MDI Biological Laboratory
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An independent, non-profit biomedical research institution in Salisbury Cove, Maine, improving human health through research, education, and ventures that transform discoveries into cures: mdibl.org
This #fluorescencefriday image of an adult #zebrafish kidney by Caramai Kamei, highlights the finely interdigitated foot processes of the glomerular podocytes in the kidney.
🔬: ZEISS Microscopy LSM980 with Airy Scan 2, 63x/1.4 oil
#researchmatters MDIBL Light Microscopy Facility #microscopy
🔬: ZEISS Microscopy LSM980 with Airy Scan 2, 63x/1.4 oil
#researchmatters MDIBL Light Microscopy Facility #microscopy
January 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
This #fluorescencefriday image of an adult #zebrafish kidney by Caramai Kamei, highlights the finely interdigitated foot processes of the glomerular podocytes in the kidney.
🔬: ZEISS Microscopy LSM980 with Airy Scan 2, 63x/1.4 oil
#researchmatters MDIBL Light Microscopy Facility #microscopy
🔬: ZEISS Microscopy LSM980 with Airy Scan 2, 63x/1.4 oil
#researchmatters MDIBL Light Microscopy Facility #microscopy
MDI Bio Lab's Jane Disney and partners were awarded $50,000 through the Life Sciences Impact Forum to develop Biochar Bags aimed at reducing/preventing the spread of harmful #PFAS chemicals to near-shore waters. Initial testing is planned in Acadia National Park, pending regulatory approval. 🌎 🧪
MDI Bio Lab and Partners Win $50k to Develop PFAS Filters for Coastal Waters
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January 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
MDI Bio Lab's Jane Disney and partners were awarded $50,000 through the Life Sciences Impact Forum to develop Biochar Bags aimed at reducing/preventing the spread of harmful #PFAS chemicals to near-shore waters. Initial testing is planned in Acadia National Park, pending regulatory approval. 🌎 🧪
How does environmental toxic exposure affect regeneration and human health?
Bridging Disciplines is a 5-day course for Maine undergrads focused on toxicology and regenerative biology, with hands-on research, plus training in ethics, communication and policy impacts.
🧪 🍎 🌎 🦞 #AcademicSky
Bridging Disciplines is a 5-day course for Maine undergrads focused on toxicology and regenerative biology, with hands-on research, plus training in ethics, communication and policy impacts.
🧪 🍎 🌎 🦞 #AcademicSky
Bridging Disciplines: Impacts of Environmental Chemicals on Physiology and Health 2026
The course is offered in person and aims to create a community of learners who are interested in toxicology and the impacts of chemical contaminants on human health, neurobiology, and regenerative capacity. Students will be provided with support to prepare a poster presentation for the annual Maine…
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January 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
How does environmental toxic exposure affect regeneration and human health?
Bridging Disciplines is a 5-day course for Maine undergrads focused on toxicology and regenerative biology, with hands-on research, plus training in ethics, communication and policy impacts.
🧪 🍎 🌎 🦞 #AcademicSky
Bridging Disciplines is a 5-day course for Maine undergrads focused on toxicology and regenerative biology, with hands-on research, plus training in ethics, communication and policy impacts.
🧪 🍎 🌎 🦞 #AcademicSky
New research from MDI Bio Lab and Hannover Medical School sheds light on how chronic kidney disease may begin before symptoms appear. 🧪 🐟🎸
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MDI Bio Lab Reveals a Fundamental Driver of Kidney Disease
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January 13, 2026 at 5:31 PM
New research from MDI Bio Lab and Hannover Medical School sheds light on how chronic kidney disease may begin before symptoms appear. 🧪 🐟🎸
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📗 New paper in PLOS Genetics, "Zebrafish genetic model of neuromuscular degeneration associated with Atrogin-1 expression" from Romain Menard, Romain Madelaine & team.
