David J. Galas, PhD
1944 – 2023
David J. Galas Tribute Events
Hosts: Galas/Isonaka Families & PNRI
Honorary Hosts: The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation and Washington Research Foundation
Saturday, May 4: PNRI Lab Tours & Reception
Sunday, May 5: Galas Tribute Event & Reception
Sunday, May 5, 2024: Galas Tribute Event
Guests are welcome to join the tribute events at any point throughout the day.
Please note: RSVPs are required. Please email development@pnri.org to secure your spot.
LOCATION:
University of Washington Center for Urban Horticulture
3501 NE 41st Street
Seattle, WA 98195
Link to map and directions
Link to hotels near the University of Washington
Free parking is available.
Dress is casual.
EVENT OVERVIEW:
NHS Hall
- 8:45 – 9:30am: Light pastry and coffee
- 9:30 – 10:00am: Welcome speeches from Jack Faris, PhD, PNRI CEO, Tom Daniel, MD, Washington Research Foundation President & CEO, and Robbee Kosak, The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation President; video montage of David
- 10:00 – 10:30am: Panel 1: Genome Project: Blazing a New Path
- Moderator: Lisa Stubbs, PhD
- Panelists: Ari Patrinos, PhD, Dan Drell, PhD, and Elbert Bramscomb, PhD
15 min break
- 10:45am – 11:15am: Panel 2: Darwin/KGI/Hertz: Fostering Innovation in Research & Education
- Moderator: David Finegold, PhD
- Panelists: Fred Ramsdell, PhD, David Finegold, PhD, Philip Welkhoff, PhD, and Nikita Sakhanenko, PhD
5 min break
- 11:20 – 11:30am: Lisa Stubbs, PhD Presentation: Galas Legacy Project
- 11:30am – 12:05pm: Break/posters/mingling PNRI showcase/Next Generation
- Poster Presenters:
- Carvalho Lab: Rituparna Sinha Roy, PhD, and Cliff Lun
- McLaughlin Lab: Lei Yang, PhD
- Stubbs Lab: Eugene Lin, PhD, and Chris Seward, PhD
- Hagopian Lab: Michael Killian and Claire Crouch – TEDDY study
- Dudley Lab: Gareth Cromie, PhD, and Anubhav Nahar, PhD
- Metzger Lab: Michael Metzger, PhD
- Poster Presenters:
- 12:05 – 12:20pm: Aimée Dudley, PhD Presentation
- 12:20 – 12:30pm: Audience Q&A with Jack Faris, PhD
- 12:50 – 1:00pm: Closing remarks from Dave and John Galas
Merrill Commons
- 1:00 – 3:00pm: Reception with a light lunch
For those unable to attend in person, we will offer a virtual experience so you can be part of this special day from anywhere in the world. Please email development@pnri.org to join the event virtually.
Saturday, May 4, 2024: PNRI Lab Tours & Reception
For those who will be in the area on May 4, please join us for a tour of the PNRI labs. David was integral to the vision and focus of PNRI becoming a multidisciplinary genetics institute in Seattle.
Please note: Our lab tours are fully booked. If you’re still interested in attending a tour and haven’t RSVPed yet, please reach out to us at development@pnri.org to inquire about availability. We’ll do our best to accommodate your request.
LOCATION:
Pacific Northwest Research Institute
720 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
Link to map and directions
PARKING:
Guests are welcome to use this permit to park on the Seattle University campus in Broadway Garage P3 or in the 10th and E. Columbia Lot P4. Please do not park in reserved parking spots (all reserved spots are marked with signage).
TOUR SCHEDULE:
- 2:00pm (ends at 3pm): SOLD OUT
- 2:30pm (ends at 3:30pm): SOLD OUT
- 3:00pm (ends at 4pm): SOLD OUT
- 3:30pm (ends at 4:30pm): SOLD OUT
RECEPTION & RIBBON-CUTTING:
- 4:30pm – 5:30pm: Join PNRI and the Galas/Isonaka Families to cut the ribbon of the newly named Galas Room and hear about Dr. Galas’ impact on PNRI. Raise a glass to toast to the memory of David Galas and his influence on the future of our institute. Please note the reception is 21+ only.
Questions
Contact the Development Team via our contact form or call (206) 726-1233 with any questions you may have.