“MDIBL has always had a special place in our hearts. But being able to give a charitable gift through our IRA allows us to make a more impactful gift and reduce our taxable income.” – Dr. Edward J. Benz, Jr. and Dr. Margaret A. Vettese Many of us have sacrificed to accumulate retirement…
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe that we’re once again approaching a new season — when fall’s bright colors fade to usher in the inevitable Maine winter. During this tumultuous year, nature has had a calming influence on me. It’s reassuring to know that time and the seasons march determinedly forward, regardless of circumstance. And so…
Read MoreDuring College years, having a dedicated and caring mentor can make a huge difference in a student’s success and passion for learning their chosen subject. If well matched, there can be true symbiosis, where both parties gain positive outcomes. For former INBRE* student Lydia Tilley and INBRE Investigator Larry Feinstein, Ph.D., this seems to have…
Read MoreRatna Sharma is the first to agree that her actual summer looked vastly different to the one she had planned. The rising senior had carefully researched, collated and applied for the summer experiences she wanted to participate in – even going the extra mile, personally reaching out to Dr. Aric Rogers, who she wished to…
Read MoreIn this Session with a Scientist, we sit down with Aric Rogers, Ph.D., to learn more about the important initiative he’s been working on and to hear the incredible impact donors have on his research. What’s the primary goal of your research at the MDI Biological Laboratory, especially as is relates to human health? My…
Read MoreWhile it wasn’t what we had originally planned, MDIBL’s first formal Homecoming was still a great success! Amazing alums from a number of different years shared stories and experiences; discussed how their time at Salsbury Cove has influenced them; and happily reconnected with other alums! Homecoming is all about connection – and we feel more…
Read MoreGuest post by James Coffman, Ph.D., Associate Professor; Director, Maine IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)
Psychosocial stress can be toxic, as occurs with long-term abuse or extreme trauma, or when you are “stressed out” from struggling to cope with chronically adverse circumstances. Such stress, which is increasingly endemic to many communities and is currently being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has been shown to contribute to a wide array of…
Read MoreResidents of Maine and New Hampshire rely heavily on private wells for their drinking water, but how safe is that water? Few have their wells tested and some standard tests in ME do not include arsenic, which is a problem in New England coastal arsenic belt. MDIBL Senior Staff Scientist, Jane Disney, Ph.D. and visiting…
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