Office of Research Development

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 […]