The American Association of Immunologists

AAI 2008 Advanced Course in Immunology

July 19-24, 2008
University of Minnesota/Minneapolis Campus
Coffman Memorial Union Theater
300 Washington Avenue, SE
Minneapolis, MN

Course Directors:

Marc K. Jenkins, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Microbiology
Associate Director, Center for Immunology
University of Minnesota


Kristin A. Hogquist, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
University of Minnesota Center for Immunology

The American Association of Immunologists (AAI) sponsors an intensive one-week course designed for serious students of immunology.

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

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
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

11:45 – 1:00 PM
Lunch on own

1:00 – 2:00 PM
Mark J. Shlomchik, Yale University School of Medicine
B Cells and Autoimmunity

2:00 – 2:30 PM
Refreshment break and discussions with faculty

2:30 – 4:45 PM
(rest break 3:30 – 3:45 PM)
Pamela L. Schwartzberg, NHGRI, NIH
Lymphocyte Antigen Receptor Signal Transduction

4:45 – 6:15 PM
Yoji Shimizu, University of Minnesota Cancer Center and Center for Immunology
Lymphocyte Trafficking

6:15 PM
Evening Free

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

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Cancellation Policy

For notification of cancellation received at the AAI Office:

  • Prior to June 1, 2008, amount paid less $75 administrative fee

  • June 1 - June 12, 50% refund

  • 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.

·         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

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