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Alex K. Shalek is the Director of the Institute of Medical Engineering and Science (IMES) at MIT and also serves as the J.W. Kieckhefer Professor in the Department of Chemistry. He has a strong background in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Engineering, and Computational Biology, focusing on the interplay of immune responses and cellular interactions within complex multicellular systems. Shalek's lab aims to develop innovative technologies that elucidate cellular features and their relationship to human health and disease. His research integrates genomics and chemical biology to create platforms that enhance the understanding of immune system behavior and its response to pathogens. He has received numerous prestigious awards, including the NIH New Innovator Award and the Beckman Young Investigator Award. Shalek is a dedicated educator, having taught various interdisciplinary courses related to human health and disease, and maintains active involvement in mentoring students and emerging researchers.