MaineHealth Institute for Research facilitates and conducts a broad spectrum of biomedical research that extends from the study of basic disease mechanisms to translational and clinical research through population health services research.

MHIR has world-class scientists working on the most advanced biomedical problems.  Areas of research include:  cardiovascular biology, cancer biology & therapeutics, stem & progenitor cell biology, neurobiology, developmental biology & organogenesis, metabolic & hormonal regulation, psychiatric research, and outcomes research & evaluation.

MaineHealth Institute for Research is committed to training the next generation biomedical scientists and offers opportunities for students at all levels to gain biomedical research experience, thus providing a pipeline of engagement from high school through college and beyond to graduate work, medical school, PhD programs, and professional employment.

MHIR has been successful in bringing the benefits of new discoveries to our patients and to the world, and we have an ongoing commitment to conduct innovative and collaborative state of the art biomedical research that enhances the health of the people of Maine and beyond.  Follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about our work, seminars, presentations and key discoveries impacting health care.

Biotechnology

Health Care

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MaineHealth Institute for Research

Elizabeth Jacobs

Kelly Crowe

Meredith Burwell Oestreicher

Liz Bergst

Julianna Myers

Gloria D. Sclar Ph.D., Mph

Andrew A.

Nicole Walters

Lisbeth Balligan

Research Support and Coordination

Research Scientists

Research Management Team

Teams at MaineHealth Institute for Research

Research Support and Coordination

Research Scientists

Research Management Team