This Is Why – MDI Biological Laboratory

An Indelible Impression Leads to Giving Back

Chris Sighinolfi credits his time at the MDI Biological Laboratory with leaving an indelible mark on his worldview. “It was an experience that challenged my thinking, broadened my perspective and reinforced the importance of having an open, curious mind,” says Sighinolfi. He has chosen to give back to the laboratory as a donor and…

Alumni, Education, Other, This Is Why

This Is Why: Green Giving

“It’s a privilege to continue supporting the lab’s mission and the exceptional job it does of training the next generation of biomedical researchers and physician-scientists!” ~ Diane Saunders, ‘10 With Green Giving, our monthly giving program, supporting MDI Biological Laboratory’s research and educational programs has never been easier or more impactful. Alumnae Anastasia Gianakas…

Alumni, Other, This Is Why

The Josephine A. Sollano Graduate Student Fellowship: Supporting Students and Advancing Scientific Discovery

“I wanted to do something to help our early-career faculty and at the same time support meaningful educational experiences for students…” Jo Sollano, M.P.H, Dr.P.H In 1995, Jo Sollano was a graduate student at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. “I remember working really long hours for very little pay and feeling tremendous pressure…

Education, Other, This Is Why

This is Why: Liz Marnik, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Researcher

When 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…

Cancer, Other, Stem Cell Biology, This Is Why

Alumni Spotlight: A Conversation with Rose

Earlier this year Rose Besen-McNally graduated from College of the Atlantic with a degree in human ecology. During her freshman year, Rose applied for a student research fellowship at the MDI Biological Laboratory through the IDeA Network of Biomedical Research (INBRE). Although Rose had not previously considered a career in research, after spending just a…

Alumni, Education, Organ Regeneration, Other, Regenerative Biology, This Is Why, Wound Healing

Your Savings. Your Legacy.

“We believe in the critical importance of basic research and appreciate the community outreach they do. We feel like a part of the MDIBL family and making a planned gift was a way for us to connect beyond our selves.” Allan KleinmanVolunteer Allan Kleinman is an active volunteer and supporter of many nonprofit organizations on…

Citizen Science, This Is Why, Volunteering

This Is Why: Dean Read

In this excerpt from the MDI Biological Laboratory's biannual news magazine, "Breaking Through," MDI Biological Laboratory donor and volunteer Dean Read of Bar Harbor discusses what motivates him to give.

This Is Why