January 17, 2023

11:00 am / 12:00 pm Los Angeles

REGISTER TODAY! The UCLA Ground Round entitled, “Towards a COVID-19 vaccine to protect against SARS-CoV-2 variants and animal sarbecoviruses without updating will take place on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., PST. The event will feature Pamela Bjorkman, PhD, David Baltimore Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering; Merkin Institute Professor

Dr. Bjorkman will discuss the importance of combating future SARS-CoV-2 variants and spillovers of SARS-like betacoronaviruses (sarbecoviruses) that threaten global health.

Event Flyer: Towards a COVID-19 Vaccine to Protect Against SARS-CoV-2 Variants and Animal Sarbecoviruses Without Updating - Flyer

The Grand Rounds are monthly lecture series, which is offered by the UCLA CHIPTS and UCLA-CDU CFAR, consists of hour-long lunchtime lectures, delivered by invited guests or distinguished members of the Institute faculty, on a broad range of subjects. The aims of the program are to highlight important developments in AIDS-related research, encourage collaborations between UCLA investigators and invited speakers, interest young investigators in AIDS research, and provide information about new findings and new funding opportunities.

The Grand Rounds monthly lectures are delivered by renowned researchers/scientists, clinicians, community members and leaders in the HIV prevention and treatment field, and aim to:

  • Share latest research findings on HIV prevention, care, and treatment, and highlight important developments in research
  • Encourage scientific collaborations and networking between UCLA investigators and invited speakers
  • Excite an interest in HIV/AIDS research for early career investigators, and provide resources about new research findings, funding, and career opportunities.

For more information regarding UCLA Grand Rounds, please visit our page.