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We are thrilled to share that our 26th Annual #Lupus Charity Golf Classic was a tremendous success raising $207, 232 for our education, #awareness, #advocacy and research programs. We also donated a recordbreaking $618,612 to @MMRIResearch @LupusResearch @LupusOrg @carrainc @RheumResearch for lupus research. #LADAOrg
Today is World Stroke Day 🧪 WSD is dedicated to raising awareness about strokes, understanding their impact and at MMRI, searching for cures and treatments. A stroke occurs when there’s a change in how blood flows through the brain, causing brain cells to suffocate. 🧠
Learn more about MMRI's stroke research ➡️ bit.ly/4nF8hra
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Researchers discover that a high-fat diet damages the heart in mice by disrupting metabolism in heart cells called #cardiomyocytes but find that knocking out the enzyme PTP1B can prevent these harmful effects. @MasonicResearch @mkontari scim.ag/3GAEJLS
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#UASCS Junior-Senior High welcomed Dr. Jason McCarthy from @MasonicResearch! He spoke to 7th grade #SASAtoms about science careers, innovation, and the power of curiosity. A true inspiration for our future changemakers!
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#InterviewsCNIC 🎙️ @mkontari
🗣️ ‘Archaeology remains one of my first loves’. Dr Maria Kontaridis currently serves as the Gordon K. Moe Professor and Chair of Biomedical Research and Translational Medicine, as well as is the Executive Director at the @MasonicResearch.
Her lab is focused on understanding the mechanisms causal to the development of congenital heart diseases, #HeartFailure, #diabetes, #obesity, #autism, autoimmune disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, and #cancer 🫀🔬
Find out more in this #interview for #CNICPulse. Link in comments! 👇
#Science #CardiovascularResearch #CVD
Recently Maria Kontaridis, Ph.D., presented her research in Madrid, Spain, at the 9th Annual NIH PCTC Cardiovascular Bioengineering Symposium! Dr. Kontaridis' talk was titled, "Role of TRPM4 in Cardiac Disease and Arrhythmogenesis."
Thank you @CNIC_CARDIO for hosting us!
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The #LADAorg Board was honored to attend the @MasonicResearch 1958 Gala to represent the #PatientVoice and support #Lupus, Autoimmune, Cardiovascular, and Autism research. Kudos to @mkontari and her staff for hosting such an amazing event!
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The Lupus Walk webpage is live! Join us on May 17th by walking or running to benefit lupus research sponsored by @MasonicResearch and #LADAorg while also promoting #LupusAwareness during Lupus Awareness Month.
Click here mmri.edu/ways-to-give/events…
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#SUNYPoly is proud to announce our 2025 Commencement speakers: Dr. Guru Madhavan, Senior Director of Programs at @theNAEng and
Dr. Maria Kontaridis, Executive Director & Director of Research at @MasonicResearch Lean more: buff.ly/yQgtfBq
Pictured above in green are microtubules taken by the Lin Lab at MMRI. Microtubules are like the road network and structure of the cell. They are commonly referred to as the cell’s skeleton or cytoskeleton.
Learn about our research here ➡️ mmri.edu
MMRI associate professor, works to improve heart health through extensive research . Check it out! spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/bu…
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One of the best part of being @ #AHA24 is to reconnect w friends/colleagues-here is one w former (Josh Hare & Jay Zhang) & current (Maria Kontaridis) chairs of the BCVS Council. @Joseph_C_Wu @RonglihL @AHAScience @BCVSearlyCareer ‘@uabmedicine @MasonicResearch @StanfordCVI
WSD! 🧠Using intravital confocal microscopy of large vein thrombosis, Dr. Kessinger has shown the ability to capture high-resolution spatial maps of the venous thrombosis (a condition that can cause stroke) inflammation and structure that will help identify potential treatments.
Learn more ➡️ mmri.edu/kessinger-lab/
Today is World Mental Health Day! At MMRI, we take mental health seriously and a large portion of our research is based in neurocognitive disorders. The Kessinger Lab for example, researches post-traumatic stress disorder and its effects on the brain.💚#WMHD2024
We're hiring! Check out our job postings here ➡️ loom.ly/5xOChaQ
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· Medical, dental and vision insurance
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