Clinical Challenges in ID Seminar
March 11, 2026
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Location: Longwood Medical Area, VSC (NRB) 1031
Social to follow in the NRB 8th Floor Sky Lounge
To cultivate a generation of scientists capable of transforming the landscape of infectious disease research, we provide trainees with a spectrum of experiences – from clinical shadowing to faculty mentorship - designed to empower them to explore uncharted scientific territories, challenge existing paradigms, and innovate new solutions.
Clinical Challenges in ID: From Bedside to Bench
This seminar series features CISID physician-scientists who will share how their clinical practice inspires their research. These sessions provide powerful insights into how real-world medical challenges directly drive scientific discovery.
Science in Progress Meetings
These meetings provide a vital forum for CISID trainees to present ongoing research. By leveraging the community’s diverse expertise, sessions offer constructive feedback and fresh perspectives to strengthen their science.
Meet the Investigator Brunches
These casual brunches offer CISID trainees a unique opportunity to connect personally and professionally with CISID investigators. These informal gatherings offer peer networking and foster mentorship from established scientific leaders in a relaxed setting outside the laboratory.
Shadow a Physician program
Launching in early 2026, this clinical shadowing program offers CISID trainees invaluable, real-world experience. Participants pair with investigators to observe patient care firsthand, gaining unique, practical insights into infectious disease practice and clinical decision-making.
Meet the Investigator Brunch
February 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:00am
Location: Broad Institute
Katahdin Conference Room
Science In Progress Seminar
February 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 10:00am
Location: Broad Institute | Monadnock
Applying AI To Transform Biomedical Research
January 28, 2026
The AI4ID: Bridging Infection and Artificial Intelligence Symposium, jointly hosted by CISID and the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center, united leading infectious disease scientists and clinicians with AI experts to think creatively about how cutting-edge AI technologies can solve the most pressing challenges in infection research.
More information here.
CISID Launches New Seminar Series
December 3, 2025
CISID debuted its Clinical Challenges in ID: From Bedside to Bench seminar series, designed to bridge clinical perspectives with basic research. In this inaugural seminar, physician-scientist Dr. Roby Bhattacharyya shared insights into the challenges of Antimicrobial Resistance, informed by his experience as an infectious disease physician at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).
2025 Annual CISID Retreat
October 28, 2025
The annual retreat featured presentations from trainees, fellow researchers, and CISID investigators, along with networking opportunities to help spark new ideas and collaborations.
CISID Welcomes New Investigators at Annual Retreat
September 6, 2024
We announced 9 new CISID Investigators at the CISID community retreat! The day featured a “State of CISID” presentation by CISID Director, Deb Hung, an update on the Immune Profiling Innovation Lab’s work on Sepsis, and oral and poster presentations by trainees and staff across CISID.
CISID Beats The Heat!
June 27, 2024
Members of the CISID community converged at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard to cool down with ice cream. Congratulations to CISID trainees, Guoping Wang and Justin Yin, who are the winners of our CISID-themed ice breaker bingo!
