The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA
@thelundquist.bsky.social
The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is a leading nonprofit research organization in Los Angeles County’s life sciences ecosystem, dedicated to advancing medical research and enhancing patient care since 1952.
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Each month, Science and Your Health highlights leading research on factors that impact our health. For November, we focus on mental health and aging. Join us on 11/13 with TLI Investigator Ira Lesser, MD. Register today! bit.ly/sayhlesser
#HealthyAging #LAevents #FutureOfHealth #ScienceOfAging
#HealthyAging #LAevents #FutureOfHealth #ScienceOfAging
TLI's Medical-Financial Partnership (MFP), which addresses the economic root causes of health disparities, has been awarded a $3.44 million grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to expand its innovative model integration financial and health care services for families. Read more: bit.ly/49jN4iW
November 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
TLI's Medical-Financial Partnership (MFP), which addresses the economic root causes of health disparities, has been awarded a $3.44 million grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to expand its innovative model integration financial and health care services for families. Read more: bit.ly/49jN4iW
The Lundquist Institute, together with its start-up company Vitalex Biosciences, is proud to announce a significant advancement in fungal vaccine research supported by a highly competitive $40 million contract from the NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: bit.ly/48cBJA4
November 12, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The Lundquist Institute, together with its start-up company Vitalex Biosciences, is proud to announce a significant advancement in fungal vaccine research supported by a highly competitive $40 million contract from the NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: bit.ly/48cBJA4
This #VeteransDay, we honor those who have served, and continue to serve, in ways that advance healing and hope. 🇺🇸
From battlefield medicine to the lab bench, we’re proud to share TLI Research Intern's Jeff's story of resilience, growth, and the science of service: bit.ly/47yAM4W
From battlefield medicine to the lab bench, we’re proud to share TLI Research Intern's Jeff's story of resilience, growth, and the science of service: bit.ly/47yAM4W
November 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
This #VeteransDay, we honor those who have served, and continue to serve, in ways that advance healing and hope. 🇺🇸
From battlefield medicine to the lab bench, we’re proud to share TLI Research Intern's Jeff's story of resilience, growth, and the science of service: bit.ly/47yAM4W
From battlefield medicine to the lab bench, we’re proud to share TLI Research Intern's Jeff's story of resilience, growth, and the science of service: bit.ly/47yAM4W
The Lundquist Institute’s Dong Chang, MD has been awarded a $3.16 million NIH grant to improve the quality and humanity of care for patients with critical illnesses.
See how this could transform ICU treatment across LA County’s public hospitals and @kaiser-permanente.bsky.social: bit.ly/47KTs0e
See how this could transform ICU treatment across LA County’s public hospitals and @kaiser-permanente.bsky.social: bit.ly/47KTs0e
November 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The Lundquist Institute’s Dong Chang, MD has been awarded a $3.16 million NIH grant to improve the quality and humanity of care for patients with critical illnesses.
See how this could transform ICU treatment across LA County’s public hospitals and @kaiser-permanente.bsky.social: bit.ly/47KTs0e
See how this could transform ICU treatment across LA County’s public hospitals and @kaiser-permanente.bsky.social: bit.ly/47KTs0e
TLI recently hosted the annual Legends event — an evening celebrating the exceptional scientists, leaders, and community partners driving biomedical innovation and improving lives through translational research.
Discover this year’s inspiring honorees and relive the highlights: bit.ly/4ormlFS
Discover this year’s inspiring honorees and relive the highlights: bit.ly/4ormlFS
November 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
TLI recently hosted the annual Legends event — an evening celebrating the exceptional scientists, leaders, and community partners driving biomedical innovation and improving lives through translational research.
