Seminar Topic: The diaphragm is an essential mammalian skeletal muscle, as it is vital for respiration and serves as a barrier between the thoracic and abdominal cavities. Defects in diaphragm development are the cause of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) a common birth defect (1 in 3000 births) that results in severe morbidity and 50% mortality. […]
The third UMaine COBRE Retreat will take place October 23-25, 2025, at the MDI Biological Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine. This invite-only event gathers senior personnel, project and core leaders, mentors, and advisory committee members for research updates, group discussions, and individualized feedback from the External Advisory Committee. Travel, meals, and accommodations will be provided. […]
Curious about fluorescence microscopy or how imaging can support your research? Join us for our Lunch & Learn where we’ll introduce the Microscopy and Image Analysis Core (MIAC). You’ll get an overview of the equipment we offer - like confocal and stereo microscopes - and learn how tools like Imaris software can help you analyze […]