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1012019
🧪 🐟🎸 #ScientificResearchPublishing
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1012019
🧪 🐟🎸 #ScientificResearchPublishing
January 12, 2026 at 8:56 PM
📗 New paper in PLOS Genetics, "Zebrafish genetic model of neuromuscular degeneration associated with Atrogin-1 expression" from Romain Menard, Romain Madelaine & team.
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1012019
🧪 🐟🎸 #ScientificResearchPublishing
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1012019
🧪 🐟🎸 #ScientificResearchPublishing
Join us February 27–28 for a Biomedical Data Science Conference in Maine.
Two days of talks, posters and discussions bringing together researchers and data enthusiasts to explore applications, tools and education in #datascience.
🧪 🖥️ 🧬 #biomedicaldata #MaineINBRE #MaineTechnologyInstitute
Two days of talks, posters and discussions bringing together researchers and data enthusiasts to explore applications, tools and education in #datascience.
🧪 🖥️ 🧬 #biomedicaldata #MaineINBRE #MaineTechnologyInstitute
Maine IDeA Data Science Conference
Join us for a conference on Biomedical Data Science in Maine! This event unites researchers, data enthusiasts, and innovators. Experience engaging scientific talks, an interactive poster session, and roundtable discussions that promote collaboration and innovation in the field.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Join us February 27–28 for a Biomedical Data Science Conference in Maine.
Two days of talks, posters and discussions bringing together researchers and data enthusiasts to explore applications, tools and education in #datascience.
🧪 🖥️ 🧬 #biomedicaldata #MaineINBRE #MaineTechnologyInstitute
Two days of talks, posters and discussions bringing together researchers and data enthusiasts to explore applications, tools and education in #datascience.
🧪 🖥️ 🧬 #biomedicaldata #MaineINBRE #MaineTechnologyInstitute
MDI Bio Lab had a great week with Southern Maine Community College at a week-long #MaineINBRE course, Stem Cells and Regeneration in Planarians. Students studied stem cells and regeneration in planarian flatworms!
January 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
MDI Bio Lab had a great week with Southern Maine Community College at a week-long #MaineINBRE course, Stem Cells and Regeneration in Planarians. Students studied stem cells and regeneration in planarian flatworms!
📣 Undergraduate researchers—don’t forget! The SURF Fellowship application deadline is January 25.
SURF offers undergraduates a full-time summer research experience with:
• Faculty mentorship
• Hands-on biomedical research
• Career and professional development
🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬 #academicsky #scied
SURF offers undergraduates a full-time summer research experience with:
• Faculty mentorship
• Hands-on biomedical research
• Career and professional development
🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬 #academicsky #scied
Undergraduate and High School Programs
For more information about the undergraduate and high school programs and the application process, contact our Education Department.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
📣 Undergraduate researchers—don’t forget! The SURF Fellowship application deadline is January 25.
SURF offers undergraduates a full-time summer research experience with:
• Faculty mentorship
• Hands-on biomedical research
• Career and professional development
🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬 #academicsky #scied
SURF offers undergraduates a full-time summer research experience with:
• Faculty mentorship
• Hands-on biomedical research
• Career and professional development
🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬 #academicsky #scied
In A Scientist’s View on Hope, MDI Bio Lab's Liz Marnik shares a personal reflection on finding hope during demanding moments. While the views are her own, the insights resonate with many of us.
#AcademicSky 🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬 #researchmatters
📸 Carl Hunley Jr on Unsplash
#AcademicSky 🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬 #researchmatters
📸 Carl Hunley Jr on Unsplash
A Scientist’s View on Hope
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January 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
In A Scientist’s View on Hope, MDI Bio Lab's Liz Marnik shares a personal reflection on finding hope during demanding moments. While the views are her own, the insights resonate with many of us.
#AcademicSky 🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬 #researchmatters
📸 Carl Hunley Jr on Unsplash
#AcademicSky 🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬 #researchmatters
📸 Carl Hunley Jr on Unsplash
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MDI Bio Lab and Partners Win $50k to Develop PFAS Filters for Coastal Waters
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January 7, 2026 at 6:38 PM
ReBilD: Emerging Leaders in Regenerative Biology and Development
July 12–22 | Bar Harbor, Maine
Developmental & regenerative biology curriculum designed for grad students, postdocs and career scientists interested in the nexus of developmental and regeneration research. 🧪 🍎 👩🔬 🖥️ 🧬
Register now!
