MaineHealth Institute for Research

02/02/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵’𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲!
See how education, research, and innovation came together over the past year to move our learning health system forward.

Read the full report:
https://annualreport.mainehealthacademicaffairs.org/

01/29/2026

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺!

Applications are open through tomorrow, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. The program provides hands‑on experience while helping participants build skills, deepen their understanding, and learn alongside a collaborative and supportive research team.

Application deadline: 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Learn more and apply: https://mhir.org/education-training/undergraduate-summer-student-research-program/summer-student-program/

01/28/2026

Yesterday afternoon our team took a meaningful break from research to enjoy an afternoon of bowling. It was a great way to unwind and strengthen the connections that drive our work. Here’s to continuing to build connection and momentum—both in and out of the office!

01/27/2026

Clinical Faculty member Brendan Prast, MD, recently presented at the Northern New England CO-OP Practice & Community Based Research Network’s Annual Meeting in Stowe, VT.

This year’s theme—“Advocacy in Action: Shaping Primary Care at Every Level”—highlighted the critical role clinicians and researchers play in strengthening primary care across our region.

Dr. Prast shared early findings from a collaborative study examining how language interpretation impacts maternal and newborn outcomes across Northern New England.

Learn more about this event: https://whova.com/web/7zC5Elif4mpHuy6MBupWyQoKUP4crt6SifjP7reWKk4%3D/

01/26/2026

⏰ 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺!

Applications are still open through 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. This program offers an opportunity to grow skills, expand knowledge, and gain valuable hands‑on experience in a supportive, dynamic research environment.

Application deadline:𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://mhir.org/education-training/undergraduate-summer-student-research-program/summer-student-program/

01/22/2026

Snowy view in Scarborough❄️
We’re grateful to be part of a community that supports discovery, education, and better health—year-round.

01/21/2026

Meet Haylee Duval, GSBSE PhD student, as she reflects on her path and highlights the collaborative, supportive environment at the research institute.

01/20/2026

Thank you to Bioscience Association of Maine for highlighting the incredible work happening at MaineHealth Institute for Research! We’re grateful for the opportunity to share how our teams are advancing discoveries that improve the health of our communities.

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01/15/2026

Clinical trials at MaineHealth are more than research—they’re a commitment to healthier communities. By partnering with patients and providers, we’re working to bring innovative treatments closer to home.

See what studies are happening now: https://mhir.org/clinical-trials-office-2/current-clinical-trials-at-mainehealth/

01/13/2026

Exciting news — the Winter 2026 issue of the Journal of Maine Medical Center (Volume 8, Issue 1) is now live!

This edition features insightful, peer‑reviewed work on topics that matter to our region and beyond, including:

Research on harm reduction, COVID-19 testing, cannabis in cancer care, and pneumonia readmissions

Education innovations like case-based workshops and museum-based learning

Practice improvements in pediatric care and addressing microaggressions

Compelling case reports — from metabolic acidosis to Bartonella endocarditis

Explore the full Winter 2026 issue here:
🔗 https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/jmmc/

01/07/2026

Center spotlight on CAST! Our Center for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) develops new technologies for disease detection and monitoring for better patient care by integrating our research laboratory and data resources with NorDx clinical expertise, instrumentation, and support services.

Learn more: https://mhir.org/center-for-applied-science-and-technology/

01/05/2026

𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝘄 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁! 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵

Applications for our Summer Undergraduate Research Program are open! Gain hands-on experience in biomedical research and work alongside accomplished faculty and researchers.

📅 Deadline: January 30, 2026

Apply Now: https://mhir.org/education-training/undergraduate-summer-student-research-program/summer-student-program/