Discover this year’s inspiring honorees and relive the highlights: bit.ly/4ormlFS
Discover this year’s inspiring honorees and relive the highlights: bit.ly/4ormlFS
Your generosity makes it possible for us to pioneer new treatments and invest in the next generation of biomedical innovators.🔬💡
Right now, every donation is being matched 1:1 by Melanie and Richard Lundquist through year-end. Together, we can shape a healthier tomorrow: bit.ly/fueldiscovery
Right now, every donation is being matched 1:1 by Melanie and Richard Lundquist through year-end. Together, we can shape a healthier tomorrow: bit.ly/fueldiscovery
November 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Your generosity makes it possible for us to pioneer new treatments and invest in the next generation of biomedical innovators.🔬💡
Right now, every donation is being matched 1:1 by Melanie and Richard Lundquist through year-end. Together, we can shape a healthier tomorrow: bit.ly/fueldiscovery
Right now, every donation is being matched 1:1 by Melanie and Richard Lundquist through year-end. Together, we can shape a healthier tomorrow: bit.ly/fueldiscovery
Each month, Science and Your Health highlights leading research on factors that impact our health. For November, we focus on mental health and aging. Join us on 11/13 with TLI Investigator Ira Lesser, MD. Register today! bit.ly/sayhlesser
#HealthyAging #LAevents #FutureOfHealth #ScienceOfAging
#HealthyAging #LAevents #FutureOfHealth #ScienceOfAging
November 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Each month, Science and Your Health highlights leading research on factors that impact our health. For November, we focus on mental health and aging. Join us on 11/13 with TLI Investigator Ira Lesser, MD. Register today! bit.ly/sayhlesser
#HealthyAging #LAevents #FutureOfHealth #ScienceOfAging
#HealthyAging #LAevents #FutureOfHealth #ScienceOfAging
The Lundquist Institute is proud to partner with the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) in advancing equitable access for patients to participate in cutting-edge #StemCell and #GeneTherapy clinical trials.🔬Read more: bit.ly/4nzn7PI
October 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The Lundquist Institute is proud to partner with the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) in advancing equitable access for patients to participate in cutting-edge #StemCell and #GeneTherapy clinical trials.🔬Read more: bit.ly/4nzn7PI
Shaped by his experiences in rural India, TLI Investigator Rajesh Garg, MD has built a career defined by empathy, excellence, and purpose.
Now at The Lundquist Institute, Dr. Garg is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of physicians—teaching not just #medicine, but meaning: bit.ly/4ngrkrz
Now at The Lundquist Institute, Dr. Garg is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of physicians—teaching not just #medicine, but meaning: bit.ly/4ngrkrz
October 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Shaped by his experiences in rural India, TLI Investigator Rajesh Garg, MD has built a career defined by empathy, excellence, and purpose.
Now at The Lundquist Institute, Dr. Garg is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of physicians—teaching not just #medicine, but meaning: bit.ly/4ngrkrz
Now at The Lundquist Institute, Dr. Garg is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of physicians—teaching not just #medicine, but meaning: bit.ly/4ngrkrz
TLI Investigators Asghar Abbasi, PhD and William Stringer, MD have discovered a potential #biomarker that could shed light on why some people continue to experience symptoms long after their initial infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, also known as “long #COVID.” 🧬
Read more: bit.ly/47hO4ml
Read more: bit.ly/47hO4ml
October 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
TLI Investigators Asghar Abbasi, PhD and William Stringer, MD have discovered a potential #biomarker that could shed light on why some people continue to experience symptoms long after their initial infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, also known as “long #COVID.” 🧬
Read more: bit.ly/47hO4ml
Read more: bit.ly/47hO4ml
This #BreastCancer Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the value of proactive screening and the future of breast cancer research through the work of Christine Dauphine, MD, TLI Investigator and Director of the Breast Clinic at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center: bit.ly/4qw5DXi 🔬 #Immunotherapy #Mammogram
Bridging Research and Care: Dr. Christine Dauphine on Breast Cancer Risk and Prevention
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month -- a time to educate, empower, and encourage proactive screening.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
This #BreastCancer Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the value of proactive screening and the future of breast cancer research through the work of Christine Dauphine, MD, TLI Investigator and Director of the Breast Clinic at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center: bit.ly/4qw5DXi 🔬 #Immunotherapy #Mammogram
Meet the trailblazers behind our #PhD program, Abdullah Alqarihi and Prudencio Merino.🔬🎓
As graduates of TLI's pioneering program, they share the challenges and moments of breakthrough that shaped their growth — and how their work is already influencing science beyond the lab: bit.ly/3WfvapO
As graduates of TLI's pioneering program, they share the challenges and moments of breakthrough that shaped their growth — and how their work is already influencing science beyond the lab: bit.ly/3WfvapO
October 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Meet the trailblazers behind our #PhD program, Abdullah Alqarihi and Prudencio Merino.🔬🎓
As graduates of TLI's pioneering program, they share the challenges and moments of breakthrough that shaped their growth — and how their work is already influencing science beyond the lab: bit.ly/3WfvapO
As graduates of TLI's pioneering program, they share the challenges and moments of breakthrough that shaped their growth — and how their work is already influencing science beyond the lab: bit.ly/3WfvapO
In a new review from TLI, Investigators Carrie Ferguson, PhD and @harrybrossiter.bsky.social present evidence that, for most individuals, combining #resistance and #endurance training can be complementary — not contradictory — in boosting performance and overall #health: bit.ly/3J2fyTA.