July 12–22 | Bar Harbor, Maine
Developmental & regenerative biology curriculum designed for grad students, postdocs and career scientists interested in the nexus of developmental and regeneration research. 🧪 🍎 👩🔬 🖥️ 🧬
Register now!
ReBilD: Emerging Leaders in Regenerative Biology and Development 2026
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January 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
ReBilD: Emerging Leaders in Regenerative Biology and Development
July 12–22 | Bar Harbor, Maine
Developmental & regenerative biology curriculum designed for grad students, postdocs and career scientists interested in the nexus of developmental and regeneration research. 🧪 🍎 👩🔬 🖥️ 🧬
Register now!
July 12–22 | Bar Harbor, Maine
Developmental & regenerative biology curriculum designed for grad students, postdocs and career scientists interested in the nexus of developmental and regeneration research. 🧪 🍎 👩🔬 🖥️ 🧬
Register now!
🎉 Maine INBRE is turning 25!
For 25 years, this NIH-supported network of 17 institutions has helped grow biomedical research across Maine—and we’re celebrating all year long. Stories, interviews and a summer celebration ahead. Stay tuned!
🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬 🦞
For 25 years, this NIH-supported network of 17 institutions has helped grow biomedical research across Maine—and we’re celebrating all year long. Stories, interviews and a summer celebration ahead. Stay tuned!
🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬 🦞
IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence
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January 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
🎉 Maine INBRE is turning 25!
For 25 years, this NIH-supported network of 17 institutions has helped grow biomedical research across Maine—and we’re celebrating all year long. Stories, interviews and a summer celebration ahead. Stay tuned!
🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬 🦞
For 25 years, this NIH-supported network of 17 institutions has helped grow biomedical research across Maine—and we’re celebrating all year long. Stories, interviews and a summer celebration ahead. Stay tuned!
🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬 🦞
This #microscopymonday image by Frederic Bonnet, Ph.D., captures details of a wasp's intricate wing venation patterns and the segmented body, antennae and specialized ovipositor, demonstrating the elegant engineering of this tiny predator.
MDIBL Light Microscopy Facility #researchmatters 🧪
MDIBL Light Microscopy Facility #researchmatters 🧪
January 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
This #microscopymonday image by Frederic Bonnet, Ph.D., captures details of a wasp's intricate wing venation patterns and the segmented body, antennae and specialized ovipositor, demonstrating the elegant engineering of this tiny predator.
MDIBL Light Microscopy Facility #researchmatters 🧪
MDIBL Light Microscopy Facility #researchmatters 🧪
📚 New paper published in Kidney International, "Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibition improves age-dependent kidney microvascular rarefaction" by Anastasia Paulmann, Hermann Haller & team: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kint.2025.12.011
#NephSky #RenalSky #ScientificResearchPublishing 🧪 👩🔬
#NephSky #RenalSky #ScientificResearchPublishing 🧪 👩🔬
January 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
📚 New paper published in Kidney International, "Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibition improves age-dependent kidney microvascular rarefaction" by Anastasia Paulmann, Hermann Haller & team: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kint.2025.12.011
#NephSky #RenalSky #ScientificResearchPublishing 🧪 👩🔬
#NephSky #RenalSky #ScientificResearchPublishing 🧪 👩🔬
As we turn the page to a new year, we’re grateful for the incredible community that made this year possible. From all of us at MDI Bio Lab, Happy New Year! 🎉🧪
January 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
As we turn the page to a new year, we’re grateful for the incredible community that made this year possible. From all of us at MDI Bio Lab, Happy New Year! 🎉🧪
🎉 Today is the last of our Top Posts countdown. This time it's a #microscopymonday post from Bluesky.
