Its mission is to improve human health and well- being through basic research, education, and development ventures that transform discoveries into cures.

[7] Scientists at the MDI Biological Laboratory focus on studying regeneration and aging to promote longer, healthier lives.

MDI Biological Laboratory scientists are learning how to reactivate these mechanisms to promote healing in humans.

[8] In 2013 scientists at the MDI Biological Laboratory formed a spin-off company, Novo Biosciences, to explore the potential of MSI-1436, a naturally occurring compound, to speed wound healing and tissue repair in mammals.

In 2014, the Laboratory offered 25 one- or two-week-long courses for Maine undergraduates, medical students, and scientific professionals.

These fellowships provide an extended opportunity for students to work directly with an MDI Biological Laboratory scientist and gain real-world research experience.

[13] In 2021, MDI Biological Labs was awarded a grant under the INBRE program to introduce undergraduate students throughout Maine to cloud computing.

[15] The Community Environmental Health Laboratory (CEHL) works to identify, locate, and remedy threats to public health and the clean waters on and around Mount Desert Island by putting science in the hands of community volunteers, students, and teachers.

The summits bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to develop actionable solutions to critical problems in environmental and public health.