Introduction
The MIT Microbiome Club is the student-led community education and outreach arm of the Center for Microbiome Informatics and Therapeutics. The MIT Microbiome Club was created to provide a space at MIT dedicated to the exploration of the vibrant field of human microbiome studies, bringing together the students, researchers, clinicians, and members of the public currently working on or interested in this field. The Microbiome Club sponsors hands-on workshops and lunch and learn discussions, dinners with faculty and industry professionals, and educational material for short courses at MIT and science outreach events in the Cambridge community. The club is also involved with hosting larger CMIT events such as microbiome-focused symposia and hackathons. Through these activities and more, we aim to create a space for interested students to come together and plug into the network of research and outreach opportunities in this vibrant, new field. The MIT Microbiome Club is actively looking for interested members keen on helping shape the future of this club on campus.
Sounds interesting? Sign up to be added to the club mailing list. You will need to confirm via email that you want to join to be added.
If you are interested in getting involved in the Board or organizing club activities, email microbiome-exec@mit.edu.
What do we do?
Academic Events
Organize spaces to share the latest findings.
- Hybrid Academic Seminar Series covering diverse topics in Microbiology and Microbiome Research
- Annual Symposium held in the Spring
Want to get involved in planning these great events? Reach out to microbiome-exec@mit.edu
Community Outreach
Share joy for the microbiome space to the community.
- Plan events geared towards the public to educate and encourage appreciate for microbes
- Recent events have been the Blue Poop Challenge and After Dark: Food Nights at the MIT Museum
Want to host the Microbiome Club at your organization to learn about microbes? Reach out to microbiome-exec@mit.edu.
Industry Connections
Bridge the gap between scientists in Industry and Academia.
- Highly successful Industry mentorship series in the Fall
- Industry Seminar Series ongoing
- Hosting industry representatives the MIT Microbiome Symposium.
Want to get your company involved with the Microbiome Club? Reach out to microbiome-exec@mit.edu.
Upcoming Events
Academic Seminar:
Emil Rutt
Come to our first Academic Seminar of the new year from 4-5pm on February 26th in 56-114. Email us for a zoom link.
Microbiome Symposium Abstracts
Our annual Symposium is holding abstract submissions for both posters and flash talks until February 16th, 2024.
MIT Microbiome Symposium
Our annual Symposium will be held on March 22nd, 2024. Head over to the Symposium Page to learn more and register to attend!