MDI Biological Laboratory

08/21/2026

Summer isn't quite over at MDI Bio Lab. ☀️🌊

There’s still plenty of sunshine, sparkle and beauty on the water. We’ll be soaking up every bit of it while we can.

08/20/2026

A new profile in STAT News explores the journey of Dr. Elisabeth Marnik, MDI Bio Lab Director of Science Education and Outreach. From discovering science as a college student to earning her Ph.D., conducting research at The Jackson Laboratory and MDI Biological Laboratory, and ultimately finding her calling in science education and communication.

Her story is a powerful reminder that changing minds takes more than facts. It takes patience, understanding and meaningful conversations.

Immunologist Liz Marnik, who grew up unvaccinated, says shaming people who distrust science will do nothing to improve vaccine acceptance.

08/19/2026

: You can now watch MDI Bio Lab's 2026 Annual Meeting of the Corporation on our YouTube channel.

👉 https://ow.ly/CR6u50ZzXY8

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

MDI Biological Laboratory is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer K. Benz, Ph.D., to our Board of Trustees, adding a nationally recognized voice in science communication and public affairs research to the institution's governance.

Whether it's a breakthrough in regenerative medicine or a milestone in our growth, you can stay up to date with the MDI Biological Laboratory's latest news and happenings by subscribing to receive our eNews, event invitations and our flagship Breaking Through magazine.

08/17/2026

📝 New Review in the the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, "Nonhistone Post-translational Modifications as Integrative Signaling Networks in Podocyte Injury and Glomerular Disease" with Yannic Becker, Patricia Schroder, Hermann Haller & Guibao Ke.

Podocytes are key structural components of the glomerular filtration barrier and are essential for maintaining selective protein filtration. Podocyte...

08/17/2026

The statewide program that began at MDIBL 25 years ago has helped launch thousands of scientific careers and transformed the laboratory itself.

08/17/2026

🚨 Reminder: Gene Editing of Human PSCs at MDI Bio Lab
Course: Sept 26-Oct 1
Application Deadline: Sept 4

Participants will learn practical laboratory techniques, engage with expert faculty, and gain valuable experience applying cutting-edge tools to questions in regenerative medicine and disease modeling—all while building lasting professional connections.

This course offers graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and research scientists immersive, hands-on training in gene-editing technologies using human stem cells. Register today!

Thanks to our partner VectorBuilder.

This workshop provides hands-on and theoretical training in gene-editing technologies for human pluripotent stem cells. It will cover the complete gene editing workflow, including:

08/17/2026

Since its founding in 2001, the collaborative network of 17 higher education and research institutions has invested more than $107 million dollars in federal funding to transform Maine’s scientific infrastructure.

08/14/2026

Today, we celebrated 25 years of Maine INBRE—25 years of supporting discovery, building research partnerships and helping strengthen Maine’s life sciences community.

It was wonderful to bring together so many people who have been part of the story. Thank you to our leadership speakers from MDI Bio Lab, Colby College, the University of Maine, and College of the Atlantic, and to our guest alumni speakers. What a terrific day of collaboration, connection and celebration with you all!

Here’s to the next 25 years of discovery and collaboration! 🔬🧬