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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.

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

Our 2026 Sponsors

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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