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Rethinking Fasted Exercise: What Really Matters for Results
Do you exercise in the morning on an empty stomach? If so, Nicholas Tiller, PhD, research associate at The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation, wants you to…
April 16, 2026 -
Dr. Christian De Virgilio’s Acclaimed Surgical Textbook Reaches Its Third Edition
Surgery: A Case-Based Clinical Review has become a proven, premier resource for preparing medical students for the surgical shelf exam and clinical wards. Edited by Christian De Virgilio, MD,…
EducationApril 15, 2026 -
Exploring Allergic Asthma: Nicholas Jendzjowsky, PhD featured on VuMedi
Nicholas Jendzjowsky, PhD, investigator at The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation, is sharing his research and expertise on VuMedi, an educational platform for medical professionals. VuMedi…
Education, ResearchApril 10, 2026 -
The Lundquist Institute Researchers Discover New Immune Pathway That Strengthens Oral Mucosal Defenses Against Fungal Infection
A research team led by Marc Swidergall, PhD, investigator at The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation with an academic appointment as Assistant Professor-in-Residence at the David…
ResearchApril 6, 2026 -
In Memoriam: Delbert A. Fisher, MD
A Legacy of Discovery, Leadership, and Impact at The Lundquist Institute Delbert A. Fisher, MD, an internationally recognized leader in pediatric endocrinology and a key contributor to the history…
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The Lundquist Institute Hosts 4th Annual Trainee Symposium, Showcasing the Next Generation of Scientific Discovery
On March 20, 2026, The Lundquist Institute (TLI) welcomed trainees, investigators, and collaborators to its 4th Annual Trainee Symposium—an afternoon dedicated to highlighting emerging scientific talent…
Education, ResearchApril 2, 2026 -

Shaped by Service, Driven by Discovery: Meet Dr. Priya Uppuluri
For Priya Uppuluri, PhD, science was never something distant. Growing up in Mumbai, she saw firsthand what it meant when a diagnosis was right, when treatment moved…
CommunityMarch 30, 2026 -
The Future Begins Now: Dr. Ramos Unveils New Innovation Hubs and Scientific Leadership at State of the Institute
The Lundquist Institute launches four Innovation Hubs and a strengthened Scientific Leadership team to accelerate translational research and community impact. At this year’s State of the Institute address,…
LeadershipMarch 19, 2026 -
TLI Featured in LA Business Journal Special Report on “Bioscience”
In their February 16, 2026 issue, Los Angeles Business Journal reporter Howard Fine highlighted The Lundquist Institute as a major research hub in Southern California and…
LeadershipMarch 3, 2026 -
In Memoriam: Dr. Harriet S. Kaplan (1929–2026)
Dr. Harriet Smith Kaplan, a pioneering psychiatrist, devoted physician, beloved mentor, and former investigator at The Lundquist Institute (TLI), passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at the age of 96.…
DonorFebruary 24, 2026








