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UCLA Stein Eye & Doheny Eye Institutes Distinguished Lecture & Research Seminar Series 

The UCLA Stein Eye Institute Seminar Series holds Research Seminars and Distinguished Lectures on basic research, translational medical sciences, and clinical advancements in the field of Ophthalmology.

Research Seminars are given by our researchers on a weekly basis to learn about the research interests of our faculty and the work being done in their labs.  During the academic year, we will host a few Distinguished Lectures given by invited outside speakers recognized as pioneers in their respective field.

Unless noted otherwise, all seminars will be held at noon on Fridays in person in the RBP Auditorium at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute.

You can add lectures and seminars to your personal calendar by selecting the appropriate date in the google calendar. Please note that the calendar includes the Distinguished Lectures to be hosted by Doheny Eye Institute at the new Pasadena location, 150 North Orange Grove Boulevard from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Faculty Coordinator: Roxana A. Radu, MD
Staff Coordinator: Cassandra Garcia, Contracts & Grants Office

Calendar 2025-2026 - Note, that some days will vary*

MonthDateTopic
OctoberOct. 3, 2025Research Seminar - Dr. Ava Bittner Lab
 Oct. 10, 2025 
 Oct. 17, 2025 
 Oct. 24, 2025 
 Oct. 31, 2025 
NovemberNov. 7, 2025Distinguished Lecture - Dr. Rui Chen, PhD, UC Irvine
 Nov. 14, 2025 
 Nov. 21, 2025Distinguished Lecture - Dr. Aaron Nagiel, MD, PhD, USC
 Nov. 28, 2025 
DecemberDec. 5, 2025Research Seminar - Dr. Roxana Radu Lab
 Dec. 12, 2025 
 Dec. 19, 2025 
 Dec. 26, 2025 
JanuaryJan. 2, 2026 
 Jan. 9, 2026 
 Jan. 16, 2026 
 Jan. 23, 2026Research Seminar - Dr. Michael Gilhooley Lab
 Jan. 30, 2026 
FebruaryFeb. 6, 2026Distinguished Lecture - Dr. Goldis Malek, PhD
 Feb. 13, 2026 
 Feb. 20, 2026 
 Feb. 27, 2026 
MarchMar. 6, 2026Research Seminar - Dr. AP Sampath Lab
 Mar. 13, 2026Research Seminar - Dr. Jie Zheng Lab
 Mar. 20, 2026 
 Mar. 27, 2026 
AprilApr. 3, 2026Research Seminar - Dr. David Williams Lab
 Apr. 10, 2026Research Seminar - Dr. Joseph Demer Lab
 Apr. 17, 2026Research Seminar - Dr. Yirong Peng Lab
 Apr. 24, 2026 
MayMay 1, 2026 
 May 8, 2026 
 May 15, 2026Distinguished Lecture - Dr. Phyllis Robinson, PhD, UMBC
 May 22, 2026Research Seminar - Dr. Yuhua Zhang Lab
 May 29, 2026 
JuneJune 5, 2026Research Seminar - Dr. Sophie Deng Lab