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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Marina Milea spent her summer in the BSG-MSRP-Bio program, working in the Jacks Lab studying how KRAS-mutant lung cancers develop resistance to targeted therapies. This interview dives into her research experience w/ mentor Carrie Rodriguez & what makes the program unique. buff.ly/kQKiw1S

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

MIT Future Fest is coming to campus Sept. 30–Oct. 4! The KI will be part of the festival - with Sangeeta Bhatia, Noubar Afeyan, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw &Susan Hockfield, plus a Future Lab offering a look inside KI’s cancer research. Explore the full program & ticket information: buff.ly/imze45Q

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Congrats to the 2026 Angelika Amon Young Scientist Award winners: Rubén López Sandoval of @bsse.ethz.ch and Karin Goldberg of @weizmann.ac.il! Goldberg will present her work "Beyond Protein Breakdown: New Insights into Proteasomal Degradation in Innate Immunity” on 10/29 at 2 p.m. at the KI.

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Congratulations to Matt Vander Heiden on his election to the Board of Directors of the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)! Matt will begin his three-year term at the 2026 AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting in Chicago this October. bit.ly/4x9bBQ2

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Congrats to the 2026 Angelika Amon Young Scientist Award winners: Ruben Lopez Sandoval of @bsse.ethz.ch and Karin Goldberg of @weizmann.ac.il! Established in memory of MIT biologist Angelika Amon, this award celebrates early-career researchers' curiosity and love of discovery science.

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Put your science in the spotlight! The 2026 KI Image Awards competition is accepting submissions from MIT students, faculty & staff until Oct. 9th. We’re seeking striking imagery that captures the impact of cancer research in cancer, life sciences, engineering & beyond. mit-ki.org/ki-image-awa...

2027 Image Awards call for submissions; deadline Friday, October 9th. Abstract designs and event info featured. Hosted by MIT Koch Institute. Website: ki.mit.edu/image-awards.

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Former Forest White lab postdoc Ryuhjin Ahn and colleagues introduce INSIGHT, a method to identify signaling networks in specific tumor cell types. They used it to find regulators of invasive glioblastoma at the tumor periphery. buff.ly/4Cnqxvw

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Matt Jones @mattjones.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

New paper from my group at @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social, MIT IMES, and MIT Biology! I am thrilled to share that our paper describing scAmp, a new method for analyzing extrachromosomal DNA amplifications at single-cell resolution, has been published in @natcomms.nature.com. Thread below 👇

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Team MATCHMAKERS is tackling one of the biggest challenges in cancer immunology: understanding how T cells recognize cancer cells. Meet the researchers in the Birnbaum Lab & learn how their work could help advance more personalized immunotherapies. Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=h06h...

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Explore the research behind Kimberly Bennett's 2025 KI Images award-winning image. The new study, from the Hammond & Straehla labs, introduces a perfusable organ-on-a-chip model for studying pediatric brain tumors and therapies. 📄 mit-ki.org/4xiPWoO 🖼️ mit-ki.org/4gD8Spz

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Congrats to Michael Birnbaum on receiving a 2025–2026 Technology Impact Award from @cancerresearchinst.bsky.social. His project aims to develop technology that rapidly identifies tumor-reactive T-cell receptors to advance personalized cancer immunotherapies. buff.ly/eO1mQ6j

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Congratulations to 2026 Science Olympiad Alumni Research (SOAR) Grant winner Harrison Ngue! Harrison’s research uses chemical tags to study RNA inside cells, with the goal of developing new insights that could help advance cancer therapies. www.soinc.org/usafoundation

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

MIT and Dana-Farber Cancer Insitute researchers: The Bridge Project is now accepting proposals for translational cancer research projects. This program supports interdisciplinary teams tackling unmet needs in cancer care. Proposals due by 10:00AM EDT Tues, Oct.13, 2026. ki.mit.edu/research/ben...

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Congratulations to Douglas Lauffenburger on being named an MIT Institute Professor, the highest honor bestowed on MIT faculty! This well-deserved recognition honors Doug's extraordinary contributions to research, education, and leadership. news.mit.edu/2026/emery-b...

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

A single image can reveal the beauty, complexity & impact of scientific discovery. The 2026 KI Image Awards Competition is now accepting submissions from MIT students, faculty & staff. Submit your biomedical images by Oct. 9 to be featured in the annual KI Images exhibition! buff.ly/z6VjjVI

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

MIT and Dana-Farber Cancer Insitute researchers: The Bridge Project is now accepting proposals for translational cancer research projects. Proposals are due by 10:00AM EDT Tuesday, October 13, 2026. For more details: ki.mit.edu/research/ben...

