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September 17, 2024

Todd Allen

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ragon Institute faculty member Todd M. Allen, PhD, a pioneering researcher in T cell immunotherapy and HIV evolution and transmission.

Press Releases September 3, 2024

New HIV Vaccine Design Shows Promise in Creating Protective Antibodies

Researchers at the University of Amsterdam, in collaboration with the Batista Lab at the Ragon Institute, have developed a potential new approach for an HIV vaccine.

August 28, 2024

Groundbreaking Study on Lymph Node Excision Advances HIV Cure Research

Researchers at the Ndhlovu Lab, part of the Ragon Institute and the Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI), have completed a significant study on the safety and practicality of lymph node excisions for HIV cure research in South Africa.

August 20, 2024

“A Two-Way Opportunity” — An Interview with Youry Kim, A Visiting Doherty Institute Exchange Fellow from Australia

We spoke to Kim to learn more about her background, her research journey, and her experiences at the Ragon Institute over the past few months.

August 19, 2024

A common fatty acid may help restore healthy vaginal bacteria after infection

Ragon and Broad collaboration uncovers potential new approach to treating Bacterial Vaginosis

August 8, 2024

FORBES – This Secretive Billionaire Thinks He Can Cure HIV. Here’s Why.

The Ragon Institute is delighted to have been featured in this Forbes profile of Phillip Ragon, who helped create the Ragon Institute and whose commitment to advancing medical research drives our mission forward.

August 6, 2024

MIT NEWS – Empowering the next generation of scientists in Africa

The Future African Scientist organization was sparked by a connection between two students from different walks of life during an MIT program in South Africa.

Awards July 30, 2024

Alex Shalek Appointed Director of IMES at MIT

We are thrilled to announce that Ragon faculty member Alex K. Shalek, PhD, has been appointed as the new Director of the Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES) at MIT, effective August 1, 2024.

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