The Thomas H. Quinn Speaker Series presents, Conquering the Ultimate Disease Instigator: Reversing the Aging Process, by Ronald A. DePinho, M.D., a physician-scientist, serial entrepreneur and past president of MD Anderson Cancer Center. A member of the National Academies, his research has advanced our understanding of cancer and aging, showing that aging can be reversed. He launched high-impact initiatives in disease prevention and therapy, including the Cancer Moon Shots Program. In his talk, Dr. DePinho will share insights into the forces shaping scientific research and its impact on humanity. He will then dive into the mechanisms driving aging and the transformative potential of science to extend healthspan and combat age-related diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. He will provide knowledge on how to live a healthier life. The talk is free and open to the public. No tickets or registration required. The Thomas H. Quinn Speaker Series is an annual event hosted by the Mendoza College of Business to honor the Notre Dame alumnus and former member and chair of Mendoza’s Business Advisory Council. Quinn earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Notre Dame in 1969 and was a football monogram winner and member of the 1966 national championship team. The speaker series is sponsored by Notre Dame alumnus and trustee John W. “Jay” Jordan II, Quinn’s college roommate, longtime friend and business partner.