# Event Details - **Event Name**: How to Make or Break Your Heart: Biology of Heart Development & Congenital Heart Defects - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Marin Science Seminar presents another free science event for teens and community at Terra Linda High School in San Rafael: (Please NOTE: Tickets and Registration are NOT required. The link is simply for more information on the event and locale.) “How to Make or Break Your Heart: Biology of Heart Development and Congenital Heart Defects” with Irfan Kathiriya M.D. Ph.D of UCSF Description: Dr. Kathiriya will introduce how the human heart develops from a simple tube into a complex four-chambered organ during early pregnancy. He’ll discuss congenital heart disease, which affects about 1% of newborns and represents one of the most common and life-limiting birth defects. Then, he will present recent discoveries on how specific genes control the organization of heart cells during development, and how disruptions in these genetic programs contribute to congenital heart defects. This research provides new insights into why some babies are born with heart problems and may lead to improved treatments and diagnostic approaches in the future. Bio: Dr. Kathiriya is a pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist who cares for patients at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in San Francisco and Oakland, and Professor of Anesthesia at the University of California, San Francisco. He is part of a team that cares for patients born with heart defects needing surgery. In the laboratory, Dr. Kathiriya’s research uses experimental genetics and data science—including disease modeling with human pluripotent stem cells, cell lineage tracing with mouse genetics, and genomics—to understand how the developing heart forms properly and what goes wrong in congenital heart disease. His goal is to uncover insights from the laboratory to improve the natural course of congenital heart disease for patients and their families. https://marinscienceseminar.com/how-to-make-or-break-your-heart/ Join us and learn! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-rafael/how-to-make-or-break-your-heart-biology-of-heart-development-and-congenital-heart-defects/200029432426458 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: San Rafael - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 320 Nova Albion Way, Innovation Hub, San Rafael, CA, United States, California 94903 - **lat**: 38.00006 - **long**: -122.55326 - **full address**: 320 Nova Albion Way, Innovation Hub, San Rafael, CA, United States, California 94903 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: How to Make or Break Your Heart: Biology of Heart Development & Congenital Heart Defects - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/57bf4890ff131cad4559fd55eb3605ddc187acae822c672509f844ccba39399e-rimg-w1176-h1128-dcf5f5f5-gmir?v=1773771813 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is How to Make or Break Your Heart: Biology of Heart Development & Congenital Heart Defects being held? - **A:** How to Make or Break Your Heart: Biology of Heart Development & Congenital Heart Defects takes place on Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 320 Nova Albion Way, Innovation Hub, San Rafael, CA, United States, California 94903. - **Q**: Who is organizing How to Make or Break Your Heart: Biology of Heart Development & Congenital Heart Defects? - **A:** How to Make or Break Your Heart: Biology of Heart Development & Congenital Heart Defects is organized by Marin Science Seminar. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** How to Make or Break Your Heart: Biology of Heart Development & Congenital Heart Defects is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Rafael, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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