The Symphonic Biology of Exercise
R. Sanders Williams, M.D.
Professor and Dean Emeritus, School of Medicine
Senior Advisor for Science & Technology
Duke University
Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture
The Symphonic Biology of Exercise
Date: June 4, 2026
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Reception and hors d'oeuvres at 5 p.m.)
About this Seminar
Exercise is a primal biologic function that induces a complex and sequential array of biochemical events within multiple cell types and organ systems, and repeated cycles of exercise drive profound adaptive responses that augment fitness and health. This talk will illustrate examples of molecular signals that orchestrate these responses in symphonic form to carry biological themes and motifs with rich harmony and texture.
About Maury Strauss
Maury Strauss was a longtime community benefactor and businessman who supported biomedical research with the goal of energizing the local economy and improving quality of life in our neighborhoods and around the world. In order to ensure the continued success of Roanoke’s biomedical research enterprise, as well as the free public seminars, Mr. Strauss made a generous gift to the series. He passed away in June 2024 at age 99.
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