The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 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

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

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

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

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! 🧬🔬

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. 🧬

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.

From exploring the link between sleep loss and diabetes to unlocking pneumonia immunity, our latest newsletter highlights pioneering #research news, event highlights, and more insights on what's happening at TLI🔬

Keep up with TLI by subscribing to our newsletter, On The Edge: bit.ly/4g1iY4Y

Breath of Life: LA Scientist’s Innovation Earns Global Applause, Including from Bill Gates Frans Walther, MD, PhD, a physician-scientist at The Lundquist Institute, and his research group have developed a low-cost, aerosolized synthetic lung surfactant therapy to treat infant respiratory di...

TLI's Frans Walther and his team have created a low‑cost, aerosolizing lung surfactant therapy that could revolutionize #treatment for premature #infants worldwide. Even @billgates.bsky.social called this medical advancement “kind of a miracle.” Read more: bit.ly/3JSXTNY

TLI Investigator @swidergall-lab.bsky.social and his team received a $449K NIH/NIAID grant to advance #research on neonatal immunity and fungal colonization.🦠🔬 This work introduces a novel neonatal mouse model that better mimics human Candida albicans colonization: bit.ly/469w7FH #Immunology

Exciting news! TLI Investigator @peterliumd.bsky.social
secured a $2.78M NIH R01 grant to study how disrupted #sleep and shiftwork might drive #insulin resistance—offering new insights toward #diabetes prevention for night‑shift workers. Delve into his groundbreaking research: bit.ly/46a30lG

Our Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is a vital #community resource that provides access to nutrition services and educational events like Story Time, promoting school readiness.📚

Learn how WIC finds innovative ways to meet the evolving needs of the families they serve: bit.ly/4mJm8wA 🍎

At ASPC 2025, Dr. Matthew Budoff (Professor of Medicine, Director of Cardiac CT at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center) discusses how artificial intelligence, advanced imaging, and prevention research are transforming cardiovascular care. In this interview, you... Transforming Heart Disease Prevention with Imaging and Innovation

At the American Society for Preventative Cardiology 2025, TLI Investigator Matthew Budoff, MD breaks down how AI, advanced imaging, and breakthrough research are reshaping preventive #cardiology. 🎥 Watch Dr. Budoff's full interview with Cardio Visual to learn more: bit.ly/4662Sn8 #ASPC2025

Meet Melanie and Richard Lundquist, whose deep-rooted passion in advancing life‑saving biomedical research and visionary support have powered transformational change at TLI. Read more about their legacy and heartfelt connection to our mission: bit.ly/3UHbyKs #philanthropy #donorimpact #giving