Four from MIT named 2026 Searle Scholars
MIT scientists Sven Dorkenwald and Whitney Henry have been awarded the 2026 Searle Scholars honor for their innovative research in neuroscience and cell biology. Along with two MIT alumni, they are recognized for their contributions to high-risk/high-reward scientific endeavors. Each scholar will receive $450,000 in funding to support their research over the next three years.
- ▪Sven Dorkenwald is a computational neuroscientist focusing on neuronal circuits and connectomes.
- ▪Whitney Henry researches ferroptosis to develop therapies targeting resistant cancer cells.
- ▪The Searle Scholars Program recognizes 15 early-career researchers annually in biomedical sciences and chemistry.
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Computational neuroscientist Sven Dorkenwald and cell biologist Whitney Henry, along with two MIT alumni, are recognized for their exceptional early-career research contributions. Julie Pryor | Bendta Schroeder | McGovern Institute for Brain Research | Koch Institute Publication Date: May 20, 2026 Press Inquiries Press Contact: Julie Pryor Email: [email protected] Phone: 617-715-5397 McGovern Institute for Brain Research Close Caption: MIT scientists Sven Dorkenwald (left) and Whitney Henry have been named 2026 Searle Scholars.
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