Masonic Medical Research Institute is an internationally recognized biomedical research institute founded by the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New York in 1958. The vision for the growth, success, and future of the institute is to build a comprehensive cardiovascular research enterprise that focuses on areas of cardiac developmental disease, hypertrophy and heart failure, diabetes and metabolism, cardiac immunology, and electrophysiology. As well, in the process, we will acquire and build excellence in innovative technologies, such as pluripotent stem cells, genetics, signal transduction, in vivo animal model systems, and development of drug delivery platforms to be used for treatment of disease.
The ultimate goal of the MMRL’s Molecular Genetics Core is to identify the factors that are responsible for diseases. This knowledge will facilitate the development of gene-specific therapies and cures for arrhythmias and identify individuals at risk for sudden cardiac deaths.
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The Advanced Imaging Core at MMRI was developed to facilitate the non-invasive analysis of preclinical models of disease. The imaging suite is outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment for small animal in vivo imaging using fluorescence, x-ray computed tomography and ultrasound.
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The Histopathology Core at MMRI provides a range of histological services, including tissue fixation and processing, paraffin and cryosectioning, common and advanced histological stains, as well as immunohistochemistry and fluorescence staining.
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Nanotechnology has come to Utica — but it’s not where you might think. Nano-research is taking place at Masonic Medical Research Laboratory in Utica. It’s one facet of the lab’s growth under Director of Research Maria Kontaridis, who officially took over in 2018.
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Masonic Medical Research Institute is getting a $6 million state grant to expand its research space and recruit more scientists, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday morning in Utica. The project will increase research space by about 50 percent and increase the current staff of 37.
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Faculty member feels pulse of innovation. McCarthy is an associate professor of cardiovascular medicine with a doctorate in inorganic chemistry who serves as the scientific operation manager for the Masonic Medical Research Institute in Utica.
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“We often say that money spent on treatment benefits the patient, money spent on research benefits humanity. I believe that this investment has the potential to save lives and help people in the region, across the country and around the world,” said David F. Schneeweiss.
Read MoreWith the MMRI opening its doors to him, Brian submitted DNA for testing and received updates on the results. Already a beneficiary of the Institute’s research and advancement of life-saving technologies, such as those embodied in his ICD, he looks forward to the Institute’s development of further diagnostic and therapeutic strategies that will enhance medical therapy for him and all future generations.
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