AAI Introductory Course in Immunology

  Registration will open soon!

Registration for the AAI Introductory Course in Immunology

Registration fees include access to the course, printed course book, and hospitality events as listed in the schedule.

* Trainees must complete and submit the Trainee Certification Form in order to qualify for Trainee rates.

REGISTER NOW!

Registration closed June 20.
Inquire with meetings@aai.org about availability.

Limited spots remaining!

Refund Policy

Refund requests will be accepted until June 7, 2022. Any registrant wishing to obtain a refund must submit a written request along with his/her confirmation number by June 7, 2022.  Please send to meetings@aai.org.

A $75 non-refundable processing fee will be deducted from the refund. After June 7, 2022, no refunds will be issued.

FAR 889 Compliance

AAI (DUNS 037758729; CAGE Code 3YBT8) has already made the 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services Representation via the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), which you can find in this document (PDF) and on the AAI SAM.gov profile. Per the Interim Rule in 85 FR 53126 (Aug. 27, 2020) and Federal Acquisitions Regulations 52.204-24, your office can rely on 52.204-26 representation made by AAI and is, therefore, in compliance with FAR889.

  Housing reservations now open!

Housing Accommodations

A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved at the UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center (the same location where the course will be held).

UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center

425 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: 855-LCC-UCLA (855-522-8252)
Email: lcc@ha.ucla.edu

Book Your Room

Attendees must make their own hotel reservations.

• Sleeping room rate: $275
• The rate includes complimentary in-room Wi-Fi
• Rate expires June 13, 2022

Self parking is available at both the Luskin Conference Center at $34/night and Lot 8 (immediately adjacent to the Conference Center on the south side of Strathmore Drive) at $32/night.

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Hotel Angeleno

A block of sleeping rooms are now available at Hotel Angeleno – approximately 1 mile from the Luskin Conference Center (complimentary shuttle available).

Hotel Angeleno
170 N Church Lane
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: 866-264-3536
Website: www.hotelangeleno.com

Book Your Room

Please note that this room block closes on June 17, 2019.

To obtain a reservation within the room block, available exclusively to American Association of Immunologists Introductory Course attendees, click on "Book Your Room" above and book online (link is not mobile friendly). To book by phone, please call 866-264-3536 and refer to the American Association of Immunologists room block.

Sleeping room rate:  $199 (+15.695% tax)

The rate includes complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, free valet parking for one vehicle/room, and a wine hour every evening (5:30-6:30PM).

Suggested Reading

• Murphy, Kenneth, and Casey Weaver. Janeway’s Immunobiology. Garland Science, NY, 2016.
• Punt, Jenni, Sharon Stranford, Patricia Jones, and Judy Owen. Kuby Immunology. W. H. Freeman and Company, NY, 2018.
• Parham, Peter. The Immune System. Garland Science, NY, 2014.
• Paul, William E. Fundamental Immunology. Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2012.

Visa Information

This link to the Visa Wizard is a guide to help foreign citizens understand which visa category might be appropriate for their travel to the United States: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wizard.html.

For Attendees from Non-Participating Visa Waiver Program Countries:

To apply for a visa, please visit https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en.html.

Visas should be applied for as early as possible and well in advance of the meeting (at least three months before the visa is needed). Information about visa wait times can be found at https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en.html.

Be advised that you need to apply for Business Visitor Visa (B-1). The AAI Immunology Courses are comparable to a scientific meeting or workshop and will not qualify attendees for student visa status. You will be asked to name the meeting ("AAI Introductory Course in Immunology" or "AAI Advanced Course in Immunology") and explain the purpose of your visit.

NOTE: Registration refunds will not be issued after the refund deadline for any reason, including the inability to obtain a visa.

For Attendees from Participating Visa Waiver Program Countries:

In order to travel without a visa on the Visa Waiver Program, you must have authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to boarding a U.S. bound air or sea carrier. For detailed information about the Visa Waiver Program, visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visa-waiver-program.html.

Requesting an Invitation Letter

For security purposes, letters of invitation will be sent only to individuals who are registered for a course. Once your registration is complete, please contact meetings@aai.org to request a personalized letter of invitation.

AAI Public Health and Safety Policy

In the interest of the health and safety of those attending the AAI Introductory Course, AAI is requiring all course attendees to be fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) as per the CDC and WHO Guidelines.

To attend the AAI Introductory Course, official “Proof of Vaccination” (POV) confirming an attendee has been fully vaccinated is required. A full vaccination regimen must be completed by June 28, 2022, 14 days in advance of the start of the course.

Starting June 15, a TEXT message will be sent to all course attendees with POV upload instructions from the HIPAA-compliant vaccine validation company, 42Chat/HealthShield. Anyone who fails to provide a POV will not be permitted to attend the course.

AAI strongly recommends registering for the course well in advance to resolve any issues that may arise.

On-site registration will not be available. 

At this time, masking during the AAI Courses and inside the conference centers will be required.