Engage with local scientists as they discuss their latest research and discoveries in a friendly, inviting environment. These lectures address hot topics on the first Monday of every month, in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. Stay for a special noon documentary showing. 

The Sharp Minds lecture is free with general admission or a Senior Monday ticket.  

Please note, there will not be a Sharp Minds lecture or documentary in September due to the holiday.


Documentary Schedule

October 2023: No film

November 2023: Flight of the Butterflies

December 2023: Hubble


Lecturers

Rosa Isela Gálvez, Ph.D.

October 2
Navigating Complex Co-Infections: Unraveling Immune Responses from Dengue Fever and Malaria in Tropical Landscapes

Tal Einav, Ph.D.

November 6
Unraveling the Future: Predicting the Influenza Vaccine Response through Machine Learning

 

Ferhat Ay, Ph.D.

February 5
Charting New Territory Within the Architecture of Our Genome

Priyanka Saminathan, Ph.D.

March 4
Why Are Women More Likely to Develop Alzheimer’s Disease?
 

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Navigating Complex Co-Infections: Unraveling Immune Responses from Dengue Fever and Malaria in Tropical Landscapes
Oct 2 at 10:30–11:30am

Co-infection situations impact immune responses and remain inadequately explored. Join Rosa Isela Gálvez, Ph.D., from the La Jolla Institute for Immunology as she explains her research on overlooked co-infections among major pathogen groups, protozoan parasites and arboviruses. She will discuss how co-infections involving protozoan parasites could potentially alleviate severe viral illnesses.

Unraveling the Future: Predicting the Influenza Vaccine Response through Machine Learning
Nov 6 at 10:30–11:30am

We’re more aware than ever of the importance of vaccines. Join Tal Einav, Ph.D., from La Jolla Institute for Immunology as he describes how his group uses machine learning to dig into the wealth of antibody-virus data to develop more personalized vaccine recommendations.

Charting new territory within the architecture of our genome
Feb 5 at 10:30–11:30am

Ferhat Ay, Ph.D., associate professor at La Jolla Institute for Immunology, builds some of the world’s smallest maps to trace the wiring inside a cell’s nucleus to reveal how genes interact. He will discuss how he uses computational tools to understand how variations in our genome impact our immune system.  

Why are women more likely to develop Alzheimer’s Disease?
Mar 4 at 10:30–11:30am

Older women are twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Priyanka Saminathan, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow at La Jolla Institute for Immunology, will share her research on how both sex and age play a vital role in driving Alzheimer’s disease and discuss the impact her research could have on the development of new bio-markers and therapeutics.

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