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Accelerating biomedical innovation with AI through collaborative iteration

Mariel Schoen — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:35:25 +0000

By Mariel Schoen Long before ChatGPT brought Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the public spotlight, scientists at the Wyss Institute were using AI-driven computational approaches, including machine learning and deep learning, to solve complex biomedical problems and develop new technology innovations. Today, while much of the field is racing to build larger models, the Institute is focused…

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Advice for aspiring researchers

Jessica Leff — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:56:42 +0000

It’s widely understood that mentorship has a positive impact on your career. Among other benefits, mentors can provide industry expertise, assist with setting and achieving goals, and make introductions to valuable connections. Yet, research shows that even though 76% of professionals think mentors are important, only 37% currently have one. One of the many reasons for this mismatch could be…

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Safeguarding ideas, people, and funding: Compliance Team spotlight

Jessica Leff — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:50 +0000

By Jessica Leff Wyss researchers are working to protect patients from the consequences of diseases by developing better diagnostics and therapeutics, and trying to keep our planet safe by creating eco-friendly solutions focused on remediation, resilience, and reinvention. But, as they move towards cutting-edge breakthroughs, who is protecting them? The Wyss’ small-but-mighty Compliance Team…

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Harkamal (Hark) Jhajj on rewiring immune cells to repair fractured bones

Jessica Leff — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:52:41 +0000

The Humans of the Wyss (HOW) series features members of the Wyss community discussing their work, the influences that shape them as professionals, and their collaborations at the Wyss Institute and beyond. Harkamal (Hark) Jhajj is always climbing physical and metaphorical mountains. In his spare time, he loves doing physical activities and exploring nature by hiking and visiting national parks.

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Wyss Institute receives Massachusetts Life Science Center award to advance metabolomics and lipidomics research across Massachusetts ecosystem

Jessica Leff — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:03:23 +0000

By Benjamin Boettner (BOSTON) — The Wyss Institute at Harvard University has received an award from the Massachusetts Life Science Center (MLSC), enabling it to host a next-generation metabolomics and lipidomics analytical platform. The platform will allow its researchers to creatively pursue new approaches to biomarker and drug discovery across multiple health challenges the Institute is…

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Tackling cancer through riding and research

Jessica Leff — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:41:21 +0000

By Jessica Leff Imagine it’s 5:50 AM on a Saturday morning in August. The sun’s only been out for 20 minutes, but that hasn’t stopped thousands of bicyclists and an equal number of volunteers from gathering in central Massachusetts. There’s a feeling of anticipation as the clock keeps ticking, getting closer to 6:00 AM. Everyone is there for the same reason: to raise money for cancer research…

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Recapitulating intramuscular vaccination with mRNA vaccines in patient-specific Lymphoid Organ Chips

Mariel Schoen — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:55:40 +0000

By Benjamin Boettner (BOSTON) — The protective abilities of the Moderna and BioNTech mRNA vaccines developed against COVID-19 saved millions of lives during the pandemic and put this platform technology in the spotlight of vaccine research. By now, mRNA vaccines for other infectious diseases, such as influenza, RSV, and HIV are being tested in clinical trials and highly anticipated.

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The Wyss Institute’s 2026-2027 Validation Projects

Jessica Leff — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:00:41 +0000

Each year, the Wyss Institute’s Validation Project program identifies technologies that are ready to move beyond discovery and into the validation phase. Through dedicated funding, technical resources, business development support, market research, and engagement with clinicians, investors, industry experts, and key opinion leaders, the program helps research teams de-risk high-impact innovations…

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Sarah Sandler on sailing towards a new solution for drug discovery

Jessica Leff — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:27:47 +0000

The Humans of the Wyss (HOW) series features members of the Wyss community discussing their work, the influences that shape them as professionals, and their collaborations at the Wyss Institute and beyond. In sailing and in science, it’s important to communicate and stay calm in stressful situations, which is something postdoctoral fellow Sarah Sandler knows well. As a competitive sailor…

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Machine-learning how to overcome antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea

Jessica Leff — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:55:26 +0000

By Benjamin Boettner (BOSTON) — With tens of millions of annual cases, gonorrhea is the second most frequently reported sexually transmitted infection (STI). In the U.S. alone, over 600,000 cases are reported each year. If left untreated, gonorrhea can result in severe reproductive health issues, including infertility in both women and men, and pelvic inflammatory disease.

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