Sanford Burnham Prebys

David Brenner, MD, president and CEO of Sanford Burnham Prebys, welcomed attendees to the launch of a new community engagement program called “A Conversation About” in the institute’s Victor E. LaFave III Memorial Auditorium on October 9, 2024. The initial panel discussion in the A Conversation About series focused on the connection between aging and cancer and included information about a current breast cancer research collaboration. Watch the full recording here: https://bit.ly/4eY2ucm #aging #cancer #biomedicalresearch #sandiego #lajolla #torreypines

Don't miss out on an enlightening session with Dr. Jason Cantor, assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as he explores the fascinating interplay of genetic and environmental factors in human cell fitness. Join us for Focus On: Cancer Metabolism on Monday, October 28th, from 12:00-1:00 PM PT. This event is hosted by Kevin Tharp, Ph.D. and organized by the NCI-Designated Cancer Center at Sanford Burnham Prebys. Register today: https://bit.ly/3Uk2Qlz #cancer #cancerresearch #cancermetabolism #biology #biochemistry #sandiego #lajolla #torreypines

Alicia Llorente Lope, PhD, and Ambroise Manceau, PhD, were awarded 2024 Postdoctoral Fellowships from the American Cancer Society. These prestigious awards provide more than $65,000 per year for up to three years to support early career scientists studying cancer. “I was so excited when I heard the news,” said Llorente. “It is a privilege to have this award, and it feels very validating to know that someone saw enough potential in my research to deem it worthy of funding.” Llorente’s fellowship project will tackle treatment resistance in a subtype of breast cancer, while Manceau will focus on powering down pancreatic cancer cells by starving them. Read more: https://bit.ly/40bvetU #postdoctoralfellowship #cancerresearch #biomedicalresearch #breastcancer #pancreaticcancer #sandiego #lajolla #torreypines

📌 Sanford Burnham Prebys will be at the SACNAS NDiSTEM Conference in Phoenix, Arizona from October 31st - November 2nd! Come meet Lauren Mitchell and Sara Sandoval at booth #215 in the exhibit hall to learn more about our research institute's opportunities and how you can get a PhD in Biomedical Sciences at our Graduate School. #SanfordBurnhamPrebys #SACNAS #2024NDiSTEM #TrueDiversity #STEM #BiomedicalScience #ResearchCareers 

Scientists have linked neuropsychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and autism, to changes in many genes involved in early brain development. However, more research is needed to understand how these gene variants influence the biological mechanisms that underlie these disorders. Anne Bang, PhD, director of Cell Biology at the Conrad Prebys Center for Chemical Genomics, is part of an interdisciplinary team of scientists and clinicians working to establish clearer connections between the implicated genes and their effects on brain function and mental health. Under the leadership of Jonathan Sebat, PhD, a professor in the departments of Psychiatry and Cellular & Molecular Medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine, the group was awarded a $12.7 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to create a new research center to support this work. https://bit.ly/3BE0veP #neuropsychiatricdisorders #schizophrenia #autism #cellbiology #chemicalgenomics #mentalhealth

🚨Attention lipid researchers🥼: Tomorrow, October 11, at 12:00 P.M. PDT, marks the final opportunity to register and submit your poster abstracts for the 2024 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐲𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦: 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐝𝐬. Don’t miss out on this engaging one-day event dedicated to exploring the latest advancements in lipid biochemistry and biology. Join a distinguished lineup of leading scientists who are pushing the boundaries of research in this dynamic field. Register today to secure your spot! https://bit.ly/4e8c8J8 #biology #biochemistry #lajolla #sandiego #torreypines #torreypinesmesa #phospholipids #sphingolipids #fattyacids #endocannabinoids #epilipidome #lipid #lipds #lipidresearch

Curious about earning your PhD in Biomedical Sciences? Join us for the Sanford Burnham Prebys Open House on October 24th from 4:00 - 6:30 PM PST over Zoom! Learn more about our institute and how we are committed to discovery, collaboration, and impact.   🔬 Explore Our PhD Program: Dive deep into our world-class research and learn about our interdisciplinary program. ⭐ Meet Our Community: Connect with our faculty, current graduate students, and alumni to get insight on how a PhD can be a part of your scientific career journey. 💬 Ask Questions: Get answers about the application process and timeline.   Whether you're just starting to explore your options or if ready to apply, register today! 📌 Registration: https://lnkd.in/g_g2FJr6   #SanfordBurnhamPrebys #BiomedicalSciences #PhDProgram #PhD #OpenHouse #GraduateSchool #Research #FutureScientists

Alexandre Colas, PhD, was named as the 2024 Mentor of the Year at Sanford Burnham Prebys. Colas is the associate dean of admissions for the Sanford Burnham Prebys Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and associate professor in the institute’s Development, Aging and Regeneration Program. “It is evident that Colas has remarkable mentorship skills and a genuine commitment to fostering both the scientific and professional development of his postdocs and graduate students,” said postdoctoral associate and Postdoctoral Training Advisory Group representative Alicia Llorente Lope, PhD, during her presentation of the Mentor of the Year award. Read more: https://bit.ly/3zQciWG

Reminder🔔⏰: There is still time to register for the 2024 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐲𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦: 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐝𝐬, a one-day symposium dedicated to exploring advancements in lipid biochemistry and biology. Abstract proposals are due Friday, October 11, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. PDT. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4e8c8J8

There's still time to register for the 2024 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐲𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦: 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐝𝐬, a one-day symposium dedicated to exploring advancements in lipid biochemistry and biology. This event will feature a distinguished lineup of experts in this dynamic field, and designed to provide comprehensive insights into a variety of critical topics, including phospholipids and sphingolipids, fatty acids, endocannabinoids and epilipidome. Abstract proposals are due Friday, October 4, 2024. Sign up now: https://bit.ly/4e8c8J8