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Luc7, the blue group of proteins, against a background of human cells.

Splice of life

MIT News

February 20, 2025

The Burge lab has discovered a new type of control over RNA splicing, a process critical for gene expression. Appearing in a new Nature Communications paper, their study sheds light on how this control mechanism can go wrong—and serve as a potential therapeutic target—in acute myelogenous leukemias and other diseases.

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KI Director to be Named to National Cancer Advisory Board

The White House

September 21, 2011

In the White House announcement of his appointment, Koch Institute Director Tyler Jacks was recognized by the President for his depth of experience and tremendous dedication to cancer research.

Koch Institute and OMJP launch TRANSCEND

MIT News

June 28, 2010

KI announced a major strategic partnership with Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and its affiliates, called TRANSCEND, whereby the parties will begin to collaborate in multiple areas of oncology research and technology development.

David H. Koch Gives $100 Million to MIT for Cancer Research

MIT News

October 9, 2007

MIT has announced a $100 million gift from Koch Industries executive and MIT alumnus David H. Koch that will usher in new paradigms in highly integrative cancer research. The gift will bring together MIT scientists and engineers under one roof to develop new and powerful ways to detect, diagnose, treat, and manage this often deadly disease.