MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 02/10/2026As another week wraps up, our researchers are putting experimental techniques into practice and exploring new ideas. A reminder that while seasons are changing along the coast of Maine, the curiosity, questions and new ideas are still bubbling away here at MDI Bio Lab! 🫧 010
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 30/09/2026Last week’s Foundations and Applications of Human #PSCs course brought together an enthusiastic group of scientists for several days of hands-on learning, discussion, and exploration of human pluripotent stem cell research and the Maine coastline. Thank you to everyone who joined us! 010
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 29/09/2026Zebrafish can regenerate damaged retinas — and see again within days. Scientists at MDI Bio Lab are studying how they do it, and have discovered cells that may hold an important clue. Your support helps us continue this work: mdibl.org/support 011
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 28/09/2026📕 New in the American Journal of Transplantation, "Evaluation of eculizumab for the prevention of delayed graft function after kidney transplantation in adults: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial" with Hermann Haller 🧪: doi.org/10.1016/j.ajt.2026.09.024 #ResearchPublishing 000
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 25/09/2026One of the small joys of being at MDI Biological Laboratory: there’s always something new to see, even when you’re looking at the same place. ☀️ 010
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 23/09/2026Next week! 2026 African Turquoise Killifish Conference at MDI Bio Lab The conference starts October 1, hybrid option still open — register now! mdibl.org/conference/atk-2026 010
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 21/09/2026For being such an important part of our MDI Bio Lab community, we thank and celebrate all of our postdocs this week! 🎉 000
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 18/09/2026We're setting up for next week's Foundations and Applications of Human PSCs course and looking forward to showing #gradstudents, #postdocs and career #scientists how to incorporate #pluripotentstemcells into their existing workflows! 🧪🍎 Want to learn more? mdibl.org/course/psc-2026 010
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 14/09/2026The Maine INBRE program is helping strengthen research, education and the life sciences across Maine. 🧪🍎 youtu.be/KnTAsvdEM1Q?si=qMKSVS-sB8T… 040
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 11/09/2026Friday vibes, #Celegans style. 🪱 We’re not saying our scientists have a favorite model organism… but someone on campus decided to share their love of nematodes with the world. 🧪🔬 Science meets art at MDI Bio Lab. We approve. 070
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 09/09/20262026 African Turquoise Killifish Conference October 1–3 MDI Biological Laboratory, #Maine 👉 Poster Abstract Deadline: September 17 In-person and hybrid options: mdibl.org/conference/atk-2026 Thanks to our partners! 010
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 31/08/2026A #microscopymonday video from SURF student Reilly Hedden in the lab of Jim Coffman illustrates a workflow of identifying fluorescently labeled neutrophils in a transgenic #zebrafish larva for quantification. 🧪🔬 #microscopy #fluorescentproteins #lightsheet MDIBL Light Microscopy Facility 010
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 27/08/2026Spotted in the MDI Bio Lab classroom: A terrific drawing showing pathways that regulate gastric acid secretion by Medical Resident Kevin Xia and his team members at this week's Comparative Physiology for Medical Residents: BIDMC Research & Education short course. 🧪🍎 #MedicalEducation #MedSchool 020
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 26/08/2026From Colby College: how a summer research experience at MDI Biological Laboratory helped inspire David Tettey Tawiah ’27 to launch Sankofa Lab and bring hands-on science education to students in Ghana. 🍎 ow.ly/Sv0J50ZzYMu 000
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 25/08/2026For 25 years, #MaineINBRE has been helping Maine scientists turn promising ideas into discovery. See how this statewide program is building a stronger future for biomedical research—one researcher at a time. ow.ly/oObw50ZyxPz 000
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 21/08/2026Some days, the view from the pier is all the reminder you need to slow down and look around. 🌊☀️ Summer isn't quite over at MDI Bio Lab. 020
