MDI Biological Laboratory
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In A Scientist’s View on Hope, MDI Bio Lab's Liz Marnik shares a personal reflection on finding hope during demanding moments. While the views are her own, the insights resonate with many of us.
#AcademicSky 🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬 #researchmatters
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#AcademicSky 🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬 #researchmatters
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A Scientist’s View on Hope
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January 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
In A Scientist’s View on Hope, MDI Bio Lab's Liz Marnik shares a personal reflection on finding hope during demanding moments. While the views are her own, the insights resonate with many of us.
#AcademicSky 🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬 #researchmatters
📸 Carl Hunley Jr on Unsplash
#AcademicSky 🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬 #researchmatters
📸 Carl Hunley Jr on Unsplash
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MDI Bio Lab and Partners Win $50k to Develop PFAS Filters for Coastal Waters
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January 7, 2026 at 6:38 PM
ReBilD: Emerging Leaders in Regenerative Biology and Development
July 12–22 | Bar Harbor, Maine
Developmental & regenerative biology curriculum designed for grad students, postdocs and career scientists interested in the nexus of developmental and regeneration research. 🧪 🍎 👩🔬 🖥️ 🧬
Register now!
July 12–22 | Bar Harbor, Maine
Developmental & regenerative biology curriculum designed for grad students, postdocs and career scientists interested in the nexus of developmental and regeneration research. 🧪 🍎 👩🔬 🖥️ 🧬
Register now!
ReBilD: Emerging Leaders in Regenerative Biology and Development 2026
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January 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
ReBilD: Emerging Leaders in Regenerative Biology and Development
July 12–22 | Bar Harbor, Maine
Developmental & regenerative biology curriculum designed for grad students, postdocs and career scientists interested in the nexus of developmental and regeneration research. 🧪 🍎 👩🔬 🖥️ 🧬
Register now!
July 12–22 | Bar Harbor, Maine
Developmental & regenerative biology curriculum designed for grad students, postdocs and career scientists interested in the nexus of developmental and regeneration research. 🧪 🍎 👩🔬 🖥️ 🧬
Register now!
🎉 Maine INBRE is turning 25!
For 25 years, this NIH-supported network of 17 institutions has helped grow biomedical research across Maine—and we’re celebrating all year long. Stories, interviews and a summer celebration ahead. Stay tuned!
🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬 🦞
For 25 years, this NIH-supported network of 17 institutions has helped grow biomedical research across Maine—and we’re celebrating all year long. Stories, interviews and a summer celebration ahead. Stay tuned!
🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬 🦞
IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence
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January 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
🎉 Maine INBRE is turning 25!
For 25 years, this NIH-supported network of 17 institutions has helped grow biomedical research across Maine—and we’re celebrating all year long. Stories, interviews and a summer celebration ahead. Stay tuned!
🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬 🦞
For 25 years, this NIH-supported network of 17 institutions has helped grow biomedical research across Maine—and we’re celebrating all year long. Stories, interviews and a summer celebration ahead. Stay tuned!
🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬 🦞
This #microscopymonday image by Frederic Bonnet, Ph.D., captures details of a wasp's intricate wing venation patterns and the segmented body, antennae and specialized ovipositor, demonstrating the elegant engineering of this tiny predator.
MDIBL Light Microscopy Facility #researchmatters 🧪
MDIBL Light Microscopy Facility #researchmatters 🧪
January 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
This #microscopymonday image by Frederic Bonnet, Ph.D., captures details of a wasp's intricate wing venation patterns and the segmented body, antennae and specialized ovipositor, demonstrating the elegant engineering of this tiny predator.
MDIBL Light Microscopy Facility #researchmatters 🧪
MDIBL Light Microscopy Facility #researchmatters 🧪
📚 New paper published in Kidney International, "Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibition improves age-dependent kidney microvascular rarefaction" by Anastasia Paulmann, Hermann Haller & team: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kint.2025.12.011
#NephSky #RenalSky #ScientificResearchPublishing 🧪 👩🔬
#NephSky #RenalSky #ScientificResearchPublishing 🧪 👩🔬
January 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
📚 New paper published in Kidney International, "Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibition improves age-dependent kidney microvascular rarefaction" by Anastasia Paulmann, Hermann Haller & team: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kint.2025.12.011
#NephSky #RenalSky #ScientificResearchPublishing 🧪 👩🔬
#NephSky #RenalSky #ScientificResearchPublishing 🧪 👩🔬
As we turn the page to a new year, we’re grateful for the incredible community that made this year possible. From all of us at MDI Bio Lab, Happy New Year! 🎉🧪
January 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
As we turn the page to a new year, we’re grateful for the incredible community that made this year possible. From all of us at MDI Bio Lab, Happy New Year! 🎉🧪
🎉 Today is the last of our Top Posts countdown. This time it's a #microscopymonday post from Bluesky.
