Integrative Mitochondrial Physiology and Metabolism

The University of Rochester Medical Center has a longstanding commitment to advancing mitochondrial biology and metabolism research. Established in 2002, the Mitochondrial Research and Innovation Group (MRIG) began as a multidisciplinary program within the Departments of Anesthesiology and Pharmacology & Physiology. In 2026, the program expanded its focus and was renamed the Mitochondrial and Metabolic Research Center (MMRC).

The MMRC hosts weekly Mitochondria and Metabolism Meetings (MMM), which unite laboratories with a shared goal of understanding mitochondrial function and metabolism to address human disease. These meetings provide a collaborative environment for discussing research conducted by graduate students, postdoctoral associates, and visiting scholars, as well as reviewing recent journal articles and conferences. MMM fosters a rigorous yet supportive atmosphere, helping trainees develop essential skills for conducting and presenting world-class mitochondrial research.

Research within the MMRC spans a wide range of models, including tissue culture, animal models such as C. elegans, zebrafish, and mice, as well as clinical trials and human research. The group integrates approaches from biophysics and biochemistry to physiology and clinical outcomes, offering a comprehensive perspective on mitochondrial function and metabolism.

Join us every Thursday, 9:00 am in the Fenn Room (URMC 4.6325). Our laboratories are always looking for new mitochondriacs! 

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