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Wu Lab Awarded $3.1 Million NIH Grant to Advance Research on Severe Congenital Heart Disease at MMRI
Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) is pleased to announce that Tongbin Wu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biomedical Research and Translational Medicine, has been awarded a four-year, $3.1 million R01 research grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate the underlying causes of hypoplastic left heart…
Read MorePromising Drug Candidate Reverses Serious Heart Disease Associated with Noonan Syndrome
Research published in the premier journal, Circulation, points to a potential new treatment for children and families affected by rare genetic heart disease. Scientists at Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI), in collaboration with Mount Sinai Health System in New York City, have identified a promising drug candidate that reverses a severe form of heart disease…
Read MoreMMRI to Host Third Annual Lupus Walk in Partnership with Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc. (LADA)
Utica, N.Y. – The Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI), in partnership with the Lupus & Allied Diseases Association Inc. (LADA), will host its third annual Lupus Walk on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Masonic Care Community campus in Utica, N.Y. The event will bring together local community members…
Read MoreMMRI to Host 2026 Lupus Walk in Utica, NY to Support Lupus Research
Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) is proud to announce its third annual Lupus Walk on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in partnership with the Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc. (LADA). Held on the beautiful Masonic Care Community campus in Utica, New York, the event will bring together community members, advocates, patients, and supporters for a…
Read MoreMMRI Study Challenges Assumptions About Fatty Liver Disease and Heart Failure
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…
Read MoreMMRI and Stride Coffee Roasters Collaborate for American Heart Month this February
UTICA, N.Y. – MMRI and Stride Coffee Roasters, located at 2 Campion Road, New Hartford, New York, announce a collaboration aimed at raising awareness and support of MMRI’s heart disease research initiatives during American Heart Month this February. From Sunday, February 1, 2026, through Saturday, February 28, 2026, Stride Coffee customers can round up their…
Read MoreMMRI Announces its Third Annual 1958 Gala Presented by Adirondack Bank
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…
Read MoreHealth and Science Made Simple: MMRI Launches Free Seminar Series
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…
Read MoreA Gala for Tomorrow’s Cures – MMRI Announces its Third Annual 1958 Gala
MMRI has officially announced its return of the highly anticipated 1958 Gala, to be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at a new venue, the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. This year’s 1958 Gala is presented by Adirondack Bank and will honor one of the region’s most beloved leaders and philanthropists, Harold…
Read MoreMMRI and Mohawk Valley Living To Hold Health and Science Seminar Series
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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