
3. Resume

Review application details and this training module offering resources to help you secure an internship

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until funds have been allocated or until November 15, whichever comes first. If you would like to apply for the grant after November 15, contact Tavi Sookhoo  (tsookhoo [at] mit.edu (tsookhoo[at]mit[dot]edu)).

If you are in the process of securing an internship but have not received an offer letter yet, we encourage you to submit an application. In your short answer responses, please indicate that you are in the process of attaining an offer letter and when you expect to receive it.

Attention International Students: You  are strongly encouraged to review this Guidance for International Students to determine your eligibility, prior to beginning the application process.

If you have further questions, please visit the MIT CAPD website or contact Tavi Sookhoo  (tsookhoo [at] mit.edu (tsookhoo[at]mit[dot]edu)). You can also visit the student profiles of previous recipients to see example internships. 

TAKEDA INFORMATIONAL SESSION AND PANEL

Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience and vaccines. This session with the Harvard Biotech Club will include insights into postdoctoral opportunities with Takeda, focusing on Global Medical Affairs and Global Regulatory Affairs postdoctoral fellowships.

Tuesday, October 21 from 5:30-7pm in TMEC 306

Guest Speakers:

• Shawn Heiney, PharmD
  Medical Communications Lead and Global Medical Affairs Fellowship Director
• Abhishek Alagaratnam, PharmD, MS DRA
  Global Regulatory Affairs and Postdoctoral Fellow
• Shannon McCarthy, PhD
  Global Medical Affairs and Postdoctoral Fellow
• Babu Selvam, BDS
  Regulatory Labeling Strategy Lead

REGISTER HERE

If you have any questions, please contact harvardbiotechclub [at] gmail.com (harvardbiotechclub[at]gmail[dot]com). We hope to see you there! 

MORRISON FOERSTER AND HARVARD BIOTECH CLUB FALL PATENT LAW COURSE

Join our six-week patent law course, designed for students, post-docs, entrepreneurs, and investors in the life sciences. The program features five virtual sessions followed by an in-person capstone session. 

Through a mix of lectures and interactive workshops, MoFo's Patent Law Course introduces key concepts in IP law with an emphasis on key life sciences patent issues, technology developments, patent licensing, and company formation. Each session will teach important elements of patent law through discussions of court cases and practical examples. 

Who should attend?

• Students and postdocs seeking to deepen their understanding of patent law, including those interested in a career in patent law
• Entrepreneurs and investors aiming to enhance their IP strategy knowledge 

What will you gain?

• Hands-On Knowledge: acquire practical insights into life sciences patent law essential for scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs.
• Avoid Common Pitfalls: learn strategies to prevent frequent mistakes that could have significant implications for your innovations

Session Topics:
All sessions will take place on Wednesdays from 4-6pm ET

• IP 101 (October 15 on Zoom)
• Patent Drafting (October 22 on Zoom)
• Special Patent Topics in Life Sciences (October 29 on Zoom)
• Formation and Licensing Issues in Life Sciences (November 5 on Zoom)
• New Technologies in Life Sciences: Medical Devices, Diagnostics, AI (November 12 on Zoom)
• A Career in Patent Law: Panel Discussion (November 19 at Cambridge Innovation Session)

Attendees who participate in the first session and at least four sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion.

REGISTER HERE

If you have further questions, please contact harvardbiotechclub [at] gmail.com (harvardbiotechclub[at]gmail[dot]com). We hope to see you there! 

RESEARCH AND MEDICINE IN EUROPE: INSTITUT GUSTAVE ROUSSY

Located near Paris in France, Institut Gustave Roussy is a leading cancer research centre. It combines cutting-edge fundamental, clinical, and translational research with comprehensive clinical care as a major teaching hospital. The institute fosters collaboration between scientists and physicians, ensuring that the most advanced discoveries are rapidly translated into treatments for patients.

Wednesday, October 22 at 12-1pm on Zoom

Featured Speakers:

• Fabrice André, MD, PhD, Research Director
• Christophe Javaud, PhD, MBA, Head of Technology Transfer

REGISTER HERE

If you have further questions, please contact harvardbiotechclub [at] gmail.com (harvardbiotechclub[at]gmail[dot]com). 

This event is part of the Harvard Biotech Club International Initiative Series.

GSAS HARVARD BIOTECH CLUB CAREER 101 SERIES

Information on upcoming sessions of the Career 101 Series will be posted here when available. 

GRIFFIN GSAS HARVARD BIOTECH EVENTS

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CAPD FACULTY JOB SEARCH GUIDE

CAPD has launched the Faculty Job Search Guide! This completes our online PhD career support program (Kerberos login required), which brings together industry and academic job search resources and examples for easy access. The whole set of resources, the Faculty Job Search Guide, the PhD Career Document Library, and our PhD Resumes for Industry Jobs, is there whenever our students are ready. You can also find links on the CAPD PhD page.

MCKINSEY AND COMPANY RECRUITING NEWS

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!

Make sure to bookmark our website ahead of the new year.

As always, feel free to reach out to our APD_Recruiting_Team [at] McKinsey.com (APD recruiting team) with questions!

What’s on the horizon…
We will be hosting virtual sessions each month. These sessions will help you learn about the world of consulting, how your degree will be valuable, what life is like at McKinsey, and how we help our clients solve the most complex problems.

We can’t forget to mention Insight & Diversity Connect! Planning is underway for these two flagship programs. Find information on our website.

Connecting on campus Our recruiting team or consultants may be visiting a campus near you. Whether virtually or in-person, we are excited to learn more about YOU and what makes you interested in McKinsey!

Fill out our Connect with APD form!

This will give you access to all things APD recruiting in the coming months.
Make sure you’re on our list.

MIT ALUMNI ADVISORS HUB - ADVISING OPPORTUNITY FOR MIT STUDENTS

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.

Sign up to gain access to a community of alumni who are eager to share their advice at https://alumniadvisors.mit.edu/.

Find an advisor today!

UPCOMING MIT CAREER FAIRS

MIT has a diverse range of career fairs, only a few of which are run by Career Advising & Professional Development. Others are managed by student organizations or academic departments. MIT students are also welcome at some fairs hosted by companies, professional organizations, and other universities.

To get the most of your career fair experience, see our Tips for Career Fair Success. You can also view the CAPD events calendar for career fair workshops.

Find out more about career fairs at MIT.

GRADUATE STUDENT CAREER EVENTS - WEBSITE & CALENDAR

For those who are looking for other resources, recordings of career related workshops and sessions for grad students available here: http://capd.mit.edu

The CAPD Event calendar can be found here. 

Sign up for the Graduate Student Career Advising mailing list here.

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