MIT-Imperial Seed Fund 10th Anniversary Celebration Date: A Decade of Transatlantic Collaboration in Science & Technology
As universities renowned for their scientific contributions that benefit society, both MIT and Imperial College London share a commitment to address key global challenges. Over the last 10 years, they have done so through the MIT-Imperial Seed Fund, which aims to help kick-start early-stage projects between two of the world’s leading universities that lead to high-impact research, discovery science and the deployment of frontier technologies
This event will celebrate 10 years of our strategic partnership by showcasing several MIT-Imperial joint projects and their key outcomes and achievements. Please join us as we demonstrate the benefits and impact of this significant transatlantic collaboration.
Opening Remarks
- Duane Boning, Vice Provost for International Activities), MIT
- Mary Ryan, Vice Provost (Research and Enterprise), Imperial
Presentations from MIT-Imperial Project Teams
- Matthew Shoulders, Professor of Chemistry, MIT & Anne Dell, Professor of Carbohydrate Biochemistry, Imperial
- Lynette Jones, Senior Research Scientist, MIT & Fernando Bello, Professor of Surgical Computing and Simulation Science, Imperial
- Richard de Neufville, Professor of Engineering Systems, MIT
- Akshay Deshmukh, Research Scientist, MIT
Closing Reflections
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Ona Ambrozaite, East Coast Director, UK Science & Technology Network, British Consulate General Boston
Speakers
Professor Duane Boning, Vice Provost for International Activities, MIT
Professor Mary Ryan, Vice-Provost (Research and Enterprise), Imperial College London
Professor Matthew Shoulders, Professor of Chemistry, MIT
Professor Anne Dell, Professor of Carbohydrate Biochemistry, Imperial
Dr Lynette Jones, Senior Research Scientist, MIT
Professor Fernando Bello, Professor of Surgical Computing and Simulation Science, Imperial
Professor Richard de Neufville
Dr. Akshay Deshmukh, Research Scientist, MIT
Dr. Ona Ambrozaite, East Coast Director, UK Science & Technology Network, British Consulate General Boston
About Imperial
Imperial is a champion of deep tech entrepreneurship based on a bedrock of world-leading convergence science and technology research in London. Recently ranked 2nd in the world in the QS World University Rankings, Imperial is committed to driving innovation that serves society. Our entrepreneurial spirit, deep focus on science, and strong industry connections position us uniquely to address some of the world’s most pressing issues.
About MIT
The MIT community is driven by a shared purpose: to make a better world through education, research, and innovation. We are fun and quirky, inventive and artistic, obsessed with numbers, and welcoming to talented people regardless of where they come from.