AAI 2007 Advanced Course in Immunology
The University of Minnesota
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Leading experts will present recent advances in understanding the biology of the immune system and its role in health and disease. The course is intended for scientists and advanced trainees who wish to expand or update their understanding of the field. This is not an introductory course and requires that attendees have a firm understanding of the principles of immunology.
Those seeking a basic, introductory course are referred to the AAI Introductory Course in Immunology, June 22 - 28, 2007, to be held at the University of Pennsylvania.
REGISTRATION -- click here to register.
Applicants from outside the US are encouraged to apply early for visas.
Course Schedule
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Saturday, August 4 2:00 –
6:00 PM |
Sunday, August 5
8:30 AM |
Monday, August 6
7:30 AM |
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Tuesday, August 7 7:30 AM Continental breakfast 8:00 – 10:30 AM (rest break 9:00 – 9:30 AM) Ulrich H. von Andrian, Harvard Medical School Leukocyte trafficking 10:30 – 11:00 AM Refreshment break and discussions with faculty 11:00 AM – Noon Pamela L. Schwartzberg, NIH, NHGRI Signal transduction by antigen receptors Noon – 1:00 PM Lunch on own 1:00 – 2:00 PM Pamela L. Schwartzberg, NIH, NHGRI Signal transduction by antigen receptors 2:00 – 2:30 PM Refreshment break and discussions with faculty 2:30 – 5:00 PM (rest break 3:30 – 4:00 PM) Stephen Jameson, University of Minnesota TCR recognition of peptide: MHC 5:00 – 7:00 PM Dinner – Barbeque with faculty |
Wednesday, August 8 7:30 AM Continental breakfast 8:00 – 10:30 AM (rest break 9:00 – 9:30 AM) Michael G. McHeyzer-Williams, The Scripps Research Institute B cell activation/memory 10:30 – 11:00 AM Refreshment break and discussions with faculty 11:00 AM – Noon Marc K. Jenkins, University of Minnesota Anatomy of the immune response Noon – 1:00 PM Lunch on own 1:00 – 2:00 PM Marc K. Jenkins, University of Minnesota Anatomy of the immune response 2:00 – 2:30 PM Refreshment break and discussions with faculty 2:30 – 5:00 PM (rest break 3:30 – 4:00 PM) Daniel L. Mueller, University of Minnesota T cell peripheral tolerance/ autoimmunity 5:00 – 6:30 PM Dinner on own 6:30 – 7:50 PM Roberta Pelanda, National Jewish Medical Research Center B cell peripheral tolerance/ autoimmunity |
Thursday, August 9 7:30 AM Continental breakfast 8:00 – 10:30 AM (rest break 9:00 – 9:30 AM) Christopher A. Hunter, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Immune response to pathogens 10:30 – 11:00 AM Refreshment break and discussions with faculty 11:00 AM – Noon Olivera J. Finn, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Top ten things to know about tumor immunology Noon – 1:00 PM Lunch on own 1:00 – 2:00 PM Olivera J. Finn, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Top ten things to know about tumor immunology 2:00 – 2:30 PM Refreshment break and discussions with faculty 2:30 – 5:00 PM (rest break 3:30 – 4:00 PM) Elizabeth Ingulli, University of Minnesota Transplant immunology 5:00 PM Explore Minneapolis on your own |
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Information coming soon.
Registration Fees and Cancellation Policy
REGISTRATION -- click here to register.
Registration Fees
As a privilege of membership, AAI Regular Members in good standing at time of registration are granted a $50 discount.
| $ 555 | Graduate* |
| $ 675 | Postdoctoral* |
| $ 815 | Regular/Academic/Non-profit/Government |
| $ 1,675 | Industry/Corporate |
* Must complete AAI Trainee Certification Form.
Cancellation Policy
For notification of cancellation received at the AAI Office:
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By Monday, July 2, 2007, 50% refund
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After Monday, July 2, 2007, no refund
Accommodations and Meals
Accommodations
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Attendees must make their own reservations.
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Accommodations have been arranged at special course rates at the Radisson University Hotel, 615 Washington Avenue, S.E., Minneapolis, MN.
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The special course rate is $115.00 per night, single or double occupancy. (For more than two occupants per room, add $20 per person per day.) To obtain the special rate, please ask for The American Association of Immunologists rate.
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Reservations can be booked online at http://www.radisson.com/aai2007 or by calling (612) 379-8888 or 1-800-822-6757; reservations must be guaranteed w. a major credit card.
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The hotel is a 5-10 minute walk from the course.
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The deadline to make hotel reservations was Monday, July 16, 2007.
Additional Information
- Registration and a refreshment reception is from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 4 at the Coffman Memorial Union theater Annex, 300 Washington Avenue, S.E., Minneapolis.
Course Location
- The course will be held in the Coffman
Memorial Union Theater of the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis campus, 300
Washington Avenue, S.E.
- See accompanying http://www1.umn.edu/pts/maps/mplslg.htm for precise location of the Coffman Memorial Union on the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis campus.
Meals
- Continental breakfast is provided daily
outside the lecture hall.
- Light refreshments for breaks are
included.
- Lunch may be purchased at the student
union or nearby restaurants.
- Dinner may be purchased at nearby restaurants.
Parking
- Parking at posted rates is available at the East River Road garages. Click here to view map and directions.
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Updated
07/31/2007