MMRI to Host its Third Annual Lupus Walk in Partnership with Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc. (LADA)

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MMRI is excited to announce its third annual Lupus Walk on Saturday, May 9, 2026, held in partnership with Lupus & Allied Diseases Association, Inc. (LADA). The event will take place on the beautiful Masonic Care Community campus in Utica, New York, bringing together community members, supporters, and advocates for a meaningful day dedicated to…

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MMRI Study Challenges Assumptions About Fatty Liver Disease and Heart Failure

Dr. Kessinger and Dr. Lin in the laboratory

UTICA, N.Y. – Researchers at MMRI have published new findings demonstrating that diet-related steatohepatitis, commonly known as fatty liver disease, does not independently lead to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), a condition marked by impaired heart relaxation despite normal pumping ability and that can occur in the presence of comorbidities such as obesity…

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MMRI Announces its Third Annual 1958 Gala Presented by Adirondack Bank

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UTICA, N.Y. – MMRI’s highly anticipated 1958 Gala will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at its new venue, the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. This premier fundraising event, presented by Adirondack Bank, will honor one of the area’s most influential leaders, Harold “Tom” Clark. This year’s gala, chaired by Rocco…

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Health and Science Made Simple: MMRI Launches Free Seminar Series

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In a world overflowing with information, separating fact from fiction can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to health and science. MMRI is excited to announce the launch of its new seminar series, Health and Science Made Simple, in collaboration with Mohawk Valley Living. The six-part series will debut in 2026 and explore today’s most…

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MMRI and Mohawk Valley Living To Hold Health and Science Seminar Series

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UTICA, NY – The inaugural series, “Health and Science Made Simple,” will launch on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at MMRI located at 2150 Bleecker Street, Utica, New York. This series is designed to bring health and science to the community in a clear, accessible and engaging way, and will feature panel discussions with MMRI scientists…

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The American Heart Association Awards Competitive Postdoctoral Fellowship to MMRI Scientist

Abhishek Mishra, Ph.D.

UTICA, N.Y. – The American Heart Association (The Association) has awarded a prestigious $160,000 postdoctoral fellowship to Abhishek Mishra, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Maria Kontaridis, Ph.D., executive director, Gordon K. Moe professor and chair of biomedical research and translational medicine at Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI). This funding will support Dr.…

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MMRI Faculty Member Receives Prestigious Promotion to Professor

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UTICA, N.Y. – Jason McCarthy, Ph.D., has been promoted to the rank of professor of biomedical research and translational medicine at the MMRI, recognizing his significant contributions since joining the organization in 2018. Dr. McCarthy has been instrumental in advancing medical research as a key faculty member at MMRI and as a member of its…

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