Huntington Medical Research Institutes

03/10/2026

This week! Don't forget to register for this event in partnership with Pasadena Public Library!🎟️ Register here: https://bit.ly/4bcQymD

🩺 What will the future of medicine look like when AI, data, and emerging science converge?

On March 12, HMRI - Huntington Medical Research Institutes is partnering with the Pasadena Public Library for a special One City, One Story presentation exploring how new technologies are reshaping the future of health and human discovery.

This community-focused panel brings together experts working at the intersection of AI, neuroscience, cardiovascular research, and health systems science. Designed as an open community conversation rather than a technical lecture, the event invites the public to explore how scientific discovery today may shape the way we live, heal, and understand health tomorrow.

📅 March 12 | 6–7 PM
📍 HMRI 686 S. Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
🎟️ Register here: https://bit.ly/4bcQymD

Speakers:
♥️ Dr. Rashid Alavi (HMRI & Caltech) — Boswell Postdoctoral Fellow working on developing physics-based AI tools for noninvasive diagnosis of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke

🧠 Dr. Andrew Vosko (Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine) — Associate Professor, neuroscientist, and leader in transdisciplinary health education

🎤 Moderated by Paul Roach — Vice President of Development at HMRI

Kaiser Permanente City of Pasadena - Public Agency

03/05/2026

🩺 What will the future of medicine look like when AI, data, and emerging science converge?

On March 12, HMRI - Huntington Medical Research Institutes is partnering with the Pasadena Public Library for a special One City, One Story presentation exploring how new technologies are reshaping the future of health and human discovery.

This community-focused panel brings together experts working at the intersection of AI, neuroscience, cardiovascular research, and health systems science. Designed as an open community conversation rather than a technical lecture, the event invites the public to explore how scientific discovery today may shape the way we live, heal, and understand health tomorrow.

📅 March 12 | 6–7 PM
📍 HMRI 686 S. Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
🎟️ Register here: https://bit.ly/4bcQymD

Speakers:
♥️ Dr. Rashid Alavi (HMRI & Caltech) — Boswell Postdoctoral Fellow working on developing physics-based AI tools for noninvasive diagnosis of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke

🧠 Dr. Andrew Vosko (Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine) — Associate Professor, neuroscientist, and leader in transdisciplinary health education

🎤 Moderated by Paul Roach — Vice President of Development at HMRI

Kaiser Permanente City of Pasadena - Public Agency

02/24/2026

Gloves on 🧤 Goggles up 🥽 Deadline approaching ⏱️

Applications for Summer Research Programs close soon:

• Undergraduate Program — March 6 — https://hmri.org/High-School-STEM-Program

• High School Program — March 13 — https://hmri.org/Summer-Undergraduate-Research-Fellowship

If you advise, teach, or mentor students interested in science or medicine, please share this opportunity. Students join active biomedical research labs and work directly with faculty mentors.

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) has a longstanding history at HMRI, benefiting more than 600 students through hands-on biomedical research and mentorship. Through the structured eight- to ten-week SURF program, students participate in the day-to-day workings of a research lab, de...

02/23/2026

🧠 Join us for an upcoming scientific lecture with Alfred N. Fonteh, PhD, Research Professor of Clinical & Translational Neurosciences at HMRI.

“The Involvement of Lipids in Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology and Potential Therapies”

📅 Wednesday, March 4
🕒 3–4 PM
📍 In-person & Zoom
🔗 Register at https://bit.ly/4aSn0uh

Dr. Fonteh leads HMRI’s Biomarker & Neuro-Mechanism Laboratory (BNML), advancing non-invasive lipid biomarkers for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. His work includes collaborations with Keck Medicine of USC, Caltech, Stanford University, and the Alzheimer's Association, with support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

02/11/2026

🧠✨ Upcoming HMRI Scientific Lecture

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Luis de la Torre-Ubieta, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA for a talk on: “Insights of Molecular Mechanisms of Cortical Development and Down Syndrome Through Single-cell Multi-omics.”

