How does scientific research in the lab lead to cures and treatments for patients?
Our Insights lecture series provides our Sanford Burnham Prebys community and friends an in-depth look at a wide array of diseases in need of a cure.
Learn about our cutting-edge science and pioneering research breakthroughs and discoveries. Hear from leading scientists as they share their groundbreaking research and offer their expert perspective on the future direction of cures and therapeutics. Join us at Insights as we explore, understand and improve human health.
Next topics
Insights: An End for Alzheimer’s Disease
June 22, 20211:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT
Of the top 10 causes of death in the U.S., Alzheimer’s is the only one for which no effective or preventative treatment exists. Join us as we explore the root cause of the disease and share information about the hope for new therapeutics.
Insights: Immunotherapy – Helping Our Bodies Cure Cancer
July 13, 20211:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT
Immunotherapy—empowering our own immune system to kill tumors—has revolutionized the treatment of cancer. However, the treatment doesn’t work for everyone. Join us to hear from those on the leading edge of immunotherapy research.
Insights: Stem Cells – The Future is Now
August 5, 20211:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT
It wasn’t long ago when we first heard about the promise of stem cells. They were the wave of the future. We are on the path to reap the benefits of breakthrough research to improve human health. Join us for a vibrant discussion and learn how stem cell research may impact the future of your health.
Past topics
- April 20, 2021 - Spotlight on Women’s Health Research
- Watch the event on YouTube
- March 23, 2021 - COVID-19: The way forward
- Watch the event on YouTube
- Learn more about the Institute's research
and response to COVID-19
- February 23, 2021 - How to fix a broken heart
- Watch the event on YouTube
- January 14, 2021 - How your diet REALLY affects your body
- Watch the event on YouTube
- December 15, 2020 - The biology of aging
- Watch the event on YouTube
- November 17, 2020 - Diabetes
- Watch the event on YouTube
- October 27, 2020 - Addiction
- Watch the event on YouTube
- May 6, 2020 - COVID-19: The researchers' perspective
- Watch the event on Facebook (no login required)
- November 21, 2019 - Pancreatic Cancer
- Watch the event on Facebook (no login required)
- Read about the event in the La Jolla Light
- June 20, 2019 - Immunology
- Read about the event on our blog
- Read about our patient advocate
- February 7, 2018 - Heart Disease
- Read about the event on our blog
- October 25, 2018 - Breast Cancer
- Read about the event on our blog
- June 5, 2018 - Alzheimer's Disease
- Read about the event in the La Jolla Light
- March 15, 2018 - Prostate Cancer
- Read about the event on our blog
