Office of Research Development

Principal Investigator: Kristy Townsend, UMaine School of Biology and Ecology Partners: Rosemary Smith, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Leonard Kass, UMaine School of Biology and Ecology; Todd O’Brien, O’Brien Medical, LLC.; Nuri Emanetoglu, Ali Abedi, & Scott Collins, UMaine Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Abstract: Peripheral neuropathy, or the dying-back of nerves, is […]

Principal Investigator: Lakesh Sharma, UMaine/UMPI Cooperative Extension Partners: Sukwhinder Bali UMaine/UMPI Cooperative Extension; Jim Dwyer, UMaine Cooperative Abstract: Barley has the potential to be a successful rotational crop that can benefit Maine’s economy, create more jobs, and be profitable for growers. At present, Maine’s barley economy represents approximately $2.4 million in crop value. Currently, Maine’s […]

Principal Investigator: Gayle Zydlewski, UMaine School of Marine Sciences Partners: Stephen McCormick, USGS Abstract: The Gulf of Maine Atlantic sturgeon population is threatened, due to a lack of information known. Any basic research on the species can help Maine DMR and NOAA Fisheries better manage the species. Due to a lack of age information available […]

Principal Investigator: Wilhelm Friess, UMaine Dept. of Mechanical Engineering Partners: Andrew Goupee, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering; Keith Berube, UMaine Mechanical Engineering Technology; Michael Davis, USM Mechanical Engineering Abstract: The proposed work to be carried out by an undergraduate student supported by the 2017 RRF Undergraduate Assistantship will expand ongoing computational activities with a proof of concept […]

Principal Investigator: Clarissa Henry, UMaine School of Biology and Ecology Partners: Karissa Tilbury, UMaine Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering Abstract: Proper development and homeostasis of skeletal muscle tissue is vital for health of vertebrate animals throughout their lifespan. Skeletal muscle function enables posture, breathing, and locomotion; and also impacts systemic processes – such as […]

Principal Investigator: Allison Gardner, UMaine School of Biology and Ecology Partners: Bangor Area Stormwater Group Abstract: West Nile virus is the most prevalent mosquito-borne disease in the U.S. and Maine is projected to see an increase in the number of human cases as a consequence of global climate change. Because there are no human vaccines […]

Principal Investigator: Caitlin Howell, UMaine Dept. of Chemical and Bioengineering Partners: Qian Xue, UMaine Dept. of Mechanical Engineering; Robert Bowie, Down East Emergency Medicine Institute, Valerie Herber, UMaine School of Nursing; Denham Ward & Micheline Chipman, Hannaford Simulation Center Abstract: The use of simulations to train doctors and nurses is of growing importance in the […]

Principal Investigator: Karissa Tilbury, UMaine Dept. of Chemical and Bioengineering Partners: Robert Bowie & Vinal Applebee, Down East Emergency Medicine Institute Abstract: Medical search and rescue needs in the state of Maine will continue to increase and further tax local medical service as adventurous tourist continue to test their own physical limits. Forging a partnership […]

Principal Investigator: Mindy Crandall (UMaine, School of Forest Resources) Partners: Jessica Leahy, UMaine School of Forest Resources; Nicole Gayer Bernsen, UMaine School of Forest Resources, Dawna Blackstone, Appalachian Mountain Club; Barbara Baker, Cooperative Extension Abstract: This project focuses on rural youth in forest-based communities in Piscataquis and northern Somerset Counties, two areas with economic challenges and […]

Principal Investigator: Douglas Reusch (UMF, Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences) Partners: Dwight Bradley, USGS; Justin Strauss, Dartmouth College; Steven Engle, Center for Community GIS; Patricia Millette, Mount Blue High School Abstract: We seek funds to support a senior geology research project in west-central Maine, which in turn contributes to Dr. Reusch’s approved Spring 2018 sabbatical project to […]