Part I
Tuesday, July 9
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Registration
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Juan Carlos Zuñiga-Pflücker, University of Toronto and Sunnybrook Research Institute
Welcome and Introduction to the Immune System
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty
2:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Lewis L. Lanier, University of California, San Francisco
Innate Immunity: Introduction to the Cells
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Deborah A. Fraser, California State University, Long Beach
Complement
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Networking Reception
Wednesday, July 10
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Helen S. Goodridge, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Innate Immunity: Introduction to Pattern Recognition and Intracellular Signaling
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM
Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty
9:50 AM – 11:20 AM
Wendy L. Havran, The Scripps Research Institute
Introduction to Adaptive Immunity
11:20 AM – 12:50 PM
Lunch Break (on your own)
12:50 PM – 2:20 PM
David Nemazee, The Scripps Research Institute
B Cell Development and Maturation
2:20 PM – 2:40 PM
Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty
2:40 PM – 4:10 PM
Nilabh Shastri, Johns Hopkins University
Antigen Processing and Presentation
4:10 PM – 4:30 PM
Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Juan Carlos Zuñiga-Pflücker, University of Toronto and Sunnybrook Research Institute
MHC Restriction and Thymic Selection
Thursday, July 11
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Christine Moussion, Genentech
Dendritic Cells: The Bridge Between Innate and Adaptive Immunity
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM
Coffee Break and Discussion with Faculty
9:50 AM – 11:20 AM
Michael Croft, La Jolla Institute for Immunology
Effector T Cell Differentiation and Response
11:20 AM – 12:50 PM
Lunch Break (on your own)
12:50 PM – 2:20 PM
Shane Crotty, La Jolla Institute for Immunology
B Cell Activation and Humoral Immunity
2:20 PM – 2:40 PM
Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty
2:40 PM – 4:10 PM
Ronald N. Germain, NIAID, NIH
Orchestrating the Immune Response
4:10 PM – 4:30 PM
Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Stephen M. Hedrick, University of California, San Diego
Host-Pathogen Co-evolution in Human Beings: the Red Queen and the Grim Reaper
Part II
Friday, July 12
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Ninan Abraham, University of British Columbia
Cytokines
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM
Coffee Break and Discussion with Faculty
9:50 AM – 11:20 AM
Megan K. Levings, University of British Columbia
T and B Cell Tolerance
11:20 AM – 12:50 PM
Lunch Break (on your own)
12:50 PM - 2:20 PM
Matthias G. von Herrath, La Jolla Institute for Immunology
Autoimmunity
2:20 PM – 2:40 PM
Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty
2:40 PM – 4:10 PM
Jonathan S. Maltzman, Stanford University
Solid Organ Transplantation
4:10 PM – 4:30 PM
Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Peter B. Ernst, University of California, San Diego
Mucosal Immunology
Saturday, July 13
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Steven F. Ziegler, Benaroya Research Institute
Type 2 Immunity
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM
Coffee Break and Discussion with Faculty
9:50 AM – 11:20 AM
Stephen L. Shiao, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Tumor Immunology
11:20 AM – 12:50 PM
Lunch Break (on your own)
12:50 PM – 2:20 PM
Robert L. Modlin, University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine
Immunity to Bacterial Pathogens
2:20 PM – 2:40 PM
Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty
2:40 PM – 4:10 PM
Ilhem Messaoudi, University of California, Irvine
Immunity to Viruses
4:10 PM – 4:30 PM
Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Martin Prlic, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Immunologic Memory
Sunday, July 14
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Stephen De Rosa, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Vaccination
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Coffee Break and Discussion with Faculty
9:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Donald B. Kohn, University of California, Los Angeles
Genetic Approaches to Immune-Mediated Diseases
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Andrew C. Chan, Genentech, Inc.
Bench to Bedside to Bench: Current Issues in Immunology
Registration will open soon!
Registration for Introductory Course in Immunology
Registration fees include access to the course, printed course book, and hospitality events as listed in the schedule.
| |
Part 1 or Part 2 |
Both Parts |
| Academic or Government Trainee* Member |
$575 |
$825 |
| Academic or Government Trainee* Nonmember |
$730 |
$1,030 |
| Academic or Government Regular Member |
$775 |
$1,105 |
| Academic or Government Nonmember |
$940 |
$1,270 |
| Industry Regular or Trainee Member |
$1,375 |
$2,015 |
| Industry Nonmember includes Trainees |
$1,530 |
$2,170 |
* Trainees must complete and submit the Trainee Certification Form in order to qualify for Trainee rates.
Register
Deadline to register is June 10, 2019.
Limited spots remaining!
Refund Policy
Refund requests will be accepted until June 3, 2019. Any registrant wishing to obtain a refund must submit a written request along with his/her confirmation number by June 3, 2019. Please send to meetings@aai.org.
A $75 non-refundable processing fee will be deducted from the refund. After June 3, 2019, no refunds will be issued.
Housing and Accommodations
Housing reservations are now being accepted. Attendees must make their own hotel reservations.
UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center
A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved at the UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center (the same location as to 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
Website: luskinconferencecenter.ucla.edu
Book Your Room
Please note that this room block closes on June 10, 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. Or, to book by phone, please call 855-LCC-UCLA (855-522-8252) and refer to the group code AAII0708.
Sleeping room rate: $243 (there are no additional taxes)
The rate includes complimentary in-room Wi-Fi.
Parking: Self-parking is available at the Luskin Center for $32/night.
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).
Room Sharing
We use ConferenceShare to administer room sharing for the AAI Introductory Course. To request a room share, please go to https://conferenceshare.co, select AAI INTRO 2019 from the list of conferences, create an account, and provide your contact details.
It is the responsibility of the individual, via ConferenceShare, to contact anyone with whom they wish to share a room. The use of this service is purely optional and does not guarantee a room share. AAI and their officers, employees, and agents assume no responsibility with respect to these services and accept no liabilities relative to the services. Use of ConferenceShare is governed by their Terms of Service.
Suggested Reading
- Murphy, Kenneth, and Casey Weaver. Janeway’s Immunobiology. Garland Science, NY, 2016.
- Owen, Judy, Jenni Punt, and Sharon Stranford. Kuby Immunology. W. H. Freeman and Company, NY, 2013.
- Parham, Peter. The Immune System. Garland Science, NY, 2014.
Course Location
- UCLA Luskin Conference Center, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA
- Course will be held in the Centennial Hall Salons A&B on Level 1 of the UCLA Luskin Conference Center.
- Driving directions, parking options, and other ground transportation options can be viewed here.
Child Policy
- Child care services are not provided by AAI. We regret that children are not permitted entrance to the course, the pre-function and registration area, or any activities held in conjunction with the course. We suggest that you contact your hotel for referrals if you require baby-sitting services.
Disability & Special Services Information
- If you have a disability or special need that may have an impact on your participation or attendance at the course, please contact the AAI Meeting Office at (301) 634-7399 or email meetings@aai.org. AAI cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification of need. All service animals must be accompanied by appropriate medical and veterinary documentation.
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: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/general/visa-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.