"Medicine and Health is a broad field investigating illnesses, diseases, and physical and mental well-being. MRIAS funds challenging medical and health research for the benefit of society."
Amanda Vozzola, MD, Co-Director
David E. Vozzola, PhD, Co-Director
Our Mission
Advances don't happen overnight. Discoveries can take decades. The Medical Research Institute for Advanced Study provides support along the way. We support medical and health research activities in several multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary fields.
Our scholarship programs include stipends for research fellowships, housing assistance for visiting scholars, travel assistance for conference presentations, equipment for research projects, and advanced learning opportunities to develop and enhance research skills.
Our Vision
We envision a world where medical and health researchers blend disciplines to benefit humanity. The Medical Research Institute for Advanced Study will help develop the next generation of researchers. Our researchers will create a better world by delivering medical and health breakthroughs that benefit society.
MRIAS research alums will represent a unique research community of diverse members representing several multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary fields in medicine and health. These alumni will encourage and celebrate student research that will impact future generations.
Medical and Health News
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GOP Lawmaker Insists People Can 'Keep Their Medicaid' If They 'Just Get a Job'on May 16, 2025 at 5:49 pm
As the GOP works to complete its "big, beautiful bill," Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) defended proposed work requirements for Medicaid recipients.
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Colorectal Cancer Before 50 Linked To Common, Often-Missed Condition Affecting Millions Of Americanson May 15, 2025 at 7:28 am
A new study reveals a surprising contributor to early-onset colorectal cancer, a condition that is both widespread and frequently overlooked.
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Republican Senator Dismisses Protests Against Medicaid Cuts: 'They're Probably Hired to Do That'on May 14, 2025 at 9:37 pm
Senator Roger Marshall said demonstrators protesting Medicaid cuts were "probably hired," and dismissed their concerns as a "sugar high" from pandemic spending.
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Living Near This Popular Sports Facility May Triple Your Risk Of Parkinson's Diseaseon May 14, 2025 at 8:13 am
A recent study revealed that residents living within two miles of this popular sports facility are at nearly three times the risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
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U.S. Halts Animal Imports From Mexico As Flesh-Eating New World Screwworm Sparks Alarmon May 14, 2025 at 6:42 am
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a halt on imports of cattle, bison, and horses through the southern border.
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A Guide for Becoming a Medical Virtual Assistanton May 14, 2025 at 12:08 am
This guide walks you through everything you need to know about becoming a medical virtual assistant—what it involves, the skills required, and how to succeed in this thriving field.