Events & prizes

Sharing what we do is a key part of the Koch Institute mission. Annual and topical symposia bring together scientists and engineers, clinicians and corporate leaders to explore and discuss the latest research from cancer biologists and engineers. Our wide-ranging suite of public events offers the science-interested public, along with members of the academic, clinical, and biotechnology communities, to discover new work coming out of Koch Institute labs. Finally, internal lectures and prize celebrations allow Koch Institute members to participate in scientific exchanges and learn from researchers at all stages of their career.

Symposia

Koch Institute Symposium 

The annual Koch Institute Cancer Research Symposium brings together leading researchers, biotech professionals, and physician-scientists to share the latest perspectives, breakthroughs, and challenges associated with cancer research.

Immune Engineering 

Our Immune Engineering Symposium unites biological, chemical, and materials engineers with immunologists, other life scientists, and clinicians to explore the tools and trends of immune engineering and immunotherapy.

Precision Cancer Medicine 

Our Precision Cancer Medicine symposium highlights recent advances in precision cancer medicine and explores the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating precision medicine into current and future clinical trials.

Public Events

Community Programs 

Our public lectures showcase the work of Koch Institute researchers and their collaborations with clinicians, biopharmaceutical companies, and start-ups through presentations and networking.

Image Awards 

Hosted each March, this celebration honors the winners of the Koch Institute Image Awards competition and reveals the latest exhibition in the Koch Institute Public Galleries. 

Cambridge Science Festival 

Every April, the Koch Institute offers visitors of all ages access to immersive, hands-on activities inspired by the Koch Institute’s dynamic cancer research.

Prizes & Lectures

Amon Award 

The Angelika Amon Young Scientist Award is awarded annually to two graduate students from institutions outside the United States who embody a lifelong passion for fundamental biology and discovery science.

Hockfield Cancer Research Prize 

The Hockfield Cancer Research Prize is awarded biannually to an individual who has made significant contributions to cancer research or cancer advocacy, and to mentorship in the field.

Karches Prize 

The Peter Karches Mentorship Prize recognizes the critical guidance and support trainee mentors provide in creating a new generation of interdisciplinary and collaborative cancer research leaders.

Lippard Lecture 

An invited keynote lecture by a prominent physician-scientist working on women’s cancers honors the memory of Judith Ann Lippard at the Koch Institute and the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center.