Power and Endurance: A New Review from The Lundquist Institute Says They Might Actually Be Teammates
A new review from TLI Investigators Carrie Ferguson, PhD and Harry Rossiter, PhD offers a fresh perspective on the interaction between power and endurance training.
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October 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM
In a new review from TLI, Investigators Carrie Ferguson, PhD and @harrybrossiter.bsky.social present evidence that, for most individuals, combining #resistance and #endurance training can be complementary — not contradictory — in boosting performance and overall #health: bit.ly/3J2fyTA.
In his Origin Story, TLI Investigator Dr. Richard Casaburi reflects on how each unexpected turn became an opportunity to learn, grow, and lead — ultimately shaping a 52-year legacy in pulmonary research and mentorship at The Lundquist Institute: bit.ly/47rHmKc
#Leadership #Innovation #ScienceStory
#Leadership #Innovation #ScienceStory
October 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
In his Origin Story, TLI Investigator Dr. Richard Casaburi reflects on how each unexpected turn became an opportunity to learn, grow, and lead — ultimately shaping a 52-year legacy in pulmonary research and mentorship at The Lundquist Institute: bit.ly/47rHmKc
#Leadership #Innovation #ScienceStory
#Leadership #Innovation #ScienceStory
Inside #melanoma tumors, scientists have found something unexpected — bacteria that may hold vital clues about cancer outcomes.🔬
A new study led by TLI Investigator Dr. Delphine Lee examines how these microbial communities are associated with cancer recurrence. Read more: bit.ly/3IEO6Lw
A new study led by TLI Investigator Dr. Delphine Lee examines how these microbial communities are associated with cancer recurrence. Read more: bit.ly/3IEO6Lw
October 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Inside #melanoma tumors, scientists have found something unexpected — bacteria that may hold vital clues about cancer outcomes.🔬
A new study led by TLI Investigator Dr. Delphine Lee examines how these microbial communities are associated with cancer recurrence. Read more: bit.ly/3IEO6Lw
A new study led by TLI Investigator Dr. Delphine Lee examines how these microbial communities are associated with cancer recurrence. Read more: bit.ly/3IEO6Lw
A recent clinical study led by TLI Investigator Dr. Loren Miller explored dalbavancin as a potential alternative to weeks of daily IV antibiotics for patients with complicated Staphylococcus aureus or "staph infection."🔬
Read more: bit.ly/3WjDbKa.
#Innovation #Research #Infections #ClinicalStudy
Read more: bit.ly/3WjDbKa.
#Innovation #Research #Infections #ClinicalStudy
October 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
A recent clinical study led by TLI Investigator Dr. Loren Miller explored dalbavancin as a potential alternative to weeks of daily IV antibiotics for patients with complicated Staphylococcus aureus or "staph infection."🔬
Read more: bit.ly/3WjDbKa.
#Innovation #Research #Infections #ClinicalStudy
Read more: bit.ly/3WjDbKa.
#Innovation #Research #Infections #ClinicalStudy
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we unfortunately had to cancel tomorrow's Science and Your Health. We are working to reschedule this event. New date to be announced - stay tuned!
You're invited! On October 1 TLI's Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Executive Director Marisela Montoya, EdD will explore how the program's infrastructure can enhance translational research and improve community-based models of care.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3VojAYT. #community #LAevents
Register here: https://bit.ly/3VojAYT. #community #LAevents
September 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we unfortunately had to cancel tomorrow's Science and Your Health. We are working to reschedule this event. New date to be announced - stay tuned!
