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News

Welcome to the latest from The Lundquist Institute, where scientific discovery meets real-world impact. Explore stories that highlight how our research, supporters, and community are shaping the future of biomedical innovation and advances in human health.

Recent News and Stories

Opening New Pathways for Discovery: Celebrating the Launch of SPRINT CIRM SRL Core at TLI

Opening New Pathways for Discovery: Celebrating the Launch of SPRINT CIRM SRL Core at TLI

Fighting Drug-Resistant Fungi: NIH Funds Innovative Antifungal Research at The Lundquist Institute

Research Suggests Nicotine Exposure May Impact Heart Health Beyond One Generation

Dr. Al Alam Awarded NIH Grant to Enhance Research Infrastructure

Research Identifies Genetic Clues to Heart Valve Disease, Opening New Paths for Prevention

New Study Identifies Promising Marker for Cardiovascular Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

A Faster Future for Medicine

May 13, 2026

Turning Rare Disease Research into Everyday Hope

April 27, 2026

In Memoriam: Dr. Harriet S. Kaplan (1929–2026)

February 24, 2026

From Personal Passion to Strategic Impact: The Lundquist Institute’s Philanthropic Champions

August 5, 2025

A Life of Purpose: Honoring Ginny Bleier’s Legacy at The Lundquist Institute

August 1, 2025

Charting the Future of TLI with CEO Joe W. Ramos, PhD

April 24, 2025

Lundquist Institute Investigator Dr. Matt Budoff Receives $1 Million Gift from the Stanley W. Ekstrom Foundation

November 22, 2022

The Lundquist Institute Receives $1.5 Million Gift from Farima and Joseph Czyzyk to Make Life-Saving Technology Accessible to the Public

October 27, 2022

Shaped by Service, Driven by Discovery: Meet Dr. Priya Uppuluri

March 30, 2026

The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation Receives Funding to Strengthen Hospital-Based Violence Prevention Workforce

January 15, 2026

Reframing HIV Prevention Through Community, Trust, and Equity

December 4, 2025

The Lundquist Institute’s Medical-Financial Partnership Awarded $3.42M from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to Expand Innovative Health and Financial Care Model

November 13, 2025

From Battlefield to Bench: Jeff Chen’s Mission to Heal

November 11, 2025

The Heart of WIC: Marisela Montoya Turns Experience into Empowerment

November 6, 2025

The Lundquist Institute Awarded $9 Million to Launch Community Center of Excellence for Regenerative Medicine

October 30, 2025

From Rural India to Prestigious Medical Institute: How Dr. Rajesh Garg Instills Meaning in Medicine

October 22, 2025

Rethinking Fasted Exercise: What Really Matters for Results

April 16, 2026

Dr. Christian De Virgilio’s Acclaimed Surgical Textbook Reaches Its Third Edition

April 15, 2026

Exploring Allergic Asthma: Nicholas Jendzjowsky, PhD featured on VuMedi

April 10, 2026

The Lundquist Institute Hosts 4th Annual Trainee Symposium, Showcasing the Next Generation of Scientific Discovery

April 2, 2026

Building a Future in Medicine: How High School STAR Program Fellow Bryce Tom Found His Place in Infectious Disease Research

December 17, 2025

A Conversation with Abdullah and Prudencio, TLI’s PhD Program Graduates

October 14, 2025

From Pipettes to Progress: My Journey Through the High School STAR Program at TLI

September 8, 2025

Riding the Waves of Research: Lessons from My Time as a High School STAR Program Fellow at The Lundquist Institute

August 26, 2025

Opening New Pathways for Discovery: Celebrating the Launch of SPRINT CIRM SRL Core at TLI

June 3, 2026

The Future Begins Now: Dr. Ramos Unveils New Innovation Hubs and Scientific Leadership at State of the Institute

March 19, 2026

TLI Featured in LA Business Journal Special Report on “Bioscience”

March 3, 2026

Honoring Discovery and Dedication: Legends 2025 Celebrates Innovation at The Lundquist Institute

November 4, 2025

Welcoming Andrew Foster to The Lundquist Institute’s Board of Directors

October 9, 2025

Principal Investigator Paul Mathews, PhD Joins The Lundquist Institute’s Board of Directors

September 18, 2025

The Lundquist Institute Welcomes Mathias Schmidt, PD, PhD, to Its Board of Directors

September 18, 2025

Advancing Life Science, Advancing Health: US Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., visits The Lundquist Institute

August 19, 2025