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. Please see below for information regarding our virtual event offerings. Our top priority is the safety of our employees, supporters and community. We hope to welcome you back to campus safely one day soon. **
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.
James Bond -- ornithologist, author of the classic “Birds of the West Indies” and world’s most famous identity-theft victim -- spent his summers on Mt. Desert Island. Hear more from a fellow ornithologist and his biographer, James Wright, in this colorful Science Cafe.
How does your gut affect your overall health? Join MDIBL alum Elaine Choung-Hee Lee, Ph.D. as she explores how dynamic and diverse the microbiome is, how it differs among athletes vs. sedentary individuals, and how aspects of the microbiome may indicate susceptibility to environmental and exercise stress, and thus resilience to repeated stress.
As part of the NIH ReBuilding a Kidney consortium, MDIBL continues to forge new knowledge in kidney function and regeneration. Join Iain Drummond, Ph.D. for an update on his lab's latest research and collaborations.
Join us for the Annual Meeting of the Corporation on July 22, 2021.
Why is the zebrafish able to readily regenerate neuron and muscle tissue while humans cannot? Hear from MDIBL Assistant Professor Romain Madelaine, Ph.D. on his current research into regeneration and why the zebrafish is an ideal model organism.
The study of axolotl limb regeneration spans nearly 250 years and yet still we ask, "if they can, why can't we?" Hear from MDIBL Assistant Professor Prayag Murawala, Ph.D. on his current research into regeneration and what lies ahead.
MDI is an extraordinary location for spotting seabirds and songbirds alike. Hear from field biologist Rich MacDonald as he shares his experiences in Hancock County and the dynamic relationship between climate change and birding.