The Ó³»´«Ã½ is now accepting applications for its 2026 Media Boot Camp.
This annual two-day program connects science/health journalists and editors with leading faculty from the Ó³»´«Ã½, MIT, Harvard University, and Harvard’s teaching hospitals. Through lab tours, expert-led presentations, and candid discussions, attendees will explore emerging story leads and gain the foundational knowledge to cover the latest scientific advances in biomedicine.
Dates & Logistics
Application Deadline: Friday, March 20, 5:00 PM ET
Welcome Reception: Wednesday evening, April 29
Main Program: Thursday, April 30 & Friday, May 1
Location: Ó³»´«Ã½, 415 Main Street, Cambridge, MA
Costs: Hotel accommodations and meals during the program are provided by the Ó³»´«Ã½. Attendees are responsible for their own travel to and from Cambridge.
The Media Boot Camp is an educational offering. All presentations are on background.
2026 Boot Camp Topics
The Future of Genetic Medicine: Exploring the new frontiers of genome editing and large-scale clinical genomics.
Engineering the Immune System: Understanding and reprogramming the body to fight disease, particularly cancer.
Architecture of the Brain: Mapping the spatial, genetic, and anatomical landscape of the brain to unlock new treatment strategies.
Foundations of Disease: Using new approaches and cutting-edge technologies to understand the root causes of diseases and how early-life exposures leave a lasting molecular imprint.
Send a brief interest statement and three recent clips to Karen Zusi-Tran, Senior Media Relations Manager, at kzusi@broadinstitute.org. Please tell us how this program will benefit your reporting/editing.
Application deadline is Friday, March 20, 2026 (5:00 PM ET).