Thank you for joining us as we revisited our top posts of 2025—for liking, sharing and being part of our digital community. It's what makes our work possible. 🧪 🐟🎸
#researchmatters
Thank you for joining us as we revisited our top posts of 2025—for liking, sharing and being part of our digital community. It's what makes our work possible. 🧪 🐟🎸
#researchmatters
December 31, 2025 at 4:18 PM
🎉 Today is the last of our Top Posts countdown. This time it's a #microscopymonday post from Bluesky.
Thank you for joining us as we revisited our top posts of 2025—for liking, sharing and being part of our digital community. It's what makes our work possible. 🧪 🐟🎸
#researchmatters
Thank you for joining us as we revisited our top posts of 2025—for liking, sharing and being part of our digital community. It's what makes our work possible. 🧪 🐟🎸
#researchmatters
✨ Day 4 of our 2025 Top Posts—this time, an Instagram favorite. Thanks for showing this one so much love!
https://ow.ly/JVkI50XJVMi
https://ow.ly/JVkI50XJVMi
December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
✨ Day 4 of our 2025 Top Posts—this time, an Instagram favorite. Thanks for showing this one so much love!
https://ow.ly/JVkI50XJVMi
https://ow.ly/JVkI50XJVMi
🎊 Day 3 of our 2025 Top Posts countdown. Today’s rewind comes from Threads!
Thanks for showing up for science, education, and community—follow along on Threads at mdibiolab.
https://ow.ly/Wggf50XJVUJ
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Thanks for showing up for science, education, and community—follow along on Threads at mdibiolab.
https://ow.ly/Wggf50XJVUJ
🧪 🍎 👩🔬
December 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
🎊 Day 3 of our 2025 Top Posts countdown. Today’s rewind comes from Threads!
Thanks for showing up for science, education, and community—follow along on Threads at mdibiolab.
https://ow.ly/Wggf50XJVUJ
🧪 🍎 👩🔬
Thanks for showing up for science, education, and community—follow along on Threads at mdibiolab.
https://ow.ly/Wggf50XJVUJ
🧪 🍎 👩🔬
✨ The countdown continues with one of our most popular posts on LinkedIn this year!
Over the next several days, we’ll be sharing our top posts of the year—stories of science, partnership and people that you engaged with, shared and supported. 🧪 🐟🎸
https://ow.ly/kpBb50XJIM2
Over the next several days, we’ll be sharing our top posts of the year—stories of science, partnership and people that you engaged with, shared and supported. 🧪 🐟🎸
https://ow.ly/kpBb50XJIM2
December 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
✨ The countdown continues with one of our most popular posts on LinkedIn this year!
Over the next several days, we’ll be sharing our top posts of the year—stories of science, partnership and people that you engaged with, shared and supported. 🧪 🐟🎸
https://ow.ly/kpBb50XJIM2
Over the next several days, we’ll be sharing our top posts of the year—stories of science, partnership and people that you engaged with, shared and supported. 🧪 🐟🎸
https://ow.ly/kpBb50XJIM2
Here's to a peaceful and joyfilled holiday season, from all of us at MDI Bio Lab! ❄️ ✨
December 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Here's to a peaceful and joyfilled holiday season, from all of us at MDI Bio Lab! ❄️ ✨
✨ Countdown to 2026 starts now.
Before we turn the page, we’re looking back at the moments that mattered most in 2025—the posts you liked, shared, and helped bring to life. First up: our most-loved Facebook post of the year. 🧪
https://ow.ly/BMgk50XJNt0
Before we turn the page, we’re looking back at the moments that mattered most in 2025—the posts you liked, shared, and helped bring to life. First up: our most-loved Facebook post of the year. 🧪
https://ow.ly/BMgk50XJNt0
December 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
✨ Countdown to 2026 starts now.
Before we turn the page, we’re looking back at the moments that mattered most in 2025—the posts you liked, shared, and helped bring to life. First up: our most-loved Facebook post of the year. 🧪
https://ow.ly/BMgk50XJNt0
Before we turn the page, we’re looking back at the moments that mattered most in 2025—the posts you liked, shared, and helped bring to life. First up: our most-loved Facebook post of the year. 🧪
https://ow.ly/BMgk50XJNt0
2026 Light Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy, May 31–June 6
This course brings together academic, industry and lab innovators to share the latest developments taking place in light-sheet research and its biological applications.
#lightsheet #fluorescencemicroscopy #microscopy 🧪 🍎 #microscopymonday
This course brings together academic, industry and lab innovators to share the latest developments taking place in light-sheet research and its biological applications.
