March 22, 2020 Good morning MDIBL, It is another beautiful Sunday morning. Most days during the last week were just as beautiful, making it difficult to image the growing epidemic out there. The pictures we see on the news, especially from Europe, seem more like they’re from a movie rather than real life. From all…
Read MoreMDI Biological Laboratory President, Hermann Haller, M.D., is currently self-isolating for 14 days after arriving from Germany last week. As a physician scientist, he has experience treating patients with Coronavirus infections, is serving on several taskforces for COVID-19 and is consulting (virtually) with medical professionals on MDI and across the globe. Dr. Haller has been…
Read MoreWhen Liz Marnik was searching for a postdoc position, an introduction to Dustin Updike, Ph.D., led her to MDI Biological Laboratory. “Dustin is a fantastic mentor, and that is key to having a good postdoctoral training experience,” she says. “In addition, the Updike lab’s research area – germ granules and their applications to cancer and…
Read More“You can’t overstate the effect that walking to work through this beautiful campus has on your well-being. It clears your head and prepares you to do the best science possible.” Dustin Updike, Ph.D. The MDIBL community recently came together to celebrate the promotion of Dustin Updike, Ph.D., to Associate Professor. In the seven years that…
Read MoreDid you know the SECURE Act (enacted January 1, 2020) brought significant changes to your retirement plan contributions? While some changes impact you, others may impact those you name as a beneficiaries. Making a gift to MDI Biological Laboratory through your retirement plan continues to be an easy and beneficial way to leave a legacy,…
Read MoreSupporting MDIBL’s infrastructure in a way that also helps the environment was an easy decision to make. As scientists, we are always looking for the next innovation. It is important to me that we think beyond ourselves and to the future; we need to be ahead of the curve. An electronic vehicle charging station may…
Read MoreScientists at the MDI Biological Laboratory, in collaboration with scientists from the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in Novato, Calif., and Nanjing University in China, have identified synergistic cellular pathways for longevity that amplify lifespan fivefold in C. elegans, a nematode worm used as a model in aging research. The increase in lifespan would…
Read MoreKatharine Bancroft is a physics major at Haverford College. While she has always had an interest in biology, her true passion is studying soft matter as with a focus on applications. Her long term goal is to pursue a Ph.D. in physics and innovative work in a field such as prosthetic design or battery development.…
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