Thank you for joining us as we revisited our top posts of 2025—for liking, sharing and being part of our digital community. It's what makes our work possible. 🧪 🐟🎸
#researchmatters
Thank you for joining us as we revisited our top posts of 2025—for liking, sharing and being part of our digital community. It's what makes our work possible. 🧪 🐟🎸
#researchmatters
December 31, 2025 at 4:18 PM
🎉 Today is the last of our Top Posts countdown. This time it's a #microscopymonday post from Bluesky.
Thank you for joining us as we revisited our top posts of 2025—for liking, sharing and being part of our digital community. It's what makes our work possible. 🧪 🐟🎸
#researchmatters
Thank you for joining us as we revisited our top posts of 2025—for liking, sharing and being part of our digital community. It's what makes our work possible. 🧪 🐟🎸
#researchmatters
✨ Day 4 of our 2025 Top Posts—this time, an Instagram favorite. Thanks for showing this one so much love!
https://ow.ly/JVkI50XJVMi
https://ow.ly/JVkI50XJVMi
December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
✨ Day 4 of our 2025 Top Posts—this time, an Instagram favorite. Thanks for showing this one so much love!
https://ow.ly/JVkI50XJVMi
https://ow.ly/JVkI50XJVMi
🎊 Day 3 of our 2025 Top Posts countdown. Today’s rewind comes from Threads!
Thanks for showing up for science, education, and community—follow along on Threads at mdibiolab.
https://ow.ly/Wggf50XJVUJ
🧪 🍎 👩🔬
Thanks for showing up for science, education, and community—follow along on Threads at mdibiolab.
https://ow.ly/Wggf50XJVUJ
🧪 🍎 👩🔬
December 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
🎊 Day 3 of our 2025 Top Posts countdown. Today’s rewind comes from Threads!
Thanks for showing up for science, education, and community—follow along on Threads at mdibiolab.
https://ow.ly/Wggf50XJVUJ
🧪 🍎 👩🔬
Thanks for showing up for science, education, and community—follow along on Threads at mdibiolab.
https://ow.ly/Wggf50XJVUJ
🧪 🍎 👩🔬
✨ The countdown continues with one of our most popular posts on LinkedIn this year!
Over the next several days, we’ll be sharing our top posts of the year—stories of science, partnership and people that you engaged with, shared and supported. 🧪 🐟🎸
https://ow.ly/kpBb50XJIM2
Over the next several days, we’ll be sharing our top posts of the year—stories of science, partnership and people that you engaged with, shared and supported. 🧪 🐟🎸
https://ow.ly/kpBb50XJIM2
December 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
✨ The countdown continues with one of our most popular posts on LinkedIn this year!
Over the next several days, we’ll be sharing our top posts of the year—stories of science, partnership and people that you engaged with, shared and supported. 🧪 🐟🎸
https://ow.ly/kpBb50XJIM2
Over the next several days, we’ll be sharing our top posts of the year—stories of science, partnership and people that you engaged with, shared and supported. 🧪 🐟🎸
https://ow.ly/kpBb50XJIM2
Here's to a peaceful and joyfilled holiday season, from all of us at MDI Bio Lab! ❄️ ✨
December 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Here's to a peaceful and joyfilled holiday season, from all of us at MDI Bio Lab! ❄️ ✨
✨ Countdown to 2026 starts now.
Before we turn the page, we’re looking back at the moments that mattered most in 2025—the posts you liked, shared, and helped bring to life. First up: our most-loved Facebook post of the year. 🧪
https://ow.ly/BMgk50XJNt0
Before we turn the page, we’re looking back at the moments that mattered most in 2025—the posts you liked, shared, and helped bring to life. First up: our most-loved Facebook post of the year. 🧪
https://ow.ly/BMgk50XJNt0
December 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
✨ Countdown to 2026 starts now.
Before we turn the page, we’re looking back at the moments that mattered most in 2025—the posts you liked, shared, and helped bring to life. First up: our most-loved Facebook post of the year. 🧪
https://ow.ly/BMgk50XJNt0
Before we turn the page, we’re looking back at the moments that mattered most in 2025—the posts you liked, shared, and helped bring to life. First up: our most-loved Facebook post of the year. 🧪
https://ow.ly/BMgk50XJNt0
2026 Light Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy, May 31–June 6
This course brings together academic, industry and lab innovators to share the latest developments taking place in light-sheet research and its biological applications.
