Researchers, students, and professionals are invited to attend the 2nd Northern New England Microbiome Symposium, taking place June 11–12, 2026, at the University of Maine. The symposium will bring together experts and emerging scholars from across New England to explore the growing field of microbiome research and its applications across environmental, agricultural, and health sciences. […]
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Researchers, students, and professionals are invited to attend the 53rd Maine Biological and Medical Sciences Symposium (MBMSS) on April 24–25, 2026 at the MDI Biological Laboratory. This annual symposium brings together scientists and students from across Maine and beyond to share research in biological and medical sciences. The program will feature a keynote address from […]
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The Roux Institute at Northeastern University, an affiliated partner of the Institute of Medicine, is hosting an upcoming community conversation exploring environmental health, rural life, and the future of Maine. What Matters to Maine? A Conversation with Mill Town Author Kerri Arsenault brings together investigative journalist and author Kerri Arsenault, whose acclaimed book Mill Town […]
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Cameron Bains is a third-year biochemistry major in the Honors College at UMaine. During the 2025 Winter break, she took part in the Honors tutorial course held at the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory (MDIBL). This week-long course, The Molecular Mechanisms of Human Disease, offered a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in biomedical research. […]
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Maine Public Health Association, the University of Maine Career Center, the UMaine Health Professions Club and the Institute of Medicine will host a career panel and networking event on April 17, 5:30 – 7:30pm in room 300, Memorial Union. Join us to discuss careers in public health and learn more about various aspects of public health (e.g., global […]
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MaineHealth Receives HRSA Grant to Enhance Rural Obstetric Training through the Maine Rural Graduate Medical Education (MERGE) Collaborative. In partnership with Northern Light Health, Central Maine Medical Center, and Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency, the initiative aims to increase training opportunities for graduate medical students in rural areas.Learn more: MaineHealth Receives HRSA Grant to Enhance Rural […]
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Dr Melissa Maginnis, Associate Professor of Microbiology and COBRE project leader, was asked by Admissions to be a recruiter for student athletes interested in STEM careers. The University of Maine women’s soccer program is on a roll, winning the last two America East Championships (2023 & 2024) and participating in the NCAA Tournament.Four of the […]
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Please join us on Zoom on Wednesday, October 2, from 1:00-2:00 PM for a presentation on the NSF Ethical and Responsible Research (ER2) Program by Dr. Jason Borenstein of the National Science Foundation (NSF). The ER2 program supports projects that examine what constitutes or promotes responsible and ethical research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The ER2 program encourages […]
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May 2, 2024 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | Orono, Maine Judy Tupper, DHEd, MCHES, CPPS, Director, Population Health, Catherine Cutler Institute, and a faculty affiliated with the Institute of Medicine invites you to an event organized by the Maine Patient Safety Academy. Register today for the 2024 Maine Patient Safety Academy! Anyone interested or […]
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May 2, 2024 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | Orono, Maine Judy Tupper, DHEd, MCHES, CPPS, Director, Population Health, Catherine Cutler Institute, and a faculty affiliated with the Institute of Medicine invites you to an event organized by the Maine Patient Safety Academy. Register today for the 2024 Maine Patient Safety Academy! Anyone interested or […]
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