Join MIT’s Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CCTR) and Prehealth Advising for the opportunity to explore the exciting world of clinical research and learn about the engaging studies our partner research labs are conducting in the CCTR’s facilities through interactive demos. From the exploration of biomarkers in chronic illnesses, to gait analyses for low-cost prosthetics designs, to Phase IV drug studies, the CCTR supports a wide variety of human subject study needs that we can’t wait to share with you!

HealthLab & Cell Shop:

• Immersive Demonstration: Witness a mock-up of an actual study conducted at the CCTR HealthLabs using a simulated participant. Learn about the clinical research process, including the consent process, study setup, instrumentation, and data collection. Observe a demonstration of biological sample processing in the Cell Shop. | https://cctr.mit.edu/what-we-offer/healthlab

• Featured Study: MIT MAESTRO: Investigation of biomarkers of long COVID and chronic Lyme by Michal Tal and the Tal Research Group. Brief presentation providing background on the study. Observe all components of a study visit, including medical evaluation, neurological testing, and collection of biological samples. | https://talresearchgroup.mit.edu/mitmaestro

• Informative Tour: Explore the HealthLabs, Cell Shop, and other clinical spaces.

Who Should Attend:
Students, researchers, and members of the MIT community interested in learning more about the clinical research capacities on MIT’s campus. Geared towards those wanting to explore and get involved in clinical research, including students considering pre-med, current medical or graduate students, and anyone interested in clinical research and translational healthcare technologies.

To register for this event, please email arosser@mit.edu, samyoung@mit.edu if you would like to attend.  

Availability is limited, and spaces will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis.

Contact Information: For inquiries, please contact Samantha Young (samyoung@mit.edu) or Akunna Rosser (arosser@mit.edu)