Contributions from donors like you have helped us advance life-enhancing research in cancer, chronic respiratory and metabolic conditions, infectious and rare diseases, and more. Friends like you enable our researchers to conduct hundreds of studies and clinical trials, acquire state-of-the-art equipment, and discover breakthrough treatments for the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.
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Letter from our CEO
I’ve spent my first six months as President and CEO of The Lundquist Institute listening to our faculty, staff, patients, and partners, and I’m more convinced than ever that The Lundquist Institute can set the standard for turning patient- and community-inspired ideas into real-world cures.
Your generosity is what makes that possible. With supporters like you, our research teams are already advancing new diagnostics, therapies, and preventive strategies that will touch lives far beyond our campus.
As we move forward, our focus is clear: accelerate discovery and delivery. Together, we will grow TLI into the nation’s leading biomedical research institution, identifying critical health breakthroughs and rapidly getting them to the people who need them most.
Thank you for joining us on this journey. I’m honored to have you as a partner in the impact we’re creating today—and for generations to come.
Joe W. Ramos, PhD
President and CEO
Recent Accomplishments
Explore stories that highlight how our research, supporters, and community are shaping the future of biomedical innovation and advances in human health.
Research
Nature Communications Study from The Lundquist Institute Identifies Molecular Mechanism Underlying Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
TLI scientists shed new light on peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) causes, a rare and life-threatening form of pregnancy-related heart failure. Michelle L. Matter, PhD, and her team reveal that the gene PTRH2 help the maternal heart adapt to pregnancy-induced stress.
Dr. Rajesh K. Garg Recognized for Key Contributions to the 2026 ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has formally recognized Dr. Rajesh K. Garg, MD, for his important contributions to the 2026 ADA Standards of Care in Diabetes, one of the most influential and widely referenced clinical guidelines in global diabetes care.
Education
Building a Future in Medicine: How High School STAR Fellow Bryce Tom Found His Place in Infectious Disease Research
Eager to pave his own path forward, Tom—a recent graduate from Palos Verdes Peninsula High School—joined his high school’s science research program where he was first exposed to the field of biomedical research.
A Conversation with Abdullah and Prudencio, The Lundquist Institute’s PhD Program Graduates
We sat down with The Lundquist Institute’s PhD program graduates, Abdullah Alqarihi, PhD and Prudencio Merino, PhD, to reflect on their journeys—from the challenges of research and self-doubt to moments of discovery and mentorship.
Community
The Lundquist Institute’s Medical-Financial Partnership Awarded $3.42M from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to Expand Innovative Health and Financial Care Model
The Lundquist Institute is proud to announce that its Medical-Financial Partnership (MFP), co-directed by Monique Holguin, LCSW, PhD, and Adam Schickedanz, MD, PhD, has been awarded a $3.42 million grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.
The Lundquist Institute Awarded $9 Million to Launch Community Center of Excellence for Regenerative Medicine
TLI Investigators Christina Wang, MD and Lynda Polgreen, MD, MS have been awarded $9 million from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to establish the South Los Angeles Community Center of Excellence for Regenerative Medicine (SoLA-CCERM) at TLI.
Support TLI
Become part of our story. When you give to The Lundquist Institute, you’re not just supporting science, you’re helping write the next chapter of medical discovery. Your tax-deductible gift drives innovations that improve lives across the globe and ensures we remain at the forefront of research that changes the world.
