Events

Wed, Mar 25 2026, 12 - 1pm

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Rady Children's Health & University of California, Irvine Distinguished Lecture Series | Steven J. Jonas, MD, PhD

"Efficient Gene Delivery: New Approaches to Treating Cancer and Cystic Fibrosis," with Steven J. Jonas, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Fri, Mar 27 - Sun, Mar 29 2026

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UC Irvine Digestive Health Summit

Built on decades of legacy and reimagined for the future, the UCI Health Digestive Health Summit is where the next era of gastrointestinal care takes shape. Through interactive sessions and expert-led discussions, attendees gain practical, clinic-ready insights rooted in academic research and real-world innovation.

Tue, Mar 31 2026, 7 - 8am

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Physician Scientist Collective Network Event | Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) 101

The Physician Scientist Collective Distinguished Speaker Series features speakers from diverse medical fields across national academic institutions who share their experiences and insights on physician-scientist careers.

Fri, Apr 3 2026, 11am - 12pm

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UC Irvine Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center | 2025–26 Stem Cell Seminar Series | David Mack, PhD

"Using 3D-Engineered Cardiac & Skeletal Muscle Tissues for DMD Disease Modeling & Drug Discovery"

Tue, Apr 7 2026, 7 - 8pm

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2026 Community Lecture Series: Age-related Macular Degeneration

Changes in vision and long-term prevention. Speakers: Andrew Browne, MD, PhD, and Stephanie Lu, MD

Tue, Apr 7 2026, 7 - 8pm

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UC Irvine Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center | 2026 Community Lecture Series | Tayloria Adams, PhD & Tia Wilson, PhD Candidate

“Beyond the Mix: How Sorting Mesenchymal Stem Cells Could Improve Clinical Outcomes”

Wed, Apr 15 2026, 12 - 1pm

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Rady Children's Health & University of California, Irvine Distinguished Lecture Series | Aaron Nagiel, MD, PhD

"New Frontiers in Retinal Gene Therapy," with Aaron Nagiel, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine of USC

Fri, May 1 2026, 11am - 12pm

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UC Irvine Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center | 2025–26 Stem Cell Seminar Series | Christopher Pin, PhD

"Defining Epigenetic Mediators in Pancreatic Cancer Initiation & Progression"

Tue, May 5 2026, 7 - 8pm

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2026 Community Lecture Series: Cataracts

Taking the stress out of cataract surgery. Speaker: Matthew Wade, MD

Tue, May 5 2026, 7 - 8pm

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UC Irvine Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center | 2026 Community Lecture Series | Devon Lawson, PhD & Tim McMullen, PhD

“Stem Cell Immunotherapies for Breast Cancer Metastasis”