Harvard MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology

The Harvard–MIT Program in Health Sciences and Technology (HST) is a groundbreaking collaboration between Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), founded in 1970. As one of the oldest and largest biomedical engineering and physician-scientist training programs in the United States, HST has been at the forefront of innovative medical research and education. With over 50 years of history, the program has produced numerous notable alumni, including [[martha-sharpe|Martha Sharpe]], a leading expert in medical device development, and [[george-whitfield|George Whitfield]], a renowned physician-scientist. HST's unique approach to interdisciplinary education and research has made it a model for similar programs worldwide, with partnerships with institutions like [[stanford-university|Stanford University]] and [[university-of-california-berkeley|University of California, Berkeley]]. The program's impact extends beyond academia, with HST alumni and faculty contributing to the development of life-changing medical technologies and treatments, such as [[crispr-gene-editing|CRISPR gene editing]] and [[immunotherapy|immunotherapy]].