2026 Media Boot Camp: Applications Now Open

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.

Current speakers include Jason Buenrostro, Erin Chen, Anna Greka, Todd Golub, Eric Lander, Niall Lennon, David Liu, Robert Manguso, , Steve McCarroll, Sam Peng, and Charles Vanderburg.

How to Apply

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).

Please contact Karen at kzusi@broadinstitute.org with any questions.

Aspects of this program are subject to change.