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MaineHealth Receives HRSA Grant to Enhance Rural Obstetric Training

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 […]

Institute of Medicine affiliated faculty support undergraduate research

The University of Maine’s Center for Undergraduate Research (CUGR) has announced the 2024-25 academic year fellowship awardees. This year’s awards were supported by CUGR, Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, Maine EPSCoR office (through an NSF award), EPIC program, and UMaine Space (through a Maine Space Grant Consortium […]

Melissa Maginnis: Two Winning Teams | Creating STEM Career Pathways for DI Athletes

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 […]

Student Spotlight: Zach Applebee

Zachary Applebee is a graduate student in the Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering, pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering. He shared what brought him to UMaine and his experiences in multiple research labs on campus, including the Howell lab. Caitlin Howell, PhD., is affiliated with the Institute of Medicine. Zach was supported for his first two […]

Optimizing a novel CNF Vacuum Coating Process with Machine Learning – USM and UMaine research collaboration

Amir Kordijazi, PhD, is one of three USM faculty members conducting research through partnerships with UMaine researchers. He shared with us a summary of his research: Estimates indicate that human exposure to microplastics, through both air and commonly consumed foods, varies from 203 to 332 particles per person per day [1]. Previous studies have highlighted sub-lethal […]

40th annual Maine Public Health Association conference

The 40th annual Maine Public Health Association conference was hosted this year in collaboration with the UMaine Institute of Medicine at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland on October 2, 2024. This year’s theme focused on innovations in public health, showcasing a broad array of programs, projects, and initiatives – both formal and […]

The State of the U.S. Biomedical and Health Research Enterprise: Strategies for Achieving a Healthier America

The U.S. biomedical research enterprise contributes significantly to the nation’s health and economy. An NAM committee conducted a thorough review to determine whether the enterprise can continue to lead globally and address our population’s health needs in the face of complex challenges. This report presents the results of that review and lays out strategies to […]

NSF Ethical and Responsible Research Program Webinar, October 2

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 […]

New and Improved Age-Friendly University Website Launches July 1

C U R R E N T R E S O U R C E S UMaine Age-Friendly Resources in One Place The University of Maine is a designated Age-Friendly University. Visit umaine.edu/afuresources to get a complete listing of programs and services at UMaine that promote the wellbeing of older Mainers and inclusion in campus […]

The Maine Patient Safety Academy offering – Navigating Together: Charting a Course for Safer Care

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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