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Join us for a lecture in the memory of Zena Werb, PhD – a renowned scientist, cherished colleague, mentor, and friend – who died in 2020 at the age of 75. Nobel Laureate Elizabeth Blackburn, PhD, will present, "From Outside to Inside: Effects of Human Cells' Environments on Control of Telomere Integrity." A reception will immediately follow the presentation. Friends, family, colleagues, trainees, and interested scientists are invited to attend the lecture and reception.

GUEST SPEAKER:

Elizabeth Blackburn, PhD
Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine 2009
Professor Emerita, Biochemistry & Biophysics, UCSF

PRESENTATION:
From Outside to Inside: Effects of Human Cells' Environments on Control of Telomere Integrity

AGENDA:
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
3:00 - 4:30 PM | Lecture
4:30 | Reception

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We hope you will join us in person on the UCSF Parnassus Heights Campus! For those who cannot, virtual attendance is available.

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