Erica Ollmann Saphire Honored with 2025 San Diego Genius Award for Pioneering Immunology Research
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Attending the Genius Awards Dinner offers networking opportunities with leading figures in science and the arts, enhancing one's professional and social standing.
Dr. Erica Saphire's research at La Jolla Institute for Immunology deciphers viral infection mechanisms, guiding vaccine design and immunotherapeutic research for global health challenges.
Dr. Saphire's work and the Genius Award celebrate contributions that advance science and the arts, enriching community life and fostering global health improvements.
The Genius Awards Dinner features musical performances by Edric Saphire, blending science and art in a unique celebration of innovation and creativity.
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Mainly Mozart, a San Diego nonprofit renowned for its All-Star Orchestra Festival, has announced Dr. Erica Ollmann Saphire as the 2025 San Diego Genius Award honoree. Dr. Saphire, who serves as President and CEO of La Jolla Institute for Immunology, will be recognized for her exceptional contributions to science and the arts at the Genius Awards Dinner on October 18 at the Westgate Hotel. The event not only celebrates her achievements but also supports Mainly Mozart's artistic and educational programs.
Dr. Saphire's research has been pivotal in understanding how viruses like Ebola, Marburg, Lassa, and SARS-CoV-2 infect human cells and evade immune defenses. Her leadership has facilitated the solving of high-resolution structures of viral glycoproteins, guiding global vaccine design efforts. Notably, her work with the CoVIC initiative and the NIAID Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Immunotherapeutic Consortium has united scientists worldwide in immunotherapeutic research, bridging the gap between scientific discoveries and medical applications.
The Genius Award, established in 2015, honors individuals whose work spans science, technology, and the arts, embodying the 'Genius in the Spirit of Mozart.' Dr. Saphire joins a distinguished list of past recipients, including Dr. Irwin Jacobs and Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, recognized for their transformative contributions to their fields.
Dr. Saphire's accolades include the Presidential Early Career Award in Science and Engineering and the California Life Sciences Pantheon Award for Academia, among others. Her recent initiative to explore sex-based differences in the immune system underscores her commitment to addressing critical gaps in research.
The Genius Awards Dinner will feature musical performances by Edric Saphire, a Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra alum, celebrating Dr. Saphire's contributions to both science and the arts. Tickets for the gala are available at mainlymozart.org/genius, with proceeds supporting Mainly Mozart's mission to enrich lives through music education and community outreach.
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