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 19/08/2026#ICYMI: You can now watch MDI Bio Lab's 2026 Annual Meeting of the Corporation on our YouTube channel. 👉 ow.ly/c78h50ZzXYr 000
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 14/08/2026Today we celebrated 25 years of #MaineINBRE! Thank you to our speakers from MDI Bio Lab, Colby College, the University of Maine, #collegeoftheatlantic, and to our guest alumni speakers. It was wonderful to bring together the people who have helped build this legacy of discovery and collaboration. 021
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 12/08/2026Breaking Through: Building a Foundation for the Future is here! Explore the latest stories of discovery, innovation and the people building the future of MDI Biological Laboratory. Read online or download your copy! 🔬 ow.ly/lesJ50ZyutB 000
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 10/08/2026#MicroscopyMonday video from the Haller Lab: venous endothelial cell produced from #pluripotentstemcells. White = #endothelial junction protein ve-Cadherin, blue = nucleus, green = #peroxisomes. Interested in learning more? Check out our Human PSCs course. mdibl.org/course/psc-2026 011
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 03/08/2026Join us for a hybrid Science Cafe, August 13, 5-6 p.m., with environmental toxicologist Nishad Jayasundara, Ph.D. Explore how contaminants and heat exposure may influence #kidney development and function—and what that could mean for human health. #NephSky #RenalSky ow.ly/yjCO50ZuOty 010
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 31/07/2026Our 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows are celebrating all their hard work at our Student Symposium today. Congratulations to you all!! #SURF2026 000
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 29/07/2026The MDI Biological Laboratory is hiring a Junior Faculty member! A great opportunity to launch your independent research program in a collaborative, mission-driven environment: ow.ly/QHmp50Zl72C #sciencejobs #STEMjobs #academicjobs #postdocjob 030
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 27/07/2026MDI Bio Lab graduate student @bidhi01.bsky.social recently shared her research at the 13th European Zebrafish Society (EZS) Meeting in Vienna, Austria, connecting with scientists and gaining new insights to advance her work. We’re proud of our graduate researchers! 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 #ezm2026 010
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 24/07/2026MDI Bio Lab is seeking a Senior Faculty member! Lead innovative research, mentor scientists, and help advance discoveries in aging and regeneration. Our collaborative environment creates opportunities for discovery and impact: ow.ly/qrOf50Zl6U5 #sciencejobs #STEMjobs #researchjobs 012
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 23/07/2026The Annual Meeting of the Corporation provides a unique opportunity to hear plans that will shape our future at MDI Bio Lab. This year we heard about current projects and upcoming plans from our Board of Trustees, MDI Bio Lab leadership, and recent Ph.D. recipient and researcher Sonia Sandhi. 030
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 19/07/2026The Haller Lab traded lab coats for hiking boots and made the climb up Acadia's Beehive in time to watch the sun come up. We'd say the results were spectacular. #acadia #acadianationalpark #maine #barharbor #barharbormaine #visitmaine #nationalpark #mountdesertisland #newengland 041
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 17/07/2026Join the Spaulding Lab and explore how disrupted subcellular organization contributes to age-related forms of neurodegenerative disease. 🧠 Learn more and apply: ow.ly/uxZv50Zl5jc #neurojobs #sciencejobs #STEMjobs #academicjobs #postdocjob 041
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 16/07/2026Join us in celebrating 25 years of Maine INBRE! The Maine INBRE has expanded biomedical research opportunities across Maine while supporting students, faculty and institutions statewide. We hope you will join us for this milestone celebration! Learn more: ow.ly/jklb50Zma6j #MaineINBRE 010
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 15/07/2026Registration now open! 2026 African Turquoise Killifish Conference, October 1–3 A 3-day #conference aimed to serve as a hub for all those dedicated and interested in #killifish, and to provide an opportunity for researchers of different fields to collaborate and network. ow.ly/bvYe50Zl4jN 011
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 14/07/2026#ICYMI: Check out Dr. Emily Spaulding's 5-Minute Genius presentation from Maine Discovery's Maine Science Festival, "How a Tiny Worm has a Big Impact on Neurodegenerative Disease." 🪱 🧠 🍎 ow.ly/Kcxo50Zl4W0 000
