"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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Sudden Dizziness Standing Up? POTS Symptoms, Low Blood Pressure, and Dizziness Standing Up Explainedon December 15, 2025 at 3:12 pm
Learn why dizziness standing up happens, how to spot POTS symptoms versus low blood pressure, and when recurring episodes mean it's time to see a doctor.
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Night Muscle Cramps: Top Leg Cramps Causes, Electrolytes Imbalance, and How to Stop the Painon December 15, 2025 at 3:12 pm
Discover why night muscle cramps strike, key leg cramps causes, and how electrolytes imbalance, hydration, and stretches help you relieve pain and prevent future episodes.
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Chest Tightness Causes: The Hidden Triggers Behind Anxiety Chest Pain and Non-Cardiac Chest Painon December 15, 2025 at 3:11 pm
Learn about chest tightness causes beyond heart issues, including anxiety chest pain and non-cardiac chest pain, plus symptoms, red flags, and when to seek medical help.
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Why Your Heart Skips a Beat: Benign Heart Palpitations vs Dangerous Arrhythmia Signson December 15, 2025 at 3:11 pm
Why a heart skip beat is often harmless, how benign palpitations feel, real arrhythmia signs to watch for, and when to see a doctor.
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Dermatologists Reveal Skin Aging Causes in Hot Climates and Harsh UV Exposure Effectson December 15, 2025 at 3:09 pm
Dermatologists explain why skin ages faster in hot climates, focusing on skin aging causes, UV exposure effects, and proven ways to slow damage.
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High Uric Acid Warning: Hidden Gout Triggers in Purine Foods You Eat Every Dayon December 13, 2025 at 8:40 pm
Discover how high uric acid, gout triggers, and purine foods are connected, plus practical diet tips to prevent painful gout attacks and support joint health.