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​🧬 Can we stop the next pandemic before it starts?

​Join us at Wave Collective for a conversation with Stanford professor and molecular biologist Dr. Christopher Barnes as we zoom in—way in—on the microscopic battles happening between viruses and our immune system.

​Using cutting-edge imaging tools, scientists can now see viruses down to the atomic level, revealing how they invade our cells and how our bodies fight back. In this talk, we’ll explore how that knowledge is helping researchers design therapies that don’t just treat infection—but prevent it entirely.

​From COVID-19 to the next unknown threat, we’ll decode the molecular language of viruses, uncover how our bodies learn to defend against them, and explore why this science is key to building smarter, faster pandemic responses. 🧪🌍

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​​​What should I expect?

​​​7:00-7:40 --> arrival & chats

​​​7:40-8:20 --> lecture

​​​8:20-9:00 --> q&a and more chatting

​​​Who's invited?

​​​Anyone with an interest in learning new things, meeting new people, and doing fun things on weeknights! Lots of people came solo to our last event, so don't be afraid to do the same—you’ll meet some awesome people!

​​​What about parking?

​​​There's no parking on-site, so we recommend street parking or using public transportation.

​Do I have to be 21+?

​No :) This venue is open to all ages.

​​​What about refunds?

​You can refund your ticket up to 24 hours before the event starts. Since this is a limited-space event, we encourage you to update your RSVP if you can’t make it—this helps us keep spots open for others.

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​​Every ticket sold goes directly back into the business. However, we want to make our events accessible to everyone. If cost is a barrier, please reach out for financial assistance by emailing [email protected].​

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