“My life has been full of directions I never imagined. As an 18-year-old refugee from Lebanon, I had no idea I would become a scientist, and certainly not the recipient of a Nobel Prize.” – 2021 medicine laureate Ardem Patapoutian Ardem Patapoutian.

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Congratulations Dr. Kelsey Martin for being elected to National Academy of Sciences today!! From MD-PhD to Peace Corps work in Democratic Republic of Congo, to first woman Dean of UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and now leading the autism and neuroscience program Simons Foundation

Thanks Ardem Patapoutian - you have an amazing department Scripps Research - it was a whirlwind day of stimulating science and deep philosophical discussion with students and faculty alike… and so good to see you and star D-lab alum Li Ye again! Until next time…

Standing room only for Karl Deisseroth seminar Scripps Research. Breath of science is mind boggling: from ion channel structures, to optogenetic technologies, to understanding of the mind!

Listen to Kara Marshall! #proud

Great meeting you, Bianca! Had a fantastic time at Columbia today. I was told they are the largest neuroscience community in the world. Quality wasn't too shabby either... 🤣😂

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere “ (Dr. Martin Luther King, 1963)

“Don’t just remember. Act!” April’s 24 is Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day.

Are you in NY and want some free snacks & drinks late afternoon on Thursday? Come pretend to listen to my talk and then enjoy:
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The sign outside my office used to read: 'Ardem Patapoutian, PhD, Professor.' My title keeps changing... I have no idea who's behind it, but I kind of like it!

Why don't you take your seminar speakers for a hike?

It’s partly because Dr. Judy Lengyel allowed me to intern in her lab at UCLA in the late 1980s, even though 10 other professors I called (by phone, since there was no email then 👴) rejected my offer for free labor. 🙏 Judy!

In 1999, the first eatery we visited in San Diego, while exploring the possibility of moving here to start my lab at Scripps Research and GNF, was Bread and Cie Bakery. It had great food and a comfortable atmosphere. I’ve been coming here for 25 years! A great stop, close to the airport.

Imagine if you could watch one of your favorite movies while the drummer who composed and performed the original score and won a Grammy for it, played along the movie, live. Antonio Sanchez 💀 is amazing! Don’t miss it if it’s coming close to you: antoniosanchez.net/tour

Just bought a book of portraits named “Karsh” by the amazing photographer of Armenian origin.