We hope to see you at Legends 2025 on October 21 — an extraordinary evening celebrating the pioneering researchers who are shaping the future of health and innovation in Los Angeles County and beyond!🔬🚀
For event info and tickets, visit lundquist.org/legends2025/
#LAevents #HealthInnovation
For event info and tickets, visit lundquist.org/legends2025/
#LAevents #HealthInnovation
September 23, 2025 at 10:13 PM
We hope to see you at Legends 2025 on October 21 — an extraordinary evening celebrating the pioneering researchers who are shaping the future of health and innovation in Los Angeles County and beyond!🔬🚀
For event info and tickets, visit lundquist.org/legends2025/
#LAevents #HealthInnovation
For event info and tickets, visit lundquist.org/legends2025/
#LAevents #HealthInnovation
You're invited! On October 1 TLI's Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Executive Director Marisela Montoya, EdD will explore how the program's infrastructure can enhance translational research and improve community-based models of care.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3VojAYT. #community #LAevents
Register here: https://bit.ly/3VojAYT. #community #LAevents
September 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM
You're invited! On October 1 TLI's Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Executive Director Marisela Montoya, EdD will explore how the program's infrastructure can enhance translational research and improve community-based models of care.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3VojAYT. #community #LAevents
Register here: https://bit.ly/3VojAYT. #community #LAevents
This week marks #FungalWeek25 to highlight the growing #publichealth threat posed by fungal infections. 🦠
Our recent stories show our commitment to advancing translational research and the impact of our science. Read more about our work and other critical research at TLI: bit.ly/3VOw24g
Our recent stories show our commitment to advancing translational research and the impact of our science. Read more about our work and other critical research at TLI: bit.ly/3VOw24g
September 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
This week marks #FungalWeek25 to highlight the growing #publichealth threat posed by fungal infections. 🦠
Our recent stories show our commitment to advancing translational research and the impact of our science. Read more about our work and other critical research at TLI: bit.ly/3VOw24g
Our recent stories show our commitment to advancing translational research and the impact of our science. Read more about our work and other critical research at TLI: bit.ly/3VOw24g
A big thank you @repbarragan.bsky.social for this recognition! Your support underscores our commitment to excellence and our dedication to contributing positively to our community.🔬 #MedicalResearch #Innovation #CommunityImpact
Congrats to @thelundquist.bsky.social Institute at Harbor-UCLA on your new federal grant award from the FDA to improve care for people with coronary artery disease. Your work is critical to the health of so many in our #CA44 communities.
September 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM
A big thank you @repbarragan.bsky.social for this recognition! Your support underscores our commitment to excellence and our dedication to contributing positively to our community.🔬 #MedicalResearch #Innovation #CommunityImpact
We're here at the Association of Independent Research Institutes' #AIRI2025 #conference in Washington, D.C.—immersed in powerful conversations with fellow research leaders and peer institutions to advocate for the future of #science and #research! 🧬🔬
September 8, 2025 at 12:14 PM
We're here at the Association of Independent Research Institutes' #AIRI2025 #conference in Washington, D.C.—immersed in powerful conversations with fellow research leaders and peer institutions to advocate for the future of #science and #research! 🧬🔬
TLI's Corporate Ambassador Board (CAB) members gathered with CEO @joewramos.bsky.social, Development AVP Kate Ceredona, and benefactors Melanie and Richard Lundquist to explore new opportunities for engagement in 2026. We are grateful for their commitment in helping drive our mission forward 🚀
September 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
TLI's Corporate Ambassador Board (CAB) members gathered with CEO @joewramos.bsky.social, Development AVP Kate Ceredona, and benefactors Melanie and Richard Lundquist to explore new opportunities for engagement in 2026. We are grateful for their commitment in helping drive our mission forward 🚀
TLI Postdoc Fellow Randa Belgacemi, PhD has received the NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award!
This grant supports her research into how the Hedgehog signaling pathway and primary cilia guide human lung development—important for understanding and treating chronic lung diseases. 🧬
This grant supports her research into how the Hedgehog signaling pathway and primary cilia guide human lung development—important for understanding and treating chronic lung diseases. 🧬
August 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
TLI Postdoc Fellow Randa Belgacemi, PhD has received the NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award!
This grant supports her research into how the Hedgehog signaling pathway and primary cilia guide human lung development—important for understanding and treating chronic lung diseases. 🧬
This grant supports her research into how the Hedgehog signaling pathway and primary cilia guide human lung development—important for understanding and treating chronic lung diseases. 🧬
Our recent event with the @dgsomucla.bsky.social showcased the powerful impact we can achieve when we come together. 💙💛 This collaboration fuels #innovation, education, and patient-centered and care. We’re grateful for our shared mission, values, and commitment to making a lasting difference.
August 29, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Our recent event with the @dgsomucla.bsky.social showcased the powerful impact we can achieve when we come together. 💙💛 This collaboration fuels #innovation, education, and patient-centered and care. We’re grateful for our shared mission, values, and commitment to making a lasting difference.