The Front Row at Scripps Research: lecture with Ardem Patapoutian, PhD

The Front Row at Scripps Research: lecture with Ardem Patapoutian, PhD

Take a seat in the front row and listen as some of the world’s foremost scientists introduce you to innovative medicines and treatments.

By Scripps Research

Date and time

Wednesday, September 18 · 4 - 6pm PDT

Location

Scripps Research Auditorium

10620 John Jay Hopkins Drive San Diego, CA 92121

About this event

  • 2 hours

How do you feel? Molecules that sense touch and other pressures: Front Row lecture with Ardem Patapoutian, PhD


The inner workings of the brain have eluded neuroscientists for ages—including how we perceive sensations such as touch, pain, sound and even blood flow. In this free Front Row lecture, Scripps Research professor and Nobel laureate Ardem Patapoutian will discuss the molecular sensors that enable the mind to interpret different physical and chemical stimuli. These discoveries—which Patapoutian was awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for—are helping answer long-standing questions in neuroscience, such as how cells communicate with each other, how we sense our body in time and space, how these sensors impact different diseases and more.

Learn more about this lecture series at frontrow.scripps.edu.


About Scripps Research

Scripps Research is an independent, nonprofit biomedical institute based in La Jolla, California, and ranked one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation.

The Front Row lecture series, now in its seventh season, offers an exclusive glimpse into groundbreaking scientific discoveries in action. In 2024 we celebrate a century of turning vision into pioneering impact. Reserve your seat today and learn how our scientists remain at the forefront of advancing the future of science and medicine.

We hope you’ll join us—in the front row—for the next century of Science Changing Life.

Frequently asked questions

Is registration required?

While attendance is complimentary, the event organizers ask that you register. Your in-person registration will confirm your seat as well as ensure that you have a name tag upon arrival.

Is there parking available onsite at the Scripps Research Auditorium?

Yes, complimentary parking is available in the new parking garage adjacent to the Scripps Research Auditorium, located at 10332 John Jay Hopkins Drive. Please use caution as our Hazen campus is currently an active construction site.

Are there any COVID-related requirements to attend in person?

Masks are not required at this event but may be worn as personal preference. If you are feeling any COVID-19 symptoms, we kindly ask that you attend virtually via Zoom. If you need assistance adjusting your registration, please email us at frontrow@scripps.edu.

Will you offer other lectures as a part of the Front Row series?

Yes! Please visit www.frontrow.scripps.edu to view and register for upcoming lectures, or rewatch previous presentations.

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Scripps Research is ranked one of the most influential institution in the world for its impact on innovation. A nonprofit organization, Scripps Research expands basic knowledge in the biosciences and uses these fundamental advancements to develop profound innovations that improve wellbeing. Scripps Research scientists lead breakthrough studies that address the world’s most pressing health concerns, accelerating the creation and delivery of medical breakthroughs to better human health across the globe. Our educational and training programs mold talented and committed students and postdocs into the next generation of leading scientists.