MaineHealth Institute for Research

02/11/2026

Proud to congratulate our Research Fellow, Carolyn Chlebek, PhD, on being named a 2026 ASBMR John Haddad Young Investigator Award recipient—well‑deserved and inspiring achievement!

🎉 Announcing the 2026 ASBMR John Haddad Young Investigator Award winners!

Congrats to:
Ahmed Al Saedi, Ph.D. • Flavia Amadeu de Oliveira, Ph.D. • Kun Chen, Ph.D. • Carolyn Chlebek, Ph.D. • Mohamed Hassan, Ph.D. • Jakob Hoeppner, M.D. • Kunjan Khanna, Ph.D. • Joe Kodama, Ph.D. • Assil‑Ramin Alimy, M.D. • Ganesh Raut, Ph.D. • Charles Schurman, Ph.D.

We can’t wait to gather in Snowmass, CO for the 2026 AIMM‑ASBMR Young Investigators’ Meeting! 🏔️

https://hubs.la/Q04158yF0

02/10/2026

We were proud to host STEM Goes Red 2026 in partnership with the American Heart Association - Maine , welcoming 50 participants from Deering High School, Scarborough High School, and South Portland High School.

Students spent the day hearing from inspiring STEM leaders, exploring hands‑on activities, and connecting with mentors from organizations across Maine.

A huge thank‑you to all our partners, presenters, and volunteers who made this day possible. Investing in the next generation of women in STEM is a team effort—and we’re grateful to be part of it. 🔬♥

02/09/2026

Recently, our staff had the opportunity to participate in STEM Night at Mt. Ararat High School, an engaging evening highlighting real-world applications and career pathways across science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and the arts. The event brought together more than 40 vendors and welcomed an estimated 450–500 students, families, and community members.

Thank you to Dr. Neil Korsen, Dr. Irwin Brodsky, Edwin Clopton, and Amanda Lessard for representing MHIR and connecting with attendees through hands-on activities and conversations.

02/04/2026

Center Spotlight: Center for Interdisciplinary Population & Health Research (CIPHR)

CIPHR designs, supports, and leads innovative research and evaluations that strengthen population health and improve patient-centered outcomes. Through strong community partnerships, a focus on health equity, and a commitment to education and mentorship, CIPHR helps translate evidence into meaningful impact.

Learn more: https://mhir.org/center-interdisciplinary-population-health-research/

02/02/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵’𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲!
See how education, research, and innovation came together over the past year to move our learning health system forward.

Read the full report:
https://annualreport.mainehealthacademicaffairs.org/

01/29/2026

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺!

Applications are open through tomorrow, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. The program provides hands‑on experience while helping participants build skills, deepen their understanding, and learn alongside a collaborative and supportive research team.

Application deadline: 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Learn more and apply: https://mhir.org/education-training/undergraduate-summer-student-research-program/summer-student-program/

01/28/2026

Yesterday afternoon our team took a meaningful break from research to enjoy an afternoon of bowling. It was a great way to unwind and strengthen the connections that drive our work. Here’s to continuing to build connection and momentum—both in and out of the office!

01/27/2026

Clinical Faculty member Brendan Prast, MD, recently presented at the Northern New England CO-OP Practice & Community Based Research Network’s Annual Meeting in Stowe, VT.

This year’s theme—“Advocacy in Action: Shaping Primary Care at Every Level”—highlighted the critical role clinicians and researchers play in strengthening primary care across our region.

Dr. Prast shared early findings from a collaborative study examining how language interpretation impacts maternal and newborn outcomes across Northern New England.

Learn more about this event: https://whova.com/web/7zC5Elif4mpHuy6MBupWyQoKUP4crt6SifjP7reWKk4%3D/

01/26/2026

⏰ 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺!

Applications are still open through 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. This program offers an opportunity to grow skills, expand knowledge, and gain valuable hands‑on experience in a supportive, dynamic research environment.

Application deadline:𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://mhir.org/education-training/undergraduate-summer-student-research-program/summer-student-program/

01/22/2026

Snowy view in Scarborough❄️
We’re grateful to be part of a community that supports discovery, education, and better health—year-round.

01/21/2026

Meet Haylee Duval, GSBSE PhD student, as she reflects on her path and highlights the collaborative, supportive environment at the research institute.

01/20/2026

Thank you to Bioscience Association of Maine for highlighting the incredible work happening at MaineHealth Institute for Research! We’re grateful for the opportunity to share how our teams are advancing discoveries that improve the health of our communities.

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