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The Swidergall Lab receives NIH/NIAID funding to advance neonatal immunity research
Candida albicans, a common fungus found in and on the body, is typically harmless but can cause disease in immunocompromised individuals. In humans, colonization of the…
ResearchAugust 27, 2025 -
The Lundquist Institute’s Peter Liu, MD, PhD Awarded Prestigious NIH R01 Grant to Investigate Diabetes Risk in Night Shift Workers
The Lundquist Institute (TLI) is proud to announce that Peter Liu, MBBS, PhD, a distinguished investigator in Translational Genomics and Population Sciences, has been awarded a…
ResearchAugust 26, 2025 -
Riding the Waves of Research: Lessons from My Time as a High School Summer Fellow at The Lundquist Institute
Article by Riya Singh, 2025 High School Summer Fellow From Directions to Discovery School teaches us how to follow directions. My time at The Lundquist Institute…
EducationAugust 26, 2025 -
Breath of Life: LA Scientist’s Innovation Earns Global Applause, Including from Bill Gates
A medical breakthrough born in Los Angeles is being hailed as a global lifesaver. It caught the attention of Bill Gates, who called it “kind of a…
ResearchAugust 26, 2025 -
The Lundquist Institute Scientist Nicholas Jendzjowsky, PhD Receives Prestigious NIH Grant to Advance Pneumonia Research
The Lundquist Institute is proud to announce that Nicholas Jendzjowsky, PhD and his research team have been awarded a highly competitive $3.3 million, five-year R01 grant…
ResearchAugust 21, 2025 -
Advancing Life Science, Advancing Health: US Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., visits The Lundquist Institute
At The Lundquist Institute, every breakthrough begins with a shared commitment to advancing life science, to innovation, and most importantly, to all of us locally and…
Community, Education, ResearchAugust 19, 2025 -
Transforming the Fight Against Deadly Fungal Infections: TLI Secures Over $11 Million in NIH Funding
The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA is proud to announce that Dr. Ashraf S. Ibrahim has been awarded a major research grant from the…
ResearchAugust 7, 2025 -
From Personal Passion to Strategic Impact: The Lundquist Institute’s Philanthropic Champions
As a child, Melanie Lundquist and her family had a deeply personal connection to Tay-Sachs disease, a rare genetic condition that destroys nerve cells in the…
DonorAugust 5, 2025 -
A Life of Purpose: Honoring Ginny Bleier’s Legacy at The Lundquist Institute
Virginia “Ginny” Bleier lived a life defined by curiosity, compassion, and adventure. A dedicated nurse, lifelong learner, and passionate traveler, Ginny’s warmth and generosity touched everyone…
DonorAugust 1, 2025 -
UCLA CTSI at The Lundquist Institute Hosts WINN CIPP Summer Program to Empower Future Clinical Researchers
This summer, the UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) at The Lundquist Institute is proud to once again serve as a host site for the…
EducationJuly 31, 2025