HMRI’s active pursuit of its mission to improve health and prolong lives through biomedical research results in a number of newsworthy events, activities and breakthroughs. HMRI is pleased to share this information with its supporters and the scientific and medical communities.
Posted by HMRI on February 3rd, 2012, under Current Events
Our 2012 free education series begins in March! Three events cast new light on cancer, brain diseases and disorders – from epilepsy to Alzheimer’s. Four esteemed HMRI physicians and researchers will discuss exciting new biomedical research. “Advances in Screening and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer” Breakfast Education Seminar with HMRI Director of Colorectal Research Dr. [...]
Posted by HMRI on February 3rd, 2012, under Current Events, Events & News
Event: 61st Annual Altadena Guild Home Tour with proceeds supporting HMRI. Theme: “The Heart of Midlothian,” featuring homes in the area intersecting Glenview Terrace, Midwick Drive and Midlothian Drive in Altadena. Date: Sunday, May 6, 2012 For additional information, contact: Kim Michero (626) 296-8480. For event updates, please visit: www.altadena guild.org. Event: HMRI Lynn [...]
Posted by HMRI on November 22nd, 2011, under HMRI Newsletters
Inside this issue: New Implant Therapy Offered to Treat Chronic Involuntary Bowel Incontinence; Understanding the Vital Role of Lipids in Alzheimer’s Disease; HMRI Boswell Fellow Working to Cure the Incurable; Volunteer Spotlight: New President of the Altadena Guild Embraces Tradition While Exploring the New; Board Member Spotlight; MRC Summer Intern Event; HMRI Helps Three Brothers [...]
Posted by HMRI on October 31st, 2011, under Current Events, Recent Events
HMRI hosted a presentation of past and present research involving military medicine at the Marine Corps Blecksmith Hall in Pasadena on Oct 20, 2011. The presentation video will start playing automatically. HMRI and Military Medicine from HMRI on Vimeo.
Posted by HMRI on September 19th, 2011, under Events & News, Media Releases
Neural Engineering researchers at Huntington Medical Research Institutes in Pasadena, California, have been chosen by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop a better interface between the brain and prosthetic limbs. DARPA, the Department of Defense research and development office, has been faced with a continual challenge regarding prosthetics used by wounded war [...]
Posted by HMRI on September 1st, 2011, under Current Events, Events & News
Lawrence W. Jones, M.D. and his wife Mireya Asturias Jones recently welcomed an enthusiastic group of friends and supporters of Huntington Medical Research Institutes (HMRI) to their Jones Coffee Roasters location in Pasadena. Almost 70 guests were treated to an afternoon that included sangria, paella by Chef Manuel, a Spanish guitarist, and, of course, the [...]