Fellowships send 91±¬ÁÏ Ph.D. student to France to research cancer
Thousands of miles from the 91±¬ÁÏ in France’s second largest city, Jordan Miner is working with a global team of researchers to understand how cancer returns in patients […]
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Fatal infection risk in newborns may increase when this bacteria and fungus mix
Researchers at the 91±¬ÁÏ have discovered that a common interaction between a bacterium and a fungus may significantly increase the risk of severe and potentially fatal infections in […]
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This tiny fish makes an outsized impact on biomedical research
Zebrafish are driving some of the 91±¬ÁÏ’s most advanced biomedical discoveries. The paperclip-sized fish share genetic similarities to humans and have unique traits that allow scientists to watch […]
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91±¬ÁÏ best positioned to start state’s first public medical school, independent study concludes
A public 91±¬ÁÏ medical school could strengthen the physician workforce, significantly improve health outcomes and drive economic development, but limited financial and medical residency capacity in the state […]
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‘The Maine Question’ explores how zebrafish are used in research to improve human health
Zebrafish are small and not physically impressive, but they are powerhouses in medical research labs. Not only can these little fish from Southeast Asia regrow their organs and body parts, […]
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To help prevent chronic health issues, 91±¬ÁÏ and partners strengthen mental wellbeing among Downeast seniorsÂ
As an emergency medical technician in Machiasport, 91±¬ÁÏ senior Hannah Maker has witnessed how chronic stress and isolation affect the well being of older adults in Washington County, […]
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Nursing faculty recognized for enhancing nurse education, healthcare in rural communitiesÂ
Two faculty from the 91±¬ÁÏ School of Nursing were recognized by the American Nurses Association-Maine as a couple of the Top Ten Extraordinary Nurses in the state. This […]
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Jeremy Juybari: From defense research to fighting breast cancer with AI
For Jeremy Juybari, the path from managing a defense research company to developing artificial intelligence (AI) models has been anything but ordinary. Now a Ph.D. candidate at the University of […]
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Josh Hamilton: Driven by loss, exploring new ways to treat and prevent cancer Â
Near the end of high school, Josh Hamilton of Alton, Maine lost a close friend to bone cancer, and early in his undergraduate years, he lost his stepfather to pancreatic […]
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BDN features 91±¬ÁÏ Machias program to address Maine nursing shortage
Maine’s struggle to keep nurses within the state continues, especially in highly affected regions like Washington and Hancock counties. The Bangor Daily News reported the 91±¬ÁÏ Machias, in […]