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The Galloway Lab has shown that the order and orientation of neighboring genes control their expression. In a study appearing in Science, researchers created tandem gene circuits (one gene after another) and divergent circuits (genes pointed away from each other). mit-ki.org/4akQamv

Ribosome (blue) translating a strand of mRNA (red) into a growing polypeptide chain (purple), illustrating protein synthesis.

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

MIT researchers including Ed Boyden made photonic devices by laser-carving hydrogel, then shrinking it to the nanoscale. They'll adapt this to classify cells in microfluidics and detect rare circulating tumor cells in blood samples. buff.ly/6o9vUgM

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

That’s a wrap on this year’s KI Annual Symposium on Diet & Metabolism in Cancer! Thanks to our speakers, attendees, organizers, volunteers & especially our sponsors for making the day a success!

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Last chance to register for #KIAS2026: Diet & Metabolism in Cancer, this Thurs, June 18! The Clinical session - Translational applications for diet in anticancer therapy - features Andrew Chan (MGH), Oliver Maddocks (Faeth Therapeutics), and Valter Longo (USC). Don't miss it: mit-ki.org/4tv7Br9

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We’re excited to see you at #KIAS2026: Diet & Metabolism in Cancer, this Thursday, June 18! Session 3 - Diet and the immune system - features Alison Ringel (MIT) and Eran Elinav (Weizmann Institute). Don't miss it - register today: : www.eventbrite.com/e/diet-metab...

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

There's still time to register for #KIAS2026: Diet & Metabolism in Cancer, this Thursday, June 18! Session 2 - Diet-gut interactions in cancer - features Omer Yilmaz (MIT) and Wendy Garrett (Harvard/Dana-Farber). Don't miss it! buff.ly/oUD9uBe

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Just days left to register for #KIAS2026: Diet & Metabolism in Cancer, this Thursday, June 18! Session 1, Influence of diet on health and cancer, features Walter Willett, Mandar Muzumdar, and Matt Vander Heiden. Secure your spot now: mit-ki.org/4tv7Br9

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Daniel Anderson, Robert Langer, and former postdoc Omid Veiseh have launched Duracyte, bringing implantable “living drug factories” one step closer to the clinic. mit-ki.org/4x9vZS4

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Don’t miss the 2026 Koch Institute Annual Symposium on 6/18! This day-long symposium features leading experts discussing how nutritional & metabolic factors shape cancer development & therapy& spark interdisciplinary discussion to advance cancer prevention & treatment. Register: mit-ki.org/4tv7Br9

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

How does chromatin move inside the nucleus? Researchers in the Hansen Lab identified two distinct movement patterns — rapid local motion and slower long-range motion — that may help shape interactions between genes and regulatory elements. buff.ly/32HBaaZ

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

How do nutrition & metabolism influence cancer? That’s one of the central questions at the 2026 Koch Institute Annual Symposium. On 6/18, leading experts will come together to explore this topic & highlight new insights that can advance cancer prevention & treatment. Register: mit-ki.org/4tv7Br9

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Congratulations to Robert Langer — 2026 recipient of the Robert A. Welch Award in Chemistry! His groundbreaking work on controlled drug release and tissue engineering has shaped medicine worldwide. welch1.org/awards/welch-award-in-chemistry

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 Koch Institute Symposium! On 6/18, experts will explore how nutritional & metabolic factors influence cancer development & therapy foster interdisciplinary discussions & highlight insights that can advance cancer prevention & treatment Register: mit-ki.org/4tv7Br9

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Missed Inside INLEXZO on April 29? The recording is now live. Michael Cima and Karen Daniel, PhD ’09, take you inside INLEXZO™—a newly FDA-approved therapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer—and the pretzel-shaped platform behind it. Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEt8...

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Inside INLEXZO™: Pretzels, Platforms and Progress Against Bladder Cancer

Learn the origin story behind the development and recent FDA approval of INLEXZO™, a new treatment for muscle invasive bladder cancer, and the pretzel-shaped drug delivery platform behind it.…

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Congrats to @jcstark.bsky.social on being named a 2026 Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Prize awardee, supporting bold, high-risk ideas w/ potential to transform cancer research. Her work explores how cancer-cell glycans can be harnessed for new approaches to precision immunotherapy. mit-ki.org/42kmCAX

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

That’s a wrap on an inspiring evening! Thank you to Michael Cima and Karen Daniel, PhD ’09 for taking us inside the journey of INLEXZO™—from lab to FDA approval—and the pretzel-shaped platform behind it. And thanks to everyone who joined us!

