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The MDI Biological Laboratory offers a full schedule of public outreach events, conferences and courses.

** Given the rapidly changing situation surrounding COVID-19, MDI Biological Laboratory has made the decision to cancel all in-person public events, courses and conferences. Our top priority is the safety of our employees, supporters and community. We hope to welcome you back to campus safely one day soon. **

Watch past seminars and events.

  • Monday, February 8, 2021 · 5:00–6:00 pm
    Online (register at the bottom of this page)

    MDI Science Café — How mRNA is Revolutionizing Vaccines

    mRNA has changed the future of vaccinations and harnessing its properties has made the development of the COVID-19 vaccine possible in record time. Gain an understanding of the role of mRNA in our cells and within vaccines with Dr. Elisabeth Marnik.

  • Monday, March 8, 2021 · 5:00–6:00 pm
    Online (register at the bottom of this page)

    MDI Science Café — A Historian’s Perspective on the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic

    MDIBL alumnus and University of Houston Associate Professor of History Dr. James Schafer gives a historical context to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Beyond the biology of the virus, Dr. Schafer will consider the social, political, and economic complexities that shape the causes and effects of an epidemic.

  • Monday, April 12, 2021 · 5:00–6:00 pm
    Online (register at the bottom of this page)

    MDI Science Café — A Conceptual History of Animal Regeneration: From Imagining & ‘Knowing’ to Thinking & Experimenting

    Regenerative biology and medicine have become the focus of global efforts at elucidating mechanisms underlying the fundamental processes by which regeneration unfolds. MDIBL alumnus, retired Rush Medical College professor and Maine Master Naturalist Dr. Chuck Dinsmore answers the question, "How did we get here?"

  • Monday, May 10, 2021 · 5:00–6:00 pm
    Online (register at the bottom of this page)

    MDI Science Café — Tropical Rainforests: Resilience and Vulnerability

    Join COA Professor of Plant Sciences and MDIBL alumna Dr. Susan Letcher as she explores the remarkable resiliency of tropical rainforests in the face of today's human-induced stressors.

  • Monday, May 24, 2021 · 5:00–6:00 pm
    Online (register at the bottom of this page)

    MDI Science Café — A Novel Role of Wild Blueberry Extracts on Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration

    Wild blueberries are known to be high in vitamins, minerals, micronutrients, fiber and antioxidants. Dr. Klimis-Zacas has taken a deeper dive into the benefits of Maine's famous export, exploring the role of berry bioactive compounds as they relate to Cardiovascular Disease and wound healing.

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