CSHL hosts many events all year long for science enthusiasts of all ages to attend . . . no Ph.D. required! We invite the general public to experience knowledge and nature at CSHL by taking a tour or participating in our concert & lecture programs.
6:30 pm: City of Science: Venki Ramakrishnan in Conversation with David Jeruzalmi
– Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Join us at a City of Science discussion
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Center for Humanities and History of Modern Biology, BGI Nobel Laureate Archive presents
Venki Ramakrishnan, research leader at the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, England, Nobel laureate, and author of Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality, joins in a conversation with David Jeruzalmi, professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The City College of New York and the CUNY Graduate Center, about the possibilities for extending life and asking, must we be mortal?
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is a globally recognized hub for research and education, uniquely positioned at the intersection of discovery and innovation. Home to eight Nobel Prize winners, the private, nonprofit Laboratory has spurred prodigious breakthroughs in genetics, cancer, and neuroscience. CSHL is committed to advancing vital research and remaining at the forefront of scientific discovery, steering progress, and leaving an enduring imprint on the world. Please consider making an optional donation. CSHL is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Join us for a City of Science discussion featuring Venki Ramakrishnan and David Jeruzalmi.
6:00 pm: Unraveling Justice: DNA and the Wrongfully Convicted
– Monday, October 20, 2025
Join us in unraveling the mysteries of DNA and its impact on wrongful convictions
Jeffrey Deskovic was just 17 when he was wrongly convicted of murder and spent 16 years in prison before DNA evidence exonerated him. Now, he dedicates his life to fighting injustice through the Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation, supporting the wrongly convicted and advocating for social justice reform.
Jeff is joined by Innocence Project founding board member and host of the acclaimedWrongful Convictionpodcast Jason Flom for a powerful conversation on truth, justice, and reform.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is a globally recognized hub for research and education, uniquely positioned at the intersection of discovery and innovation. Home to eight Nobel Prize winners, the private, nonprofit Laboratory has spurred prodigious breakthroughs in genetics, cancer, and neuroscience. CSHL is committed to advancing vital research and remaining at the forefront of scientific discovery, steering progress, and leaving an enduring imprint on the world. Please consider making an optional donation. CSHL is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Join us in unraveling the mysteries of DNA and its impact on wrongful convictions.
7:00 pm: Cocktails & Chromosomes - Assistant Professor Peter Westcott
– Thursday, October 30, 2025
Assistant Professor Peter Westcott will deliver a captivating talk about his work and his lab's discoveries—making science accessible, understandable, and enjoyable for the whole crowd. His team is developing powerful new strategies to study how the immune system and cancer coevolve, with the goal of expanding the curative potential of immunotherapy to more patients.
Note: CSHL does not provide food so please plan ahead.
Seating is limited and is first come, first serve. Standing room is available once the seats are filled. Reserving your ticket on Eventbrite does not guarantee you a seat at the event.
CSHL Assistant Professor Peter Westcott will deliver a captivating talk about his work and his lab's discoveries.
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