AAI 2008 Advanced Course in Immunology
July 19-24, 2008
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Kristin A. Hogquist, Ph.D.
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Leading experts 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 held at the University of Pennsylvania.
REGISTRATION -- registration has expired.
Financial support for underrepresented
minority scientists is available through the
FASEB MARC
Program.
Application deadline has passed.
Applicants from outside the US are encouraged to apply early for visas.
Course Schedule
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Saturday, July 19 2:00 – 5:00 PM Registration and refreshments 5:00 – 6:30 PM Marc K. Jenkins, University of Minnesota Center for Immunology Anatomy of the Immune Response 6:30 – 8:00 PM Mixer |
Sunday, July 20 7:30 AM Continental Breakfast 8:00 – 10:15 AM (rest break 9:00 – 9:15 AM) Gabriel Nunez, University of Michigan Cancer Center Innate Immunity 10:15 – 10:45 AM Refreshment break and discussions with faculty 10:45 – 11:45 AM Andrea J. Tenner, University of California, Irvine The Complement Cascade: Activation, Regulation and Potential Targets for Intervention 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch on own 1:00 – 2:00 PM Andrea J. Tenner, University of California, Irvine More than Complementary: Novel Functions of Complement in Health and Disease 2:00 – 2:30 PM Refreshment break and discussions with faculty 2:30 – 4:45 PM (rest break 3:30 – 3:45 PM) Andrea J. Sant, University of Rochester Medical Center MHC-restricted Antigen Presentation to T Cells 4:45 – 6:00 PM Dinner on own 6:00 – 8:00 PM (rest break 7:00 – 7:15 PM) A. Karolina Palucka, Baylor Institute of Biomedical Studies Dendritic Cells |
Monday, July 21 7:30 AM Continental Breakfast 8:00 – 10:15 AM (rest break 9:00 – 9:15 AM) Barry P. Sleckman, Washington University School of Medicine The Generation and Modification of Lymphocyte Antigen Receptor Genes 10:15 – 10:45 AM Refreshment break and discussions with faculty 10:45 – 11:45 AM Michael A. Farrar, University of Minnesota Center for Immunology B Cell Development 11:45 – 1:00 PM Lunch on own 1:00 – 2:00 PM Michael A. Farrar, University of Minnesota Center for Immunology B Cell Development 2:00 – 2:30 PM Refreshment break and discussions with faculty 2:30 – 4:45 PM (rest break 3:30 – 3:45 PM) Kristin A. Hogquist, University of Minnesota Center for Immunology T Cell Development 4:45 – 6:30 PM Barbeque 6:30 PM Evening Free |
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Tuesday, July 22 7:30 AM Continental Breakfast 8:00 – 10:15 AM (rest break 9:00 – 9:15 AM) Wayne M. Yokoyama, Washington University School of Medicine NK Cells in Innate Immune Defense 10:15 – 10:45 AM Refreshment break and discussions with faculty 10:45 – 11:45 AM Stephen C. Jameson, University of Minnesota Center for Immunology Lymphocyte Memory 11:45 – 1:00 PM Lunch on own 1:00 – 2:00 PM Stephen C. Jameson, University of Minnesota Center for Immunology Lymphocyte Memory 2:00 – 6:00 PM Free time to explore Minneapolis/St. Paul and dinner on own 6:00 – 8:00 PM (rest break 7:00 – 7:15 PM) Christopher A. Hunter, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Immune Response to Pathogens |
Wednesday, July 23 7:30 AM Continental Breakfast 8:00 – 10:15 AM (rest break 9:00 – 9:15 AM) Daniel L. Mueller, University of Minnesota Center for Immunology T Cell Peripheral Tolerance/ Autoimmunity 10:15 – 10:45 AM Refreshment break and discussions with faculty 10:45 – 11:45 AM Mark J. Shlomchik, Yale University School of Medicine B Cells and Autoimmunity
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Thursday, July 24 7:30 AM Continental Breakfast 8:00 – 10:15 AM (rest break 9:00 – 9:15 AM) Stephen J. McSorley, University of Minnesota Center for Immunology Mucosal Immunity 10:15 – 10:45 AM Refreshment break and discussions with faculty 10:45 – 11:45 AM Ross Kedl, University of Colorado Tumor Immunology 11:45 – 1:00 PM Lunch on own 1:00 – 2:00 PM Ross Kedl, University of Colorado Tumor Immunology 2:00 – 2:30 PM Refreshment break and discussions with faculty 2:30 – 4:45 PM (rest break 3:30 – 3:45 PM) Elizabeth Ingulli, University of California, San Diego Transplant Immunology 4:45 PM Course Adjourns |
Registration Fees and Cancellation Policy
REGISTRATION -- registration has expired.
Cancellation Policy
For notification of cancellation received at the AAI Office:
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Prior to June 1, 2008, amount paid less $75 administrative fee
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June 1 - June 12, 50% refund
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June 13 and thereafter, no refund
Accommodations and Meals
Accommodations – Online reservations expired
Radisson University Hotel
615 Washington Avenue, SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-379-8888
Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis
35 South 7th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-339-4900 or 800-333-3333
· AAI Rate: expired
· Please identify yourself as an AAI Advanced Course in Immunology registrant to receive the AAI rate. Rates and availability are subject to change. It is recommended that you reserve your hotel room as soon as possible.
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A courtesy shuttle will
be available for Radisson Plaza Hotel guests between the Radisson Plaza Hotel
Minneapolis and the Radisson Hotel University. The schedule will be provided
via email to closer to the course.
Additional Information
Course Location
- The course will be held in the Coffman
Memorial Union Theater of the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Campus, 300
Washington Avenue, SE
- 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 Coffman
Dining or nearby restaurants.
- Dinner may be purchased at nearby
restaurants.
- Mixer on Saturday and barbeque on Monday
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
11/11/2008