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Exploring Allergic Asthma: Nicholas Jendzjowsky, PhD featured on VuMedi
Nicholas Jendzjowsky, PhD, investigator at The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation, is sharing his research and expertise on VuMedi, an educational platform for medical professionals. VuMedi…
Education, ResearchApril 10, 2026 -
The Lundquist Institute Researchers Discover New Immune Pathway That Strengthens Oral Mucosal Defenses Against Fungal Infection
A research team led by Marc Swidergall, PhD, investigator at The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation with an academic appointment as Assistant Professor-in-Residence at the David…
ResearchApril 6, 2026 -
The Lundquist Institute Hosts 4th Annual Trainee Symposium, Showcasing the Next Generation of Scientific Discovery
On March 20, 2026, The Lundquist Institute (TLI) welcomed trainees, investigators, and collaborators to its 4th Annual Trainee Symposium—an afternoon dedicated to highlighting emerging scientific talent…
Education, ResearchApril 2, 2026 -
Shaped by Service, Driven by Discovery: Meet Dr. Priya Uppuluri
For Priya Uppuluri, PhD, science was never something distant. Growing up in Mumbai, she saw firsthand what it meant when a diagnosis was right, when treatment moved…
CommunityMarch 30, 2026 -
The Future Begins Now: Dr. Ramos Unveils New Innovation Hubs and Scientific Leadership at State of the Institute
The Lundquist Institute launches four Innovation Hubs and a strengthened Scientific Leadership team to accelerate translational research and community impact. At this year’s State of the Institute address,…
LeadershipMarch 19, 2026 -
TLI Featured in LA Business Journal Special Report on “Bioscience”
In their February 16, 2026 issue, Los Angeles Business Journal reporter Howard Fine highlighted The Lundquist Institute as a major research hub in Southern California and…
LeadershipMarch 3, 2026 -
In Memoriam: Dr. Harriet S. Kaplan (1929–2026)
Dr. Harriet Smith Kaplan, a pioneering psychiatrist, devoted physician, beloved mentor, and former investigator at The Lundquist Institute (TLI), passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at the age of 96.…
DonorFebruary 24, 2026 -
The Uppuluri Lab Receives NIH R21 Funding to Advance Mucosal Immunity Research in Fungal Infection
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Priya Uppuluri, PhD, investigator at The Lundquist Institute, and her team an R21 grant to investigate newly discovered…
ResearchFebruary 20, 2026 -
Researchers identify promising immunotherapy strategy to enhance immune response in pancreatic cancer
Delphine J. Lee, MD, investigator at The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation, and a team of researchers identified a new immunotherapy strategy that may help overcome one…
ResearchFebruary 19, 2026 -
Taking the Guesswork Out of Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the joints. This causes pain, stiffness, swelling, and can lead…
ResearchFebruary 10, 2026