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The MIT Center for Clinical and Translational Research handles everything related to human subject research at MIT. Our team of experts help scientists design and conduct safe, IRB-compliant tests to translate scientific breakthroughs into ground-breaking technologies that advance human health.

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Scientific research is a fundamentally human endeavor. We take a compassionate, consultative approach that helps researchers understand—and expand—the scope of what’s possible. We help teams see around the curves, change course when necessary, and overcome hurdles along the way.

 

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REEV Closed a $9.2 Million Funding Round

April 3, 2025

One of the notable success stories to emerge from a CCTR collaboration, REEV, has recently closed a $9.2 million funding round. The company is developing DREEVEN, an AI-powered robotic knee brace designed to reduce muscle fatigue and restore mobility for individuals with multiple sclerosis or those recovering from a stroke or spinal cord injury. REEV's collaboration with the CCTR was supported in part by a Sandbox Rolling Grant from MeHI, which enabled the company to address critical research questions.
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“The MIT CCTR provides a warm welcome to researchers and participants alike in a professional environment, with invaluable, practical clinical guidance to keep our human studies ticking along!”

Nevan C. Hanumara, PhD