Koch Institute

New coating for hip implants could prevent premature failureNanoscale films developed at MIT promote bone growth, creating a stronger seal between implants and patients’ own bone.

13 faculty members elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Nano-sized ‘factories’ churn out proteinsTiny particles could manufacture cancer drugs at tumor sites.

Delivering RNA with tiny sponge-like spheresNew RNA interference method holds promise for treating cancer, other diseases.

Seeing what’s inside a tumorImaging technology could help researchers test new drugs for treating brain cancer.

How cancer cells get by on a starvation dietNew study shows that tumor cells, deprived of glucose, alter their metabolism to use other sources of sustenance.

Uncovering a key player in metastasisMIT cancer biologists determine how platelets in the bloodstream help cancer cells form new tumors.

Turning green to goldKoch building takes the lead in lab energy performance.

Monitoring how T cells respond to HIVNew technology could help AIDS researchers develop new vaccines.

Shutting off inflammationA new way to curb inflammatory cells could lead to treatments for diseases including atherosclerosis and cancer.

Langer honored for achievements in biomedical engineering

Jacks appointed to cancer advisory board

New lung cancer gene foundCancer biologists identify a driving force behind the spread of an aggressive type of lung cancer.

Biologists discover how yeast cells reverse agingThe gene they found can double yeast lifespan when turned on late in life.

Robert Langer wins top chemistry awardInstitute Professor receives the ACS's Priestley Medal.

How dense is a cell?Combining an ancient principle with new technology, MIT researchers have devised a way to answer that question.

Working in harmonyMIT-designed nanoparticles communicate with each other inside the body to target tumors more efficiently.'

Finding a needle in a haystackNew sensor developed by MIT chemical engineers can detect tiny traces of explosives.

Removable ‘cloak’ for nanoparticles helps them target tumorsNew MIT particles could be used to deliver cancer drugs to nearly any type of tumor.

Understanding why lung cancer spreadsMIT biologists pinpoint a genetic change that helps tumors move to other parts of the body.

The past, present and future of cancerResearchers gather to discuss the state of their field and the potential for new treatments.

Rotch Library featuring paintings by Koch Institute architect Harry Ellenzweig

David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research fetedMIT celebrates the official opening of the institute's new building.

Exploiting cancer cells' weaknessesTeam identifies potential drugs that enhance stress caused by too many chromosomes.

Nano-sized vaccinesNew MIT nanoparticles could lead to powerful vaccines for HIV and other diseases.

Vander Heiden wins cancer innovation awardAwarded $450,000 grant over three years

A new approach to bladder-disease treatmentImplanted device can release slow, steady dose of medicine over extended period, removing the need for repeated procedures.

Timing is everything for cancer protein p53Biologists find that restoring the gene for p53 can slow the spread of advanced lung tumors, but doesn’t help early-stage cancers.