Visiting Speaker Series – Summer 2024

Dr. Gustafsson and Dr. Kontaridis

MMRI is thrilled to host scientists from around the country as part of its invited speaker series. Since February, three scientists have traveled to Utica, New York, to share their research with the staff of MMRI. All three speakers research cardiovascular medicine. The featured speakers include Bin Zhou, Ph.D., Charles Murray, Ph.D. and Asa Gustafson,…

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Lupus Walk

Purple smoke and crowd cheering for purple ribbon cutting to start lupus walk

MMRI, in partnership with the Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc., was thrilled to have held the area’s first Lupus Walk to support lupus research in Utica, New York at the Masonic Care Community Campus. Over 350 participants from across the region joined us to walk a one or three mile course. The event began…

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1958 Gala

ice sculpture of 1580 gala logo

On Saturday, March 23, 2024, MMRI held its first annual 1958 Gala at the Fort Schuyler Clubhouse in Utica, New York, to raise awareness and support for its groundbreaking medical research. The proceeds benefited the organization’s innovative biomedical research in cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive disorders and autoimmunity. The 1958 Gala took guests through an immersive journey…

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