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Join us on 4/29 for Inside INLEXZO™, featuring Professor Michael Cima & alumna Karen Daniel, PhD ’09. They’ll discuss the development & FDA approval of INLEXZO™, a new bladder cancer treatment—& the pretzel-shaped drug delivery platform behind it. Registration is open now. mit-ki.org/47YqX00

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating 10 years of the MIT Marble Center for Cancer Nanomedicine! From foundational research to technologies reaching patients, the program highlighted a decade of progress—and the innovations guiding the future of cancer nanomedicine.

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Join us April 9 as we mark the MIT Marble Center for Cancer Nanomedicine’s 10th anniversary w/ a special with/in/sight celebration. Director Sangeeta Bhatia, member Bob Langer, & alumni & collaborators will reflect on key advances & what’s next for cancer nanomedicine. Register: buff.ly/0Itma2h

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Researchers from the Hammond and Irvine labs have tackled the challenge of immune monitoring in cancer by developing the first bandage-like microneedle patch that can sample the body’s immune responses painlessly from the skin. www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Congrats to the 2026 KI Images People’s Choice Award winner, “Neural Control of Female Reproduction” — created by Seong-Jin Kim & Sara Prescott. Thanks to all 2026 #KIImage winners for sharing your incredible work! See all the winning images online: ki-images.mit.edu

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Join us April 9 as we mark the MIT Marble Center for Cancer Nanomedicine’s 10th anniversary with a special with/in/sight celebration. Director Sangeeta Bhatia, member Bob Langer, & alumni & collaborators will reflect on key advances & what’s next for cancer nanomedicine.Register: buff.ly/9BxSkH6

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

It's almost time! Don’t miss the 2026 Koch Institute Image Awards on Thursday, March 19. Discover the stunning intersection of science and art as we unveil this year's winning images and hear from researchers about the stories behind them. Register now: ki.mit.edu/events/publi...

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Are you a grad student pursuing the life sciences or biomedical research outside the U.S.? Applications now open for the Angelika Amon Young Scientist Award until June 12, 2026. Enter to win $1,000 USD & a chance to present your work & network w/ MIT faculty. mit-ki.org/3OwH6Qw

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Procrastinators, now’s your moment! Give by midnight to support @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social and unlock $12K in challenge funds for the kinds of cancer research and training that only happens here. giving.mit.edu/24hc-ki

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Take heart: this team of diverse immune cells can help drive better cancer immunotherapies. You can too as part of the Koch Institute team during MIT’s 24 Hour Challenge TODAY—and help unlock $12K in challenge funds! giving.mit.edu/24hc-ki

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Need some Pi-zzazz in your cold, sad lunch? Celebrate Pi Day TODAY. Participate during MIT’s 24 Hour Challenge, support Koch Institute cancer researchers, and help unlock $12K in challenge fund—irrationally easy! giving.mit.edu/24hc-ki

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Pi Day’s (almost) here—celebrate TODAY! Give during MIT’s 24 Hour Challenge, support Koch Institute cancer researchers, help unlock $12K in challenge funds. giving.mit.edu/24hc-ki

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Congratulations to Koch Institute Founding Director Tyler Jacks on receiving the 2026 @americancancersoc.bsky.social Medal of Honor, recognizing his contributions to cancer biology and leadership advancing collaborative, patient-centered research at Break Through Cancer. buff.ly/EMXiH3S

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Congratulations to Keene Abbott, PhD at Dana Farber Pediatric Care @danafarber.bsky.social who received the 2026 Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award from @fredhutch.org for his outstanding achievement during graduate studies in the biological sciences. mit-ki.org/3N5t1vJ

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Join us March 19! The 2026 Koch Institute Image Awards are here—where science meets art. We’ll unveil this year’s winning images and hear from the researchers about the stories behind them. Register now: ki.mit.edu/events/publi...

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MIT Koch Institute @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Mouse models don’t always reflect human genetics. In Nature Biotechnology, the Sánchez-Rivera group introduces H2M, a computational pipeline that predicts mouse variants mirroring the sequence and functional effects of human variants—supporting precision genome editing. buff.ly/cdHop32

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