In the News

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MMRI in the News

WKTV: $420,022 Raised in America’s Greatest Heart Run and Walk

WKTV: $420,022 Raised in America’s Greatest Heart Run and Walk

May 7, 2022 WHITESBORO, N.Y. – After a two-year hiatus, America’s Greatest Heart Run and Walk kicked off this morning at Accelerate Sports Complex in Whitesboro. Organizers say $420,022 has been raised so far and donations are welcomed until June...
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WKTV: Heart Walk and Heart Disease Progress at MMRI

WKTV: Heart Walk and Heart Disease Progress at MMRI

May 5, 2022: Taking a look at how the body’s cells work on a molecular level is something you don’t get to see every day, unless you work at the Masonic Medical Research Laboratory. There’s technicians and doctors with lab...
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HowStuffWorks: Can Our Bodies ‘Learn’ to Withstand Frigid Temperatures?

HowStuffWorks: Can Our Bodies ‘Learn’ to Withstand Frigid Temperatures?

February 1, 2022 Excerpt:  Brown Fat: The Fireplace in Your Body Brown adipose tissue — aka brown fat or BAT — is the kind of fat that you want on your body because it helps maintain body temperature. Zhiqiang Lin...
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Ithaca.com: Science Behind the Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics

Ithaca.com: Science Behind the Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics

March 11, 2022 ITHACA, NY — The last thing people think about during the winter is outdoor swimming, but every year, the Special Olympics holds polar plunges across the world to fundraise money for special needs athletes to achieve their...
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Governor Spotlights MMRI in State of the State Goals

Governor Spotlights MMRI in State of the State Goals

The scientific achievements and work at Masonic Medical Research Institute were recognized by the Office of the Governor of New York in the State of the State address.  Governor Kathy Hochul delivered a televised speech on January 5, 2022, outlining...
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11/15/2021

Spectrum News: Scientist Follows Research Dreams to Utica From Brazil

08/31/2021

WKTV News: MMRI Studying Link Between Heart Defects and Autism

08/26/2021

Spectrum News: Scientists in Utica Study Potential Link Between Autism and Congenital Heart Defects

08/4/2021

WKTV: MMRI Researches Spike Protein from COVID

07/28/2021

Spectrum News: COVID-19 Motivates Researchers in Utica Medical Fellowship Program

06/29/2021

Rome Sentinel: MMRI Study to Investigate Possible Connection Between Heart Disease, Autism

06/17/2021

Rome Sentinel: New Law to Help Masonic Medical Research Institute Apply for Financing

06/05/2021

Rome Sentinel: Bill Backing MMRI Advances in Albany, Lawmakers Say

06/03/2021

CNYBJ: Nine Students Participating in MMRI Summer Fellowship Program

05/25/2021

Rome Sentinel: MMRI Announces Interns for Summer Fellowship Program

04/26/2021

Utica OD: MMRI Gets $750,000 to Research Lupus, Finds Avenues for Treatment

04/13/2021

Rome Sentinel: Masonic Medical Research Institute Earns DOD Lupus Impact Award

04/07/2021

CNYBJ: MMRI to Use Federal Funding for Research into Lupus Therapies

03/1/2021

WUTQ FM Talk of the Town: Community Partnerships for Autism & Heart Research

02/10/2021

WUTQ FM Talk of the Town: Is COVID Vaccine Safe? Dr. Kontaridis & Dr. McCarthy of MMRI Explain

01/07/2021

WUTQ FM Talk of the Town: Masonic Medical Research Institute talks COVID Research & New Rapid Testing

01/07/2021

CNYBJ: MMRI Approved to Administer Rapid COVID-19 Tests

01/06/2021

Spectrum News: $300,000 Goes to Autism and Cardiac Research in Utica

01/05/2021

Rome Sentinel: American Heart Association awards $300,000 to Masonic Medical Research Institute

01/04/2021

Rome Sentinel: Test Site Added