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Coronavirus evacuees return safely to U.S. via innovative, MRIGlobal-designed biocontainment system
Patients who test positive for coronavirus are able to be evacuated and safely transported to medical treatment centers using innovative technology by biocontainment and global health experts at MRIGlobal, based in Kansas City, Missouri. The first-of-its-kind, flyable medical transport containerized biocontainment systems (CBCS) are used to evacuate patients to clinical centers for life-saving treatment, while […]
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Athena – Fast, Accurate, Deployable Laboratory Analysis
Access to rapid, reliable, and accurate laboratory analysis of local conditions is critically important to decision makers in every type of environment. From commanders evaluating CBRNE threats in theater to doctors triaging patients in remote villages, prompt situational knowledge is mission critical. In many scenarios, the existing laboratory which could provide such analysis is located […]
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Super Bowl Cities Ties to MRIGlobal’s Scientific History
As part of their piece on the exploring cities of teams going to the Super Bowl, we were honored to host CBS Sunday Morning producers and Mo Rocca. In its early years, MRIGlobal work helped companies develop new breakthroughs for food, such as developing coating on candies, perfecting instant coffee, and ensuring safe cooking temperatures […]
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David Hall and Julie Wilson join MRIGlobal Board of Directors
“We welcome Dave and Julie to our Board of Directors,” said Thomas M. Sack, Ph.D., president and CEO of MRIGlobal. “We’re confident that their business expertise and leadership will provide valuable perspectives and complement our board’s skills. We look forward to their contributions as we work together to grow MRIGlobal’s business and execute our strategic […]
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Kristine Werking – Scientist Spotlight
The Diagnostics Center of Excellence team is led by Kristine Werking who has more than 22 years of experience in laboratory science and project management.Werking manages a team dedicated to working on projects to advance the Diagnostics Center’s mission. In addition to overseeing the expansion of the new Diagnostics Center of Excellence, Werking is responsible […]
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John Cobb – Scientist Spotlight
John Cobb manages technical staff in MRIGlobal’s Pharmaceutical Analysis Group, which performs analytical work for both government and commercial clients. John’s work has supported industrial and pharmaceutical products studies and has supported several programs at the National Cancer Institute. As a project manager and experienced analytical chemist, he is often sought to be a primary […]
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Biosafety, Biosecurity, and Diagnostics Training in West Africa
Our team works with host-nation governments, national health care personnel, members of the international donor community, and contractor partners to enhance each nation’s capacity to manage future disease outbreaks. Our mission is broad, and has included staffing of diagnostics laboratories, biosurveillance-related technical training, biosafety and security training, test and evaluation support, supply and logistics, maintenance […]
Laboratory Training Health & National Security -
North Kansas City Repository Celebrates 1,500th shipment for National Cancer Institute Division of Cancer Prevention
The crew at the Roger Harris Repository in North Kansas City, along with Principal Investigator Jon White and Product Development and Repository Management Division Director Kathy Boggess, celebrates its 1,500th shipment of clinical trial agents for the National Cancer Institute Division of Cancer Prevention (NCI DCP). After a celebratory lunch, the team watched as the […]
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Bill Nye The Science Guy among highlights of MRIGlobal 75th Anniversary Celebration
More than 500 civic leaders, community partners, science enthusiasts, clients, peers and friends gathered today at a 75th Anniversary Luncheon to celebrate those who have supported MRIGlobal’s mission. The event featured a Science Showcase of projects from MRIGlobal and work by students in STEM programs that MRIGlobal scientists and engineers volunteer mentor. Bill Nye, well-known […]
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First Phase of New Diagnostics Center of Excellence Opens
The first phase of a plan to establish a Diagnostics Center of Excellence at MRIGlobal’s headquarters in Kansas City has been completed and is now fully operational. MRIGlobal’s College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified Reference Laboratory Services laboratory was completed in July. CAP/CLIA Laboratory The opening of the […]
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Representative Emanuel Cleaver Honors MRIGlobal with Congressional Resolution
In honor of MRIGlobal’s 75th Anniversary, 5th Congressional District of Missouri U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver II visited the organization’s Kansas City headquarters to present a resolution recognizing MRIGlobal’s contributions to the community, its impact on research, and leadership in furthering STEM education programs. The Congressman presented the resolution to MRIGlobal President and CEO Thomas Sack, […]
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MRIGlobal plays key role in achieving FDA clearance for product to treat chemical weapon injuries
MRIGlobal client Argentum Medical achieved a milestone in its long-standing efforts to defend the country against potential use of chemical weapons: the first U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance of a product designed for use with certain injuries caused by exposure to sulfur mustard, commonly known as mustard gas. Exposure to sulfur mustard can cause […]
Chemical Threats FDA Submissions Health & National Security
