MMRI History,
Mission, Vision and Values

A Driving Force for Medical Breakthroughs Built on Vision and Values

Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) is an independent medical research laboratory performing collaborative research in complex diseases and genetic disorders to enable tomorrow’s cures.

In 1958, MMRI was founded by the New York State Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons after they helped raise funds to eradicate rheumatic diseases. With three main research areas: cardiovascular disease, autoimmune and neurocognitive disorders, MMRI prides itself on innovation. Today, MMRI focuses on propelling medical science, empowering scientists to take risks, sharing ideas and building an inclusive community.

The Mission of MMRI

MMRI is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for all humankind. The Institute’s primary mission is to conduct high-quality basic biomedical and clinical research aimed at generating knowledge and information necessary for understanding molecular mechanisms of disease and the development of medical cures and treatments of tomorrow. The Institute is also committed to providing education and training to basic scientists, clinical researchers and students who will perpetuate and extend the fight against disease worldwide.

The MMRI Vision

Our vision is to build scientific teams that can combine molecular biology, chemistry, computation, technology and engineering to create novel approaches to understanding and deciphering causes of disease. Using this knowledge, we will advance basic research to clinical applications, therapeutics and cures. To this end, the Institute will foster an environment of creativity, risk-taking, and open sharing of data and research. Finally, this new model will seek collaborations, both within the Institute and worldwide, in our mission to combat disease.

MMRI Values

Propelling the understanding of medical science through innovation and groundbreaking research and investigation.
Fostering teamwork and collaboration, institutionally and worldwide, to combat disease.
Empowering scientists to take risks and act boldly on ideas with transformative potential.
Sharing ideas, data and knowledge to drive biomedical progress, therapeutics and cures.
Building an inclusive community.

Building on Our Legacy for a Healthier Tomorrow

Our dedication to improved health and quality of life for all has propelled us forward in our mission to conduct high-quality basic biomedical and clinical research to develop the cures and treatments of tomorrow. With teamwork and collaboration, as well as respect and inclusivity for all, MMRI empowers its scientists to take risks and develop ideas with transformative potential.

Chase Kessinger, Ph.D.