MIT Biotech Group

The MIT Biotech Group (MBG) is thrilled to announce our first annual Merck-MBG Biologics, Vaccines, and Process Development Symposium, which is happening on October 16th (10:15am - 5pm) at the MIT Student Center (W20-202)! In partnership with Merck, this Symposium will highlight the latest innovations in biologics, vaccines, and process development. Key events include a poster session and rapid-fire talks by emerging MIT scientists, a research showcase and career panel by Merck scientists, and a keynote lecture by Dr. Brandon DeKosky, a leading expert in immune engineering and antibody discovery. This is a great opportunity to connect with industry and academia experts and engage with cutting-edge topics in the field. Registration is free for all MIT community members and includes complimentary lunch and refreshments. Secure your spot today by registering here: https://lnkd.in/e75Het2X!

This past week, the MIT Biotech Group kicked off the start of the Fall 2024 semester in spectacular fashion with an amazing keynote talk by Bruce D Walker, Director of the Ragon Institute of Mass General Brigham, MIT, and Harvard! We were inspired to hear about Dr. Walker's journey and his groundbreaking contributions to HIV research, and are grateful for his offer to host our kickoff event in the beautiful new Ragon Institute building. The MIT Biotech Group is one of the largest student organizations at MIT, and serves as MIT's premier connection to the biotech industry. Visit biotech.mit.edu to learn more about our group! Applications are open to join our leadership team! Apply to be an associate by 9/19. Link: https://lnkd.in/eSuwxnpQ

We had the pleasure of hosting a select group of students from the MIT Biotech Group at the Volta HQ this week to dive deep into our technology and tour the lab. It was an energizing visit with thoughtful discussions and great questions. The future is bright for #biotech and these #exceptionalhumans. Our team is growing fast - check out our #openroles: https://lnkd.in/egS6zTqU #startupgrowth #NGS #sampleprep

Excited to share that I got to present another poster at the MIT Biotech Group Life Sciences Poster Session. Its similar to my previous poster that I did a few weeks ago, but with some changes and improvements. Need to make my poster a little smaller next time! Thanks all that made this happen.

Trying to decide between MD, MD/PhD, or PhD? Want to learn more about the life of a grad student? Come to MBG’s Grad School Panel on Wednesday, May 1st from 6:00-7:30 pm in room 32-155 to hear from MIT and Harvard MDs, PhDs, and MD-PhDs.?RSVP: https://lnkd.in/e2mpc5hy

The Joint Scholarship Program by MIT Biotech Group and GSAS Harvard Biotech Club offers scholarships to high school seniors interested in life sciences. Six recipients will be chosen, receiving funds ranging from $500 to $1,000. Applicants will be asked to submit personal statements, demonstrate interest in biotech, list extracurricular activities and awards, and provide additional information. The application window is from late January to April 22nd 2024, with winners announced in late April. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ePWjwvWU An award ceremony and dinner event will be held in May, connecting winners with MBG and HBC members. Mentorship opportunities and potential sponsor engagement are also part of the program.

Our team at ChronoLog Health is thrilled to announce that we've been selected as one of the 14 finalists in the MIT IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge! ?? At ChronoLog Health, we're passionate about addressing the challenges faced by patients with relapsing-remitting conditions, including effectively communicating symptom trends to healthcare providers. That's why we've developed a comprehensive platform to streamline symptom tracking, facilitate data sharing with physicians and researchers, and empower patients to take control of their health journey. We're committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by chronic diseases. Now, we need your support! Please visit the MIT IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge website [https://lnkd.in/ec7nfKhP] to learn more about our project and vote for us. Your vote could help us secure crucial resources to further develop and scale our platform. Voting is open until April 8 at 2 PM EST. Thank you! #MITsocialinnovation #socialimpact

I enjoyed being back in Boston last week to host a pitch workshop in collaboration with the GSAS Harvard Biotech Club, to meet with students and affiliates of that community and MIT Biotech Group, and to catch up with our portfolio companies in the area. Thank you to the leadership of both organizations at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (including Binita Shah and Brandon Krupczak) and my amazing Pear PhD fellows Ami Thakrar and Gary Li for planning and support! It's always exciting to witness the density, vibrancy, and connectivity of the biotech ecosystem in Boston and Cambridge.

Are you passionate about empowering the next generation of biotech talent? The MIT Biotech Group is seeking MIT alumni to serve as mentors for current students! Our members are eager to learn about your valuable biotech industry insights in a low-time commitment manner (3 hours over the course of the Program). Sign up for the opportunity to give back to the MIT community and help shape the future of your industry! Link: https://lnkd.in/eGqudJzQ

We had a great time at the MIT Biotech Group Career Fair yesterday. Students were intrigued by the Callisto? Sample Prep System and excited to learn about what we're building at Volta. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Boston University, Northeastern University and many others - it was our pleasure to meet your students. The future is bright for application development, engineering and biology! #studentsoflinkedin - If you missed the career fair, check out our #openroles:?https://lnkd.in/dKMaZJy