Mechanisms of Immune Cell Development and Function

Conference Summary
For over 20 years, this conference has explored the mechanisms that control gene expression, differentiation, genome architecture, and function in diverse cell types in the immune system. Specific areas of research include infection, cancer immunotherapy, autoimmunity, inflammatory diseases, and an ever-growing spectrum of pathologies. We focus on the molecular mechanisms underlying immune cell development and function, and their implications for the development of new prevention and treatment strategies. Sessions will further discuss how researchers are leveraging emerging technologies to decipher gene expression and cell function, including single-cell and spatial transcriptomics and proteomics, and high-level systems immunology analyses. The conference will also feature networking, professional development workshops, and research presentations from scientists across the career spectrum.

Attendees will learn about:

• The mechanistic understanding of immune cell development
• Immune responses to infection
• Therapeutic strategies, including vaccine development and cancer immunotherapy