
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 at 5:00pm PT
Location: Torrance, California
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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].
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.

Joe and Farima Czyzyk
2026 Investigator Awards
For exceptional research accomplishments and made significant contributions to TLI.
Frank J. DeSantis Investigator Award

Harry B. Rossiter, PhD
Investigator, The Lundquist Institute
Richard E. Weitzman Investigator Award

Eiji Yoshihara, PhD
Investigator, The Lundquist Institute
2026 One TLI Staff Achievement Award
In recognition of significant contributions, exceptional collaboration, and dedicated service to The Lundquist Institute.

Karen Mayo, MBA, DBA, ThD
Vice President, Facilities and Support Operations

Wendy Rafkin
Program Director, Infectious Diseases & Molecular Medicine
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