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MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · 16h

Prof Linda Griffith is the guest endometriosis researcher AND patient on Science Friday.

Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 19h

“It took a long time for my OB to take me seriously.” Here's what the latest research says about the science of endometriosis—and why it takes so long for so many people to get diagnosed.

Endometriosis Is Common. Why Is Getting Diagnosed So Hard?

A scientist diagnosed with endometriosis is working to answer fundamental questions about the disease and pave the way for better treatments.

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MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · 3d

🦇🦇!
Sarah Sobol (Wittrup & DeKosky): “Development of a High-throughput Functional Screen for GPCR Targeting Antibodies”
Nickeisha Cuthbert (Niles): “Investigating Plasmodium falciparum Survival and Resistance through Pfkelch13 Conditional Knockdown”
https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/

MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · 4d

Ellen majored in biomedical engineering for her undergrad, gaining significant experience through years of UG research. She'll tell you why she chose to pursue a PhD at MIT BE https://ow.ly/V5cs50XkEkX

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MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · 10d

Who's up at BATS?
Tran Luu (Stark Lab): “Investigating CD44 as a Broadly Expressed, Cancer-associated Ligand for Glycoimmune Checkpoint Receptor Siglec-9”
Brian Cho (Stark Lab): “Identifying and Targeting Glyco-Neoantigens for Cancer Immunology” https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/

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MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · 11d

Ariana, a PhD student, discusses her research. Learn more about the BE doctoral program: https://ow.ly/w4Tj50Xh77b Interested in applying? Sign up for the upcoming webinar https://ow.ly/o64Y50Xh77a

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MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · 11d

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MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · 13d

BE Seminar tomorrow 10/23 with Gabriel Rocklin “Large-scale Discovery of Protein Folding Stability and Conformational Dynamics” https://ow.ly/1nTC50XgcAK

MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · 13d

BE Seminar tomorrow 10/23 with Gabriel Rocklin “Large-scale Discovery of Protein Folding Stability and Conformational Dynamics” https://ow.ly/1nTC50XgcAK

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MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · 17d

The Neurotech 2025 symposium presents six talks by neurotechnology pioneers whose cutting-edge innovations are transforming neurobiological research, from molecules to cognition. Learn more neurotech.mit.edu 10/31 🎃

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MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · 14d

The Anders Sejr Hansen Lab have found tiny loops in the genomes of dividing cells. Enabled by a new high-resolution mapping technique, the findings overturn a long-held belief that the genome loses its internal 3D structure when cells divide.
https://ow.ly/CWMG50Xf2uo

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MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · 17d

The Neurotech 2025 symposium presents six talks by neurotechnology pioneers whose cutting-edge innovations are transforming neurobiological research, from molecules to cognition. Learn more neurotech.mit.edu 10/31 🎃

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MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · 18d

Who's up at BATS?
Riyam Al Msari (Wittrup) Reprogramming Tumor Associated Myeloid Cells via Localized Interferon-γ Delivery
Valeria Márquez-Pellegrin (Belcher & DeKosky) Identifying the Breast Cancer TCR Landscape to Develop a Minicell Based Cancer Vaccine Platform
https://ow.ly/1kNI50XcFRV

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Connor Tou @connorjtou.bsky.social · 20d

Honored to be part of the 2025 #STATWunderkinds! Grateful for the many supportive mentors, colleagues, and friends with special shoutout to @bkleinstiver.bsky.social.

Full list: www.statnews.com/wunderkinds/

@statnews.com @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social @mgbresearch.bsky.social @harvardmed.bsky.social

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MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · 18d

Pablo talks about the shift from a structured undergraduate life to a more self-directed experience as a doctoral student. https://ow.ly/cxMw50XcHl0 #phdlife #gradlife #stemlife

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MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · 20d

Applying to the MIT BE PhD program? Join our informational webinar on Oct 28, 10-11:30am EDT. Current graduate students and faculty present an overview of the BE PhD application process and answer questions. Open to all, so share widely! https://ow.ly/JfPy50XbnHm

MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · 20d

"It's not that complicated. It's really fun, actually." Jason's going to tell you quickly about graduate student life at MIT. #doctorallife #phdlife https://be.mit.edu/graduate-program/how-do-i-apply/

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MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · 25d

Who's up at BATS?
Owen Farchione (MANALIS): “Investigating Segmented Filamentous Bacteria (SFB), a Novel Immunostimulatory Gut Commensal”
Eric Lu (DEL VECCHIO): “Genetic Circuits in Bacterial Stationary Phase”
https://be.mit.edu/our-community/seminars/

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MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · Oct 3

Who's up at BATS?
Ariana Barreiro (Birnbaum Lab) “Engineering Targeted Lentiviruses for In Vivo CART-T Cell Generation and Functional Profiling”
Emma Finburgh (Birnbaum Lab) “Decoding T Cell-antigen Recognition at Scale with T cell Receptor-displaying Virus-like Particles” https://ow.ly/UiU750X5SSn

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MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · Oct 1

BE Seminar Series returns with Michael J. Lee, UMass Chan Medical School “Life, Death, and the Discovery of the Pol II Degradation-dependent Apoptotic Response (PDAR)” 32-141, 4p, 10/2 https://ow.ly/7oWN50X5aLi

MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · Sep 29

Ellen's doctoral research focuses on endometriosis, a reproductive disease affecting 10% of women. In the video, she will share her excitement about the new approaches being developed at MIT to gain better insights into the disease. https://ow.ly/SP4550X3UJP #PhDLife #BEdoctoralprogram

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MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · Sep 12

BATS is back! Fall Term schedule be.mit.edu/our-communit...

MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · Sep 3

First day of classes!

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MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · Sep 2

"Organs on a chip" help researchers better understand diseases like endometriosis www.marketplace.org/episode/2025...

"Organs on a chip" help researchers better understand diseases like endometriosis

Linda Griffith, bioengineer and director of MIT's Center for Gynepathology Research, is working to grow human tissue on bits of plastic to better understand and treat systemic gynecological diseases, ...

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MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · Jul 2

Gitanjali Rao, a rising junior majoring in biological engineering, wins first-ever Stephen Hawking Junior Medal for Science Communication.
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MIT student wins first-ever Stephen Hawking Junior Medal for Science Communication

Gitanjali Rao, a rising junior at MIT majoring in biological engineering, has been named the first-ever recipient of the Stephen Hawking Junior Medal for Science Communication by the Starmus Festival.

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MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · May 20

New technique rapidly measures cells’ density, reflecting health and developmental state. The method could help predict whether immunotherapies will work in a patient or how a tumor will respond to drug treatment. news.mit.edu/2025/techniq...

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MIT Department of Biological Engineering @mitdeptofbe.bsky.social · May 20

By combining information from many large datasets, Fraenkel Lab have identified several new potential targets for treating or preventing Alzheimer’s disease. news.mit.edu/2025/scienti...

Scientists discover potential new targets for Alzheimer’s drugs

Using a computational strategy that allows them to combine information from many large datasets, MIT researchers have identified several new potential targets for Alzheimer’s disease.

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