MMRI 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.

“ I am tremendously proud of our team’s advances in knowledge and innovative approaches to disease therapy. We are committed to building an infrastructure of independent thinking and transparency to help promote the growth and curiosity of all our scientists. We are striving to make training and professional development a top priority.”

Dr. Maria I. Kontaridis, Executive Director / Director of Research / Gordon K. Moe Professor and Chair Biomedical Research and Translational Medicine.