Iain Sim
Iain Sim has a PhD degree in Microbiology and 30+ years of R&D experience in the pharmaceutical
and biotech industry, working on diagnostics, treatments and vaccines in the fields
of virology, oncology and immunology. He has been leading Osher courses on the human
genome and advances in genetic technology since 2012, interspersing science courses
with studies on notable historical figures.
In Your Genes: Another Year, Another Nobel Prize (Spring Term 2025)
Participant Testimonials:
Excllent course taught by a very knowledgable, well-prepared Study Leder.
Ian Sim is a treasure. Nobody at Osher presents complex information with better skill and enthusiasm. Rate him A++!
His slides were beautiful and helped me grasp some of the complexities of the subject.
Andrew Carnegie: Rags to Riches and Beyond (Winter Term 2025)
Participant Testimonials:
Outstanding instructor. Passionate, well researched and great demeanor in engaging and managing the class
The instructor researched the subject matter and went above and beyond. He was knowledgeable on other questions posed somewhat related but not always, to the said subject matter. He introduced musical pieces in each lecture added an extra special element to the curriculum.
In Your Genes: Hope or Hype, Promise or Peril (Spring Term 2024)
Participant Testimonials:
Outstanding materials and an outstanding instructor. Great value added found in all of Iain's courses.
This was, hands down, the most stimulating, informative and IRL useful Osher Lifelong Learning Institute course in which I've enrolled (and I've enrolled in quite a few).
I have such respect for the time, effort and knowledge that Iain Sim brought to this course. I found however that it started at a somewhat advanced level , so, it was challenging for me to really understand some of the material which was presented.
Andrew Carnegie: Rags to Riches and Beyond (Winter Term 2024)
Participant Testimonials:
He is a gifted teacher. He enjoys his students and interacts very well with them. Good class!
I knew a little about Carnegie before the course. Now I know a whole lot more, and I learned it in a very enjoyable class from a very good study leader.
In Your Genes: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Spring Term 2023)
Participant Testimonials:
Extremely well organized and informative!! Very well designed! The latest findings and material were included!
Ian's knowledge and detailed preparation made each class a very enjoyable learning experience for me.