#lightsheet #fluorescencemicroscopy #microscopy 🧪 🍎 #microscopymonday
Light Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy 2026
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December 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
2026 Light Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy, May 31–June 6
This course brings together academic, industry and lab innovators to share the latest developments taking place in light-sheet research and its biological applications.
#lightsheet #fluorescencemicroscopy #microscopy 🧪 🍎 #microscopymonday
This course brings together academic, industry and lab innovators to share the latest developments taking place in light-sheet research and its biological applications.
#lightsheet #fluorescencemicroscopy #microscopy 🧪 🍎 #microscopymonday
Want to learn about summer research opportunities? 🔬
Join our SURF Info Session on January 6.
Get an inside look at our INBRE + REU 10-week research programs focused on aging and regeneration. 🧪 🍎 👩🔬
📅 Jan 6
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/EbiO50XBZEn
Join our SURF Info Session on January 6.
Get an inside look at our INBRE + REU 10-week research programs focused on aging and regeneration. 🧪 🍎 👩🔬
📅 Jan 6
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/EbiO50XBZEn
December 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Want to learn about summer research opportunities? 🔬
Join our SURF Info Session on January 6.
Get an inside look at our INBRE + REU 10-week research programs focused on aging and regeneration. 🧪 🍎 👩🔬
📅 Jan 6
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/EbiO50XBZEn
Join our SURF Info Session on January 6.
Get an inside look at our INBRE + REU 10-week research programs focused on aging and regeneration. 🧪 🍎 👩🔬
📅 Jan 6
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/EbiO50XBZEn
What if your generosity could launch the next scientific breakthrough?
You can help provide critical funding for young scientists studying aging, regeneration and disease — helping our international center of innovation grow.
https://mdibl.org/support/giving-opportunities/
#philanthropyfriday 🧪
You can help provide critical funding for young scientists studying aging, regeneration and disease — helping our international center of innovation grow.
https://mdibl.org/support/giving-opportunities/
#philanthropyfriday 🧪
December 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
What if your generosity could launch the next scientific breakthrough?
You can help provide critical funding for young scientists studying aging, regeneration and disease — helping our international center of innovation grow.
https://mdibl.org/support/giving-opportunities/
#philanthropyfriday 🧪
You can help provide critical funding for young scientists studying aging, regeneration and disease — helping our international center of innovation grow.
https://mdibl.org/support/giving-opportunities/
#philanthropyfriday 🧪
A new collaboration is bringing hands-on science to after-school programs in Washington County, Maine.
MDI Bio Lab, Maine Seacoast Mission and Bar Harbor Bank & Trust have launched Washington County Discover STEM, sparking curiosity and confidence through experiential learning.
#AcademicSky 🧪 🍎 👩🔬
MDI Bio Lab, Maine Seacoast Mission and Bar Harbor Bank & Trust have launched Washington County Discover STEM, sparking curiosity and confidence through experiential learning.
#AcademicSky 🧪 🍎 👩🔬
“Discover STEM” Program to Expand Hands-on Science Learning for Downeast Students
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December 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A new collaboration is bringing hands-on science to after-school programs in Washington County, Maine.
MDI Bio Lab, Maine Seacoast Mission and Bar Harbor Bank & Trust have launched Washington County Discover STEM, sparking curiosity and confidence through experiential learning.
#AcademicSky 🧪 🍎 👩🔬
MDI Bio Lab, Maine Seacoast Mission and Bar Harbor Bank & Trust have launched Washington County Discover STEM, sparking curiosity and confidence through experiential learning.
#AcademicSky 🧪 🍎 👩🔬
An historic home for MDI Bio Lab science is getting a major upgrade. See what’s next for the Neal Laboratory!
#maine #mainehistory 🧪 #researchmatters
#maine #mainehistory 🧪 #researchmatters
A Home for MDI Bioscience: Neal Lab Renovation Begins
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December 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
An historic home for MDI Bio Lab science is getting a major upgrade. See what’s next for the Neal Laboratory!
#maine #mainehistory 🧪 #researchmatters
#maine #mainehistory 🧪 #researchmatters
Big news! Liz Marnik has been selected as 1 of 32 inaugural members of the National Academy of Medicine Building Trust in Health Science Through Community Partnership and Lived Experience Action Collaborative. We’re proud to see her leadership recognized on a national stage! 🧪 🍎
National Academy of Medicine Launches the Building Trust in Health Science Through Community Partnership and Lived Experience Action Collaborative; Over 30 Members Will Co-Develop Community-Driven Approaches - NAM
NAM launches a new Collaborative to build trust in health science. Community leaders, researchers and practitioners will co‑develop community‑driven approaches.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Big news! Liz Marnik has been selected as 1 of 32 inaugural members of the National Academy of Medicine Building Trust in Health Science Through Community Partnership and Lived Experience Action Collaborative. We’re proud to see her leadership recognized on a national stage! 🧪 🍎
This #microscopymonday image by MDI Bio Lab's Travis Carney shows development of germ cells (cyan) in a fruit fly testis as they develop into sperm. A cell adhesion molecule (red) marks an epithelium at the base of the testes, while DNA is marked in green.
