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Legends
TLI honors outstanding researchers for a lifetime of groundbreaking discoveries and biomedical innovation.
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LEGENDS
Each year, The Lundquist Institute honors outstanding researchers for their groundbreaking discoveries and commitment to finding solutions to the world’s most urgent medical problems. The Legends celebration event is a very special evening of renewing old friendships and recognizing the many contributions of the current faculty and those whose careers began on the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center campus.
Shalender Bhasin, MB, BS
Honoring Discovery and Dedication: Legends 2025 Celebrates Innovation at The Lundquist Institute
The Lundquist Institute’s annual Legends celebration brought together a full house of faculty, partners, and friends for an inspiring evening dedicated to the power of science, collaboration, and community.
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The Lundquist Institute’s annual Legends celebration brought together a full house of faculty, partners, and friends for an inspiring evening dedicated to the power of science, collaboration, and community. This year’s event honored three extraordinary medical leaders — Dr. Shalender Bhasin, Dr. Lynne M. Smith, and Dr. Viktor Eysselein — whose pioneering work continues to shape research and patient care worldwide.
A Night of Purpose and Progress
In his welcoming remarks, President and CEO Joe W. Ramos, PhD reflected on what makes The Lundquist Institute unique: research that begins at the patient’s bedside, advances through the laboratory, and returns swiftly to improve care. “Together, we celebrate the people and partnerships that make bold science possible,” Dr. Ramos said. “Our goal is to turn discovery into impact, from the clinic to the community and the rest of the world.”
Honoring the 2025 Legends
The evening’s centerpiece was the recognition of the 2025 Legends, whose careers exemplify excellence in research, teaching, and service:
- Dr. Lynne M. Smith, Professor of Pediatrics and former Chair at Harbor-UCLA, was celebrated for more than three decades of leadership, patient care, and mentorship in neonatology. Her research on early adversity and child development, including her work in the NIH’s HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study, continues to advance the understanding of infant health and resilience.
- Dr. Shalender Bhasin, a global authority in endocrinology and metabolism, was recognized for his groundbreaking studies on androgen biology and aging. His discoveries have shaped modern clinical practice and practitioners and have influenced the development of therapies for muscle loss and hormonal health.
- Dr. Viktor Eysselein, a trailblazer in gastroenterology and endoscopy, was recognized for over 36 years of innovation in gastrointestinal research and advanced diagnostic techniques. His leadership has established Harbor-UCLA as a regional center for advanced endoscopic care and education, and his entrepreneurial approach to medicine has inspired and shaped the careers of the many physicians he has mentored.
