MDI Biological Laboratory
Advancing the frontiers of regenerative medicine and aging
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Biomedical training for more than 600 undergrads every year
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On-site access to resources that support scientific research
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An engaging, vibrant community of support
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OVER 125 YEARS OF CUTTING-EDGE SCIENCE ON THE COAST OF MAINE

Pioneering New Approaches in Regenerative Medicine

A non-profit, international hub for research on aging, regeneration and environmental health, working to improve human health by illuminating the biology of development and regeneration and identifying risks posed by environmental toxins.

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Parkinson’s Foundation Backs MDI Bio Lab’s Brain Cell Regeneration Project

  • September 10, 2026
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Sonia Sandhi’s Journey to a Ph.D. in Aging Research

Sonia Sandhi grew up not knowing what a Ph.D. was — she knows now. Sonia just earned her doctorate in the latest sign of momentum for MDI Bio Lab’s graduate fellowship program.

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A Love Story, Twice Told

A Love Story, Twice Told

Jonathan Epstein, M.D., and Margaret Myers, M.D., endow $1 million for a young scholars’ fund to support hands-on training at MDI Bio Lab.

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From Discovery to Diagnosis: MDI Bioscience and a New Biomarker for Sepsis

Fundamental research and clinical applications

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Leading Research and Media Communicator Joins Board of Trustees

MDI Biological Laboratory has appointed Jennifer K. Benz to its Board of Trustees, adding a nationally recognized voice in science communication and public affairs research to the institution's...

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A New Window on Vision Loss and How to Fight It

Romain Madelaine, Ph.D., and his team ask: if zebrafish can regenerate damaged retinal cells, why can't we?

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This is Why...

This is Why...

Members of the MDI Biological Laboratory community are sharing their stories about why they believe in and support scientific research. Their reflections highlight the intrinsic joys of discovery, the unique experience of being part of MDI Bio Lab, and the critical role scientific research plays in advancing human health and saving lives. They also share what keeps bringing them back to MDI Bio Lab—to learn, to teach, to collaborate and to engage with a community united by a passion for discovery.

A Place to Learn, Discover and Belong