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Precision gene editing

MIT News

September 17, 2025

Robert Langer, Phillip Sharp, and research scientist Vikash Chauhan developed an engineered prime editing system, reported in Nature, that reduces unintended DNA changes by up to 60-fold. The new gene editor could make it easier to explore cell biology questions, such as how populations of cancer cells evolve, as well as develop gene therapy treatments for cancer 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.