April 12-15, 2021 | 8:00AM EDT | 12:00PM UTC | 2:00PM CEST*
*Program is in development and subject to change
The innate immune system is the first line of response to pathogens and tissue injury. Specialized cells have evolved mechanisms to detect microbial and distress signals and translate these into effector mechanisms that fight infections, amplify inflammation, initiate acquired immunity and eventually resolve. Although the innate immune response is usually associated with infectious disease, it has been implicated in a broad range of diseases, including cancer, autoimmunity, degenerative and vascular diseases. This conference provides multidisciplinary perspectives on innate immunity, from fundamental science to clinical aspects of disease, as well as therapeutic approaches to immune modulation. The conference program will focus on recent advances in this rapidly developing field. Presentations will provide new insights into mechanisms of microbial and distress sensing and the effector mechanisms of innate immune cells including macrophages, neutrophils, dendritic cells and innate lymphoid cells. The program will also highlight new approaches to understanding protective and pathogenic innate immune function, and emerging therapeutic opportunities for targeting these mechanisms in disease.
Regular Registration Rate: $275 USD
Student Registration Rate: $150 USD
Abstract Submission:
‣ For Short Talk Consideration: March 1, 2021
‣ For Poster Booth: March 29, 2021
ePoster / SciTalk Submission: April 1, 2021
Financial Aid Application: March 29, 2021
*Please note, abstract submission is required
in order to submit an ePoster and/or Scitalk
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Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, as well as individuals from low- and middle- income countries (all career stages) working in science and medicine related fields, are eligible to apply for a FREE registration code.
Find out more about financial aid opportunities here!
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