His lab uses powerful tools like single-cell multi-omics and long-read sequencing to better understand how the human brain develops—and what changes in these processes may contribute to Down syndrome and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Join us in-person or virtually via Zoom! 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4clxk07

02/09/2026

What if some proteins don’t have just one shape—but many?

In this short excerpt from a recent HMRI lecture, Dr. Tsui-Fen Chou (Caltech) explores “shape-shifting” proteins that challenge one of biology’s most basic assumptions.

A key focus is HINT1, a protein that acts as quality control for our cells—catching molecular mistakes before they cause harm. When that process breaks down, it can affect nerve function, cancer risk, and even behavior.

This clip only scratches the surface.

The full lecture connects the chemistry, the technology, and the real-world health implications.

▶️ Watch the full lecture here: https://hmri.org/past-events

02/02/2026

We’re thrilled to see Dr. Nicole Purcell representing us at the Bugher Foundation Collaborative Symposium in New Orleans — a platform where leading minds in brain and cognitive health come together to share, connect, and push research forward.
Huge thanks to the Bugher Foundation and the American Heart Association for supporting this spirit of collaboration. Stay tuned for photos and updates! 📷❤️

01/30/2026

🧬 Up Next: Proteomic Approaches to Reveal New Functions of Metamorphic Proteins HINT1 and ATG101

Join HMRI on February 4 at 3 PM for a scientific lecture featuring Dr. Tsui-Fen Chou, Research Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering at Caltech

Discover how powerful protein-analysis tools help scientists uncover new roles for proteins that can change shape—and why that matters for understanding health and disease.

Join us in-person or virtually via Zoom! 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4kfl6IC

01/23/2026

✨Stepping into 2026 at HMRI with purpose, curiosity, and impact.

Our January newsletter highlights:
• A video message from HMRI leadership on the year ahead
• Community STEM engagement with Pasadena Unified School District
• New publications and talks from HMRI faculty and researchers
• Applications for our education programs
• Upcoming scientific lectures featuring researchers from HMRI, Caltech UCLA

🔗 Read the full newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3ZvWuBy

HMRI’s January 2026 update highlights new research publications, education opportunities, faculty achievements, and upcoming scientific lectures.

01/16/2026

❤️🧠 What can the heart tell us about the brain?

On January 28 from 3-4pm, HMRI - Huntington Medical Research Institutes will host a scientific lecture by HMRI Assistant Professor Xianghong Arakaki, MD, PhD, exploring how brain waves and heart waves are connected and what those signals may reveal about early Alzheimer’s disease and migraine. Dr. Arakaki’s work highlights how subtle physiological changes could offer new insights into cognitive function before disease symptoms appear.

We look forward to welcoming colleagues, students, and community members for an evening of discovery and discussion.

Join us in-person or virtually via Zoom! 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/49Ltyuf

01/12/2026

As students start planning for summer, we wanted to share a reminder about upcoming application deadlines for HMRI’s 2026 education programs:

Undergraduate SURF + AHA-SURE Fellowships
A full-time summer research experience working alongside HMRI scientists
Deadline: March 6
https://hmriorg.wufoo.com/forms/m72p1xs04culnh/

High School STEM Program
Six weeks of hands-on learning for rising juniors and seniors in Pasadena Unified
Deadline: March 13
https://hmriorg.wufoo.com/forms/mcu56i41ghwgsv/

Paid TA Positions
Support teaching and mentoring in the High School STEM Program
Deadline: March 27
https://hmriorg.wufoo.com/forms/m16i87co0mbqorp/
Please feel free to share with students, families, and educators who may be interested.

Learn about all our education programs at: https://hmri.org/Our-Education-Programs

12/23/2025

As we head into the holidays, we want to say thank you. 💙

Your support makes it possible for HMRI scientists, students, and staff to keep pushing discovery forward. Take a moment to join us inside the lab for a short holiday thank-you from all of us at HMRI.

From our HMRI family to yours, happy holidays and best wishes for a healthy New Year. ✨