Legends 2026

Each year, The Lundquist Institute honors outstanding researchers for their groundbreaking discoveries and commitment to finding solutions to the world’s most urgent medical problems.

Save The Date: Legends 2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating excellence, innovation, and impact at The Lundquist Institute’s 2026 Legends Event.

This signature annual gathering brings together leaders, supporters, and champions of scientific discovery to honor those who are shaping the future of health and medicine.

Date: October 14, 2026
Location: Torrance, California

Tickets

Tickets for the 2026 Legends Event go on sale in September. Check back for ticket details, program highlights, and event updates.

Sponsorships

Legends 2026 sponsorships offer meaningful visibility within the TLI community and demonstrate your commitment to accelerating scientific discovery. To explore sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kate Ceredona at (323) 457-1672 or email [email protected].

BECOME A 2026 SPONSOR

MEET THE LEGENDS WHO MADE HISTORY AT TLI

Honoring our 2026 Legends

The Legends celebration event is a very special evening of renewing old friendships and recognizing the many contributions of the current faculty and those whose careers began on the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center campus.

Ashraf S. Ibrahim, PhD

Investigator, The Lundquist Institute

J. Usha Raj, MD, MHA

Professor of Pediatrics, University of Illinois

William W. Stringer, MD, FCCP

Investigator, The Lundquist Institute

2026 Community Catalyst Award Recipient

Presented to an exceptional community member whose unwavering advocacy for The Lundquist Institute amplifies our mission and impact. As a true catalyst for change, their dedication to biomedical research and tireless community engagement continues to inspire progress and foster meaningful connections that advance science and health for all.