COMAP has joined forces with The Sabeti Lab at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. This collaboration is designed to recognize top-performing students from COMAP’s MCM®/ICM® contests and to connect them with a leading force in the world of infectious disease research.

Why This Matters

This partnership represents an exceptional opportunity for students who achieve an Outstanding designation in the MCM/ICM contests. Led by Dr. Pardis Sabeti, a globally recognized researcher in infectious diseases, The Sabeti Lab is at the forefront of using computational genomics and mathematics to tackle public health issues. Dr. Sabeti has been acknowledged as one of TIME’s Persons of the Year (2014) and one of the 100 Most Influential People (2015) for her contributions to global health.

A Unique Path for Aspiring Researchers

Through this partnership, COMAP’s top students will have the chance to engage with The Sabeti Lab. For students passionate about math, biology, and the global health field, this partnership offers a significant advantage. Outstanding MCM/ICM participants who wish to apply to The Sabeti Lab will receive strong recommendations from COMAP, setting them apart in the competitive field of infectious disease research.

Forging New Paths for Math Modelers

This partnership is just one of many ways that MCM/ICM participants can open doors to world-class opportunities. COMAP’s contests have already paved the way for students to access prestigious pathways like quantitative research at Two Sigma and academic advancement at Oxford through the Ellison Scholars program. Students who excel in the MCM/ICM contests have a proven track record of advancing to top-tier fields where mathematical skills are highly valued, giving them an edge in innovative research and global problem-solving.

This collaboration between COMAP and The Sabeti Lab is an exciting new chapter, offering students a real chance to contribute to high-impact fields that depend on strong mathematical skills. We look forward to seeing the contributions these students will make to science and public health in the years to come.