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New chip can protect wireless biomedical devices from quantum attacks

Ultra-efficient chip design enables extremely strong cryptography algorithms to run on energy-constrained edge devices.

April 23, 2026

MIT HEALS Core Facility Innovation Symposium—Apr. 29

The MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative (MIT HEALS) will host the Core Facility Innovation Symposium on April 29—a celebration of breakthrough discoveries enabled through collaborative partnerships between MIT research groups and our shared scientific core facilities. This symposium will feature dynamic dual presentations where laboratory researchers and core facility scientists will share the stage together, each telling the story of their discoveries and collaborative innovation.

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
McGovern Auditorium, Whitehead Institute

Bringing AI-driven protein-design tools to biologists everywhere

Founded by Tristan Bepler PhD ’20 and former MIT professor Tim Lu PhD ’07, OpenProtein.AI offers researchers open-source models and other tools for protein engineering.

April 17, 2026

Light-activated gel could impact wearables, soft robotics, and more

New MIT work advances the growing field of ionotronics, in which data are transferred through ions, potentially providing a bridge between electronics and biological tissue.

April 16, 2026

MIT study reveals a new role for cell membranes

Long thought to be mainly a structural support, the cell membrane also influences how cells respond to signals and may contribute to the growth of cancer cells.

April 16, 2026

Multitasking quantum sensors can measure several properties at once

The devices represent a key step toward practical quantum sensing, with applications in biomedical sensing, materials characterization, and more.

April 15, 2026

J-WAFS Travel Grants for Water Conferences

J-WAFS offers travel grants for MIT graduate students to attend major water sector conferences. This year, J-WAFS is offering travel grants for students to attend Stockholm World Water Week, UNC Water & Health Conference, or the International Water Conference.