#lightsheet #fluorescencemicroscopy #microscopy 🧪 🍎 #microscopymonday
This course brings together academic, industry and lab innovators to share the latest developments taking place in light-sheet research and its biological applications.
#lightsheet #fluorescencemicroscopy #microscopy 🧪 🍎 #microscopymonday
Light Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy 2026
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December 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
2026 Light Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy, May 31–June 6
This course brings together academic, industry and lab innovators to share the latest developments taking place in light-sheet research and its biological applications.
#lightsheet #fluorescencemicroscopy #microscopy 🧪 🍎 #microscopymonday
This course brings together academic, industry and lab innovators to share the latest developments taking place in light-sheet research and its biological applications.
#lightsheet #fluorescencemicroscopy #microscopy 🧪 🍎 #microscopymonday
Want to learn about summer research opportunities? 🔬
Join our SURF Info Session on January 6.
Get an inside look at our INBRE + REU 10-week research programs focused on aging and regeneration. 🧪 🍎 👩🔬
📅 Jan 6
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/EbiO50XBZEn
Join our SURF Info Session on January 6.
Get an inside look at our INBRE + REU 10-week research programs focused on aging and regeneration. 🧪 🍎 👩🔬
📅 Jan 6
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/EbiO50XBZEn
December 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Want to learn about summer research opportunities? 🔬
Join our SURF Info Session on January 6.
Get an inside look at our INBRE + REU 10-week research programs focused on aging and regeneration. 🧪 🍎 👩🔬
📅 Jan 6
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/EbiO50XBZEn
Join our SURF Info Session on January 6.
Get an inside look at our INBRE + REU 10-week research programs focused on aging and regeneration. 🧪 🍎 👩🔬
📅 Jan 6
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/EbiO50XBZEn
What if your generosity could launch the next scientific breakthrough?
You can help provide critical funding for young scientists studying aging, regeneration and disease — helping our international center of innovation grow.
https://mdibl.org/support/giving-opportunities/
#philanthropyfriday 🧪
You can help provide critical funding for young scientists studying aging, regeneration and disease — helping our international center of innovation grow.
https://mdibl.org/support/giving-opportunities/
#philanthropyfriday 🧪
December 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
What if your generosity could launch the next scientific breakthrough?
You can help provide critical funding for young scientists studying aging, regeneration and disease — helping our international center of innovation grow.
https://mdibl.org/support/giving-opportunities/
#philanthropyfriday 🧪
You can help provide critical funding for young scientists studying aging, regeneration and disease — helping our international center of innovation grow.
https://mdibl.org/support/giving-opportunities/
#philanthropyfriday 🧪
A new collaboration is bringing hands-on science to after-school programs in Washington County, Maine.
MDI Bio Lab, Maine Seacoast Mission and Bar Harbor Bank & Trust have launched Washington County Discover STEM, sparking curiosity and confidence through experiential learning.
#AcademicSky 🧪 🍎 👩🔬
MDI Bio Lab, Maine Seacoast Mission and Bar Harbor Bank & Trust have launched Washington County Discover STEM, sparking curiosity and confidence through experiential learning.
#AcademicSky 🧪 🍎 👩🔬
“Discover STEM” Program to Expand Hands-on Science Learning for Downeast Students
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December 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A new collaboration is bringing hands-on science to after-school programs in Washington County, Maine.
MDI Bio Lab, Maine Seacoast Mission and Bar Harbor Bank & Trust have launched Washington County Discover STEM, sparking curiosity and confidence through experiential learning.
#AcademicSky 🧪 🍎 👩🔬
MDI Bio Lab, Maine Seacoast Mission and Bar Harbor Bank & Trust have launched Washington County Discover STEM, sparking curiosity and confidence through experiential learning.
#AcademicSky 🧪 🍎 👩🔬