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Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series
Learn from UCI BioSci faculty and distinguished guest speakers presenting timely topics related to the biology of disease, environment, sustainability, evolution and more.
About the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture
The Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series was created in 2014 by Dean LaFerla with the goal of sharing with the public the important research being conducted at UCI BioSci. Held quarterly, these events have become one of the best examples of UCI’s public outreach.
Upcoming Lectures
Crystal Cove Auditorium – UCI Student Center
Dean’s Distinguished Lecture – Spring 2024
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the event for registration. Lecture from 4 to 5 p.mLight refreshments and beverages will be available during the reception from 5 to 6 p.m. Precious Birds and Flying Flowers:...
April 10, 2024, 4:00 pm
Past Lectures
Featuring: Thomas Poulos, PhD
February 2024
Designing Drugs for Human Diseases Using Structural Biology
Featuring: Aimee Edinger, VMD/PhD
October 2023
Redirecting Cellular Traffic to Treat Cancer and Obesity
November 2022
Looking to a Future Without Alzheimer’s:
A Discussion on Research, Challenges and Trends
Featuring: Frank M. LaFerla, PhD, Joshua Grill, PhD, David Sultzer, MD , Deborah Levy.
February 2021
COVID 19 – Moving Beyond the Pandemic:
A Discussion on Research, New Strains, Testing, Neurological Challenges and Vaccines
Featuring: Michael J. Buchmeier, PhD, John Gerace, Thomas E. Lane, PhD, Ilhem Messaoudi, PhD, and Andrew Noymer, PhD. Moderated by BioSci Dean Frank M. LaFerla, PhD.
Featuring: Thomas Lane, PhD
November 2020
COVID-19 and the Impact on the Central Nervous System
Questions?
If you have any questions about the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series, please contact biosci-events@uci.edu. For media inquiries please contact the marketing and communications team.