Events

The New Interventional Suite with Jan Kimpen, MD, Chief Medical Officer and SVP at Philips

The CHOC UCI Pediatric Data Science Hub is hosting Jan Kimpen, MD, PhD, the Philips Chief Medical Officer, a position he has held since January 2016. Jan leads the senior Philips clinical community, which consists of approximately 60 MDs and other healthcare professionals. He is the executive sponsor of the Future Health Index, an annual global survey focused on digitalization, access to care, and integration of health systems.

Behind the Scenes at UCI School of Humanities Presents: Humanizing Science – Interdisciplinary Research to Create Lasting Change

Join UCI Humanities Dean Tyrus Miller in conversation with UCI Humanities graduate students for an exclusive virtual presentation. Meet graduate students working at the intersections of humanities and science to imagine and create a better future. A philosophy student studying bias in scientific research; a medical student studying literature; a visual arts student illuminating African American history; and an English student bringing an understanding of social justice to scientific research in order to motivate climate action.

UCI MIND Seminar Series

Topic: Neuropathogenesis of COVID-19
Speaker: Avindra Nath, PhD
The talk will discuss the various types of neurological manifestations with SARS-CoV-2 infection in the acute, subacute and chronic phases of the illness, pathological findings, the overlap between long-COVID and other post-viral syndromes and potential long-term impact. It will emphasize the gaps in knowledge and possible therapeutic targets. A comparison will be made to other pandemics. Note: this event will be held virtually via Zoom and In-Person in Natural Sciences 1114.

UCI MIND Seminar Series

Topic: Why you should care about the choroid plexus
Speaker: Edwin Monuki, MD, PhD
In this talk, Dr. Monuki will discuss common and highly prevalent pathologies of the choroid plexus that precede the earliest biomarkers and neuropathologies of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). These findings raise the possibility of causal roles for choroid plexus dysfunction in AD initiation. Note: this event will be held virtually via Zoom and In-Person in Herklotz Conference Room .

Community Lecture: Craig Walsh, PhD

Topic: The Impact of T Cells in Neurodegenerative Disease and Regenerative Therapies
Dr. Walsh’s research is focused on understanding the mechanisms that control adaptive immune tolerance to self. His lab is concerned primarily with T cells, and how these immune cells normally avoid reaction against self-tissues. They are curious about the interaction between T cells and neural stem cells, with an interest in developing approaches to treat autoimmune diseases of the brain such as multiple sclerosis.
You may attend this lecture online or in person at Gross Hall.

UCI Conte Center Seminar Series

Topic: Routes to Enhance Stress Resilience: Manipulation of Genes or Environment
Speaker: Mathias V. Schmidt, Ph.D.; Research Group Leader; Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry
In person at Gross Hall 4th Floor Conference Room. Refreshments and Pastries to be provided. It will also be telecasted via Zoom

UCI MIND Seminar Series

Topic: MCI and dementia in Parkinson’s Disease: How do we meet the challenge
Speaker: Claire Henchcliffe, MD
Note: this event will be held virtually via Zoom and In-Person in Natural Sciences I 1114.

UCI MIND Seminar Series

Topic: Selective neuronal vulnerability in the human Alzheimer’s disease brain
Speaker: Maria Inmaculada Cobos Sillero, MD, PhD
Note: this event will be held virtually via Zoom and In-Person in the Herkltoz Conference Room.

James L. McGaugh Distinguished Lecture

Topic: Functional organization of cortical circuits underlying perception and behavior
Speaker: Michael Higley, MD, PhD Yale School of Medicine
Note: this event will be held virtually via Zoom and In-Person in the Herkltoz Conference Room.

Hybrid Community Lecture: Hitchhiker’s Guide to Therapeutic Cells and Good Manufacturing

Join us on Tuesday, Apr. 12, 2022, at 7 PM PT, for this hybrid event as Aileen Anderson, PhD, and Roberta Marino, PhD, discuss therapeutic cells and good manufacturing practice. You may attend this lecture online or in person at Gross Hall. Register for more information.