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 13/07/2026What makes the #SURF experience so impactful? 🍎 👩🔬 🔬 Hannah Lust shares why this year's undergraduate researchers have stood out and how mentorship, science communication and hands-on research help students build confidence that lasts long after summer ends. Read the Q&A: ow.ly/enVI50Zm6He 020
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 10/07/2026Job opportunity for a #postdoc in the Updike Lab: The Dustin Updike Lab at MDI Bio Lab uses #Celegans to investigate gene function in the germline, with a particular focus on epigenetic mechanisms that maintain germ cell identity. Apply: ow.ly/Mg6i50Zl5rN #sciencejobs #STEMjobs #postdocjob 075
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 10/07/2026🔬 What an amazing evening of science, community and fun! 🧬 Family Science Night is one of our favorite summer events here at MDI Bio Lab, and for good reason! Thanks to our SURF students for their terrific science stations, and to everyone who joined us. See you next year! ✨ 020
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 08/07/2026Application Reminder! Foundations and Applications of Human PSCs at MDI Bio Lab provides students, trainees and scientists with hands-on experience in human pluripotent stem cell (PSC) culture, maintenance & differentiation. Partnering with STEMCELL Technologies. mdibl.org/course/psc-2026 000
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 04/07/2026Two foxes. One mission. Find something delicious. 🦊🦊 As people across the country gather around picnic tables and backyard grills, our wildlife neighbors are busy with their own holiday food hunt. Happy Fourth of July from all of us at MDI Bio Lab! 010
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 02/07/2026Big progress at the Neal Lab! Renovations are almost complete, and the historic building is set to reopen soon as a fully modernized research space. #lifesciences 000
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 25/06/2026Visiting Scientists from across the globe are arriving on campus to share cutting-edge research, exchange ideas and connect with our scientific community. We’re excited to welcome this year’s speakers and the conversations they’ll bring to MDI Bio Lab! 🧪 🍎 000
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 24/06/2026A good summer can change your plans. A great one can bring you back! Reilly Hedden and Abby Martin returned to MDI Bio Lab this year as RAs, continuing their research while helping mentor 2026 SURF students. 🧪 🐟🎸 🍎 👩🔬 🌎 🖥️ 🧬 mdibl.org/from-surf-fellows-to-ment… 000
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 23/06/2026Congratulations to Dr. Blanca de Juan Mora and Dr. Sonia Sandhi on successfully defending their dissertations. We are thrilled to celebrate their success and can't wait to see what comes next! 010
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 17/06/2026ReBilD: Emerging Leaders in Regenerative Biology and Development 🔬 🧪 🍎 Course application deadline is coming up on May 15, 2026! Take a look at the course schedule and amazing faculty lineup! mdibl.org/course/rebild-2026 010
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 16/06/2026Join MDI Bio Lab's Star Point Society! Members receive invitations to exclusive events, opportunities to meet our scientists and students, and behind-the-scenes access to MDI Bio Lab throughout the year. 🧪 Learn more: mdibl.org/starpointsociety 000
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 15/06/2026Thanks to an incredible team of volunteers, more than 80 years of MDI Bio Lab research bulletins are now searchable and accessible for future researchers, historians and curious minds. 🧪 #ScientificResearchPublishing ow.ly/YW0e50Z9unn 000
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 14/06/2026Here’s to the people, perspectives and curiosity that fuel the research at MDI Bio Lab. Thank you for enriching our community! 🪱📙🤝🧪🦎🐟 🧬 🪰 010
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 12/06/2026Summer brings new discoveries, new faces and new stories to MDI Bio Lab. Stay connected with the latest news, researcher profiles, scientific breakthroughs and upcoming events delivered right to your inbox each month. 🧪 Subscribe today! mdibl.org/subscribe 000
MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibl.org · 10/06/2026New from MDI Bio Lab Halyna Shcherbata Lab, "A single non-coding RNA locus produces small and long regulatory RNAs with distinct biological functions" published by the Genetics Society of America journal. 🧪 🧬 #ScientificResearchPublishing doi.org/10.1093/genetics/iyag141 000