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Only in Kansas City – BBQ-Inspired Space Innovation
MRIGlobal was saddened to learn of Dr. Harold L. Finch’s recent passing at the age of 89. Harold was an engineer for Midwest Research Institute (MRI) in its early days, beginning in Oct. 1961. In an autobiography shared by his son, Harold said he was “drawn to apply there because of the reputation and goal-centered […]
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Testing Removal of SARS-CoV2 from the Air
Anyone working in enclosed spaces, such as health care personnel, first responders, and general populations worldwide are susceptible to the severe threat of COVID-19 infection and high rate of transmission. As a result, the pandemic has brought about a need for rapid development of effective methods for removal of SARS-CoV-2 from the air in these […]
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Assessment of Antiviral Fabric Against SARS-CoV-2
The emergent threat of COVID-19 infection, its high transmission rate, and associated severe illnesses and fatalities threatened health personnel, first responders, and general populations worldwide. This prompted the need for rapid development of effective Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and disinfection methods. Utilizing our broad consumer product testing and evaluation expertise, our team tested and evaluated […]
Methods & Materials Testing & Evaluation Health & National Security -
Consumer Product Testing and Evaluation Expertise
As a contract research organization (CRO) with a history of important breakthroughs in disease diagnostics, pharmaceutical science, and medical research, we are often tasked with addressing challenges at the forefront of scientific research – including consumer product testing.Because no two challenges are the same, our role is to adapt and seek solutions based on our […]
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Should We “Beware the Kraken,” New COVID-19 Variant?
The World Health Organization (WHO) initially detected the COVID-19 Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 in Oct. 2022. Nicknamed “Kraken,” by Jan. 2023, CDC believed it to be the dominant COVID-19 variant in the United States. Though symptoms are similar to other COVID-19 variants, this is believed to be more contagious. To learn more about this COVID-19 variant […]
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Alzheimer’s Drug Manufacturing and Formulation Services
Actor Chris Hemsworth, who plays Thor in The Avengers movies among other roles, recently announced that he’s taking a break from acting after learning he has a gene variant that increases his risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. While the news was not necessarily a surprise because Hemsworth’s grandfather has the disease and it is highly […]
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Vector-Borne Diseases Driven by Climate Change?
The health of the global population is at risk due to vector-borne diseases. Studies provide evidence that climate change has contributed to the expanded range of ticks and mosquitoes, with these disease vectors potentially increasing their range by hundreds of miles over many generations. As they spread, they expand the geographical distribution of the new […]
Bioinformatics & Data Science Field-Forward Pathogen Detection Health & National Security -
New Laboratory and Instrumentation Supports 510(k) Submissions for FDA
Through the COVID-19 pandemic, we assisted customers with their work to move diagnostic devices through the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) process, enabling temporary market access. Today, those same customers are interested in achieving permanent market access through the FDA’s 510(k) approval process. Per FDA, “A 510(k) is a premarket submission […]
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Emerging Disease Threats, Biosurveillance, and Diagnostics
Infectious diseases have been a threat to humans throughout recorded history. Plagues caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis have killed tens of millions of people, most notably in the Mediterranean Basin, Europe, and the Near East from 541-549 (known as the Plague of Justinian), in Western Eurasia and North Africa from 1346-1353 (known as the […]
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The Successes of First-Gen Higher Education Students
For anyone who has pursued a higher education degree, you know how difficult it can be just to earn good grades and graduate. Now, imagine that you don’t have an experienced support network to navigate some of higher education’s most difficult challenges. This is the reality for most first-generation students in higher education. According to […]
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Salute to Those Who Served
On Veterans Day, we salute those who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces. Their mission of defending the nation and protecting national interests is of vital importance, and we thank them for their service. Today, 30 veterans support MRIGlobal’s mission of improving the overall health, safety, and well-being of people everywhere. […]
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Biorepository and Foreign-Trade Zone Support Clinical Trials
Blood, plasma, urine, cells, DNA, and proteins. As researchers study potential therapeutic drugs in research clinical trials, we collect, process, label, catalogue, store, and distribute these and other human or animal biological materials and tissue samples at our biorepository facility. From toxicological testing to pharmaceutical development, we ensure that properly stored and annotated materials are […]
Biorepository - Pharmaceutical Foreign-Trade Zone Pharmaceutical
