Masonic Medical Research Institute - MMRI

02/03/2026

February is American Heart Month, and MMRI is proud to partner with Stride Coffee Roasters!

All month, customers can visit Stride Coffee and round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or make an additional donation at checkout to support MMRI’s heart disease research.

Stop by Stride Coffee Roasters and help fuel research that improves and saves lives!

To learn more about MMRI's heart research, visit ➡️ https://bit.ly/3NRLSdG.

01/31/2026

Tomorrow kicks off American Heart Month! ❤️

To celebrate, MMRI is partnering with Stride Coffee Roasters to promote and support MMRI's heart disease research efforts. When visiting Stride Coffee, located at 2 Campion Road, New Hartford, N.Y., throughout February, you can help fuel MMRI's heart research by rounding up your purchase! 🤝☕

To learn more about MMRI's heart disease research, visit ➡️ https://bit.ly/3NRLSdG.

01/29/2026

⏰Today's the day!

MMRI and Mohawk Valley Living's seminar series, Health & Science Made Simple: The Ozempic Effect: Unpacking the Scientific & Societal Impact is finally here!

📆 Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 6 PM
📍2150 Bleecker Street, Utica, N.Y.
💻 Also available on Zoom!

This seminar series is FREE and open to the public, made possible by the support of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and CNY Brain and Spine!

Register or tune in virtually on Zoom by visiting ➡️ https://bit.ly/49c4tcU.

01/28/2026

⌛️ ONE DAY LEFT! ⌛️

MMRI and Mohawk Valley Living invite you to join us for Health & Science Made Simple: The Ozempic Effect: Unpacking the Scientific & Societal Impact — the first seminar in our Health & Science Made Simple series.

Hear from Maria Kontaridis, Ph.D., and Michael Kelberman, M.D., FACC, as they discuss how Ozempic and GLP-1 therapies are shaping health and society.

📆 Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 6 PM
📍 2150 Bleecker Street, Utica, N.Y.
💻 Also available on Zoom!

This seminar series is FREE and open to the public, made possible by the support of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and CNY Brain and Spine!

Make sure to register, submit a question or tune in on Zoom by visiting ➡️ https://bit.ly/49c4tcU!

01/28/2026

🚨 Attention students 🚨 We have an opportunity for you!
MMRI's coveted 2026 Summer Fellowship program is open for applications and we want to see you. There's only 9 days left to apply so click here to submit your application before it's too late ➡️ https://bit.ly/48JFTj4
This amazing ten-week program is designed to educate and instill curiosity in fellows in the following scientific and administrative areas:
•Biology
•Chemistry
•Drug-delivery
•Genetics
•IT
•Molecular biology
•Nanomedicine
•Physiology
•and other life sciences
Don't wait, apply today! ➡️ https://bit.ly/48JFTj4

01/27/2026

The 1958 Gala ✨ is your chance to be a part of something bigger! Sponsorships are available at every level. To learn more and get involved, visit ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qPr8BE.

01/26/2026

Thank you Talk of the Town - Utica NY for having Dr. Maria Kontaridis on this morning to discuss our upcoming seminar, Health & Science Made Simple: The Ozempic Effect: Unpacking the Scientific & Societal Impact!

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01/24/2026

MMRI and Mohawk Valley Living invite you to our first seminar, Health & Science Made Simple: The Ozempic Effect: Unpacking the Scientific & Societal Impact happening next week!

Hear Maria Kontaridis, Ph.D., and Michael Kelberman, M.D., FACC, discuss how Ozempic and GLP-1 therapies are shaping health and society.

📆Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 6 P.M.
📍2150 Bleecker Street, Utica, N.Y.

This FREE public seminar series is made possible by the generous support of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and CNY Brain and Spine.

Make sure to register today by visiting ➡️ https://bit.ly/49c4tcU!

01/21/2026

Join MMRI and Mohawk Valley Living for our first seminar, Health & Science Made Simple: The Ozempic Effect: Unpacking the Scientific & Societal Impact featuring Maria Kontaridis, Ph.D. and Michael Kelberman, M.D., FACC, as they provide insights on Ozempic and GLP-1 therapies and engage in a live audience Q&A!

📆 Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 6 PM
📍2150 Bleecker Street, Utica, N.Y.

Made possible by the support of our sponsors, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and CNY Brain and Spine this seminar series is FREE and open to the public!

Register now or submit a question by visiting https://bit.ly/49c4tcU.

01/20/2026

Something meaningful is brewing this February! ☕ MMRI is partnering with Stride Coffee Roasters for American Heart Month! ❤️

From Sunday, February 1, 2026, through Saturday, February 28, 2026, Stride Coffee customers can round up their purchase or make an additional donation at checkout, with all proceeds benefiting MMRI’s heart disease research initiatives. Be sure to visit Stride Coffee Roasters at 2 Campion Rd #6, New Hartford, N.Y., in the month of February and help support research that saves lives! 🧑‍🔬🤝

To learn more about MMRI's heart research, visit ➡️ https://bit.ly/3NRLSdG.

01/18/2026

✨ Save the Date! ✨
Mark your calendars for the 3rd annual 1958 Gala presented by Adirondack Bank, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium!

Chaired by Rocco Arcuri Sr. and Robert Clark, the evening will honor one of our region’s most beloved leaders, Harold “Tom” Clark, celebrating his remarkable contributions to the community.

The 1958 Gala is more than a celebration, it’s an opportunity to advance lifesaving research. To learn more about this event, visit ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qPr8BE!

01/17/2026

⏳ 12 DAYS TO GO! Get ready for MMRI and Mohawk Valley Living's inaugural seminar series, Health & Science Made Simple: The Ozempic Effect: Unpacking the Scientific & Societal Impact!

Curious about Ozempic and GLP-1s? Join us for the first talk in the series, The Ozempic Effect: Unpacking the Scientific & Societal Impact and get your questions answered!

🗓️ Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 6 PM
📍 2150 Bleecker Street, Utica, N.Y.

Thanks to our sponsors Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and CNY Brain and Spine, this seminar series is FREE and open to the public! To register today, visit ➡️ https://bit.ly/49c4tcU!