MaineHealth Institute for Research
Lucy Liaw, PhD looks through a microscope at MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR)
MaineHealth Institute for Research
Lucy Liaw, PhD looks through a microscope at MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR)
Advancing Biomedical Research at MaineHealth
Dear Friends,
In 2024 our research community had a lot to be proud of in advancing MaineHealth’s mission of Researching new ways to provide care. I hope all MaineHealth care team members have an opportunity to review some of the stories shared for 2024, and appreciate how each and every person at MaineHealth contributes to this mission. Special thanks to all of the people who have participated as a subject in a clinical trial or investigation, to all of our community who have engaged in providing input to guide our researchers, and to all of our benefactors who have contributed to supporting our research efforts.
While 2024 was an exciting year for research at MaineHealth, 2025 promises to be even better! We look forward to welcoming Dr. Jessica Chertow, PhD, MBA as our new Vice President for Research. Dr. Chertow will be joining us from the National Institutes of Health intramural program in Bethesda, Maryland. We also look forward to developing a roadmap for research growth and support at MaineHealth as we engage in strategic recruitment efforts.
Sincerely,
Doug Sawyer, MD, PhD
Chief Academic Officer
Interim Vice President for Research
MaineHealth Institute for Research By the Numbers:
- Top 3 Clinical Research Areas: Oncology, Neurology and Cardiology
- Scientific Publications: 188
- Biospecimens distributed by the BioBank Tissue Repository, a division of the Center for Applied Science & Technology: 1,505
- Core Facilities with State-of-the-Art Equipment: 12
- Learners & Trainees in MHIR’s Education Program: 126
- Patents issued for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor; Peter Brooks, PhD, Faculty Scientist: 3
2024 Research Grant Awards
These awards signify not only a commitment to advancing knowledge but also a celebration of the diverse and impactful projects that have garnered support.
An Introduction to MaineHealth Institute for Research
Discover the remarkable work unfolding at the MaineHealth Institute for Research. The institute facilitates and conducts a broad spectrum of biomedical research that extends from the study of basic disease mechanisms to translational and clinical research through population health services research.