Maximilian Smidt

Maximilian Smidt

Home: University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
Host: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Topic: Identifying Non-Genetic Drivers of Cancer Progression and Therapeutic Response 

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to complete the final internship of my bachelor studies at the Yaffe Lab at MIT. The lab focuses on protein kinase signaling pathways and their role in controlling cellular responses to DNA damage and mitotic stress. 

Currently, we are developing an application to predict the likelihood of kinases phosphorylating specific sites, and vice versa. 

 It’s an incredible experience to work alongside such a talented and supportive team.