Biographical films, or “biopics,” have long been a staple of international cinema. Filmmakers are particularly fond of such stories that lend themselves to epic, often period, treatments (e.g., “Lawrence of Arabia”) though more intimate narratives do occasionally shine through. The films presented in this program examine the lives of iconic figures – with varying degrees of fidelity - from the realms of faith & spirituality, art, and sports.
Expert conversations highlighting emerging research and clinical strategies tackling a variety of diseases and topics using stem cell technique highlight the work being done at UC San Diego.
New findings on the relationship between the immune system and cancer is bringing a new era of treatment for patients and opening up interdisciplinary...