🧪 🤝 #fluorescentproteins #lightsheet
🧪 🤝 #fluorescentproteins #lightsheet
December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This #microscopymonday image by MDI Bio Lab's Travis Carney shows development of germ cells (cyan) in a fruit fly testis as they develop into sperm. A cell adhesion molecule (red) marks an epithelium at the base of the testes, while DNA is marked in green.
🧪 🤝 #fluorescentproteins #lightsheet
🧪 🤝 #fluorescentproteins #lightsheet
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🧪 #researchmatters
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🧪 #researchmatters
December 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Subscribe to our monthly eNews for updates, discoveries and more from MDI Biological Laboratory.
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🧪 #researchmatters
Subscribe to our monthly eNews for updates, discoveries and more from MDI Biological Laboratory.
https://mdibl.org/support/stay-informed/
🧪 #researchmatters
Curious about summer research? Join us for our next SURF Info Session on December 17.
Learn about our 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships and the hands-on work students do in aging and regeneration biology. 🧪 🍎 👩🔬
📅 Dec 17
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/3Kw750XBYLA
Learn about our 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships and the hands-on work students do in aging and regeneration biology. 🧪 🍎 👩🔬
📅 Dec 17
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/3Kw750XBYLA
December 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Curious about summer research? Join us for our next SURF Info Session on December 17.
Learn about our 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships and the hands-on work students do in aging and regeneration biology. 🧪 🍎 👩🔬
📅 Dec 17
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/3Kw750XBYLA
Learn about our 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships and the hands-on work students do in aging and regeneration biology. 🧪 🍎 👩🔬
📅 Dec 17
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/3Kw750XBYLA
Quantitative Fluorescence Microscopy 2026: Registration Open!
An international course in #fluorescence #microscopy and imaging for advanced grad students, postdoc trainees, imaging core managers and researchers who are incorporating the technology into their laboratories.
🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬
An international course in #fluorescence #microscopy and imaging for advanced grad students, postdoc trainees, imaging core managers and researchers who are incorporating the technology into their laboratories.
🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬
Quantitative Fluorescence Microscopy 2026
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December 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Quantitative Fluorescence Microscopy 2026: Registration Open!
An international course in #fluorescence #microscopy and imaging for advanced grad students, postdoc trainees, imaging core managers and researchers who are incorporating the technology into their laboratories.
🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬
An international course in #fluorescence #microscopy and imaging for advanced grad students, postdoc trainees, imaging core managers and researchers who are incorporating the technology into their laboratories.
🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬
Reposted by MDI Biological Laboratory
Applications are open for the Emerging Leaders on Regenerative Biology and Development (ReBilD) course @mdibl.org Here’s an opportunity for researchers at any level to get hands-on lab experience with a variety of regeneration models and network with leading faculty.
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ReBilD: Emerging Leaders in Regenerative Biology and Development 2026
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December 10, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Applications are open for the Emerging Leaders on Regenerative Biology and Development (ReBilD) course @mdibl.org Here’s an opportunity for researchers at any level to get hands-on lab experience with a variety of regeneration models and network with leading faculty.
mdibl.org/course/rebil...
mdibl.org/course/rebil...
FREE Online Science Cafe: January 12, 2026
Cliff Singer, M.D., (@umaine.bsky.social) & MDI Bio Lab President Hermann Haller, M.D., will discuss how #vascular health contributes to normal age-related cognitive changes, mild cognitive impairment and #dementia in older adults. 🧪 🧠
Register now 👇
Cliff Singer, M.D., (@umaine.bsky.social) & MDI Bio Lab President Hermann Haller, M.D., will discuss how #vascular health contributes to normal age-related cognitive changes, mild cognitive impairment and #dementia in older adults. 🧪 🧠
Register now 👇
Vascular Contributions to Age-Related Cognitive Decline
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December 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
FREE Online Science Cafe: January 12, 2026
Cliff Singer, M.D., (@umaine.bsky.social) & MDI Bio Lab President Hermann Haller, M.D., will discuss how #vascular health contributes to normal age-related cognitive changes, mild cognitive impairment and #dementia in older adults. 🧪 🧠
Register now 👇
Cliff Singer, M.D., (@umaine.bsky.social) & MDI Bio Lab President Hermann Haller, M.D., will discuss how #vascular health contributes to normal age-related cognitive changes, mild cognitive impairment and #dementia in older adults. 🧪 🧠
Register now 👇