Ep. 72: “IMMUNOLOGY2024™: Innovations in Immunology” Featuring Dr. Akiko Iwasaki, Francisco Gomez-Rivera, and Dr. Jason Augustine
Feb 13, 2024
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Dr. Akiko Iwasaki, Francisco Gomez-Rivera, and Dr. Jason Augustine talk about the upcoming IMMUNOLOGY2024 meeting. They discuss key sessions to attend, what they’re looking forward to, and offer advice for attendees. Other topics include streptococcus and gastric cancer, targeting senescent cells to prevent aging, and protein complexes and autoimmunity in mice. They also discuss the shrinking Y chromosome, collaboration in immunology, and insights in managing long COVID.
The Immunology 2024 conference in Chicago will cover a wide range of topics in immunology including learning from viral infections, microbiome control of host immunity, T cell fate decisions during infection, antigen-specific CD4 T cell memory, and Treg control of tissue homeostasis.
Professor Akiko Iwasaki will give the president's address at Immunology 2024, focusing on learning immunology from viral infections, highlighting the importance of mentorship and nurturing the next generation of scientists.
Jason Augustine will discuss career opportunities in government, emphasizing the collaboration between academia, researchers, and policymakers to address environmental and public health issues.
Deep dives
Highlights of Immunology 2024 Conference
The Immunology 2024 conference will be held in Chicago from May 3rd to 7th. The conference will cover various topics in immunology, including learning from viral infections, microbiome control of host immunity, T cell fate decisions during infection, antigen-specific CD4 T cell memory, and Treg control of tissue homeostasis. The conference will also feature discussions on careers in government, with a focus on opportunities in federal agencies. Additionally, AI will provide awards and scholarships to support the attendance of young researchers. Childcare services will be available to allow parents to fully participate in the conference. The conference will provide a platform for networking, learning, and collaboration in the field of immunology.
President's Address: Learning Immunology from Viral Infections
Professor Akiko Iwasaki, the current president of AI, will give the president's address at Immunology 2024. Her address will focus on learning immunology from viral infections, with insights on host immune responses and the development of new vaccines. She will also share her personal experiences and highlight the importance of mentorship and nurturing the next generation of scientists.
Advancing Careers in Government
Jason Augustine, a former research microbiologist and immunologist at the US Environmental Protection Agency, will discuss career opportunities in government. He will emphasize the importance of collaboration between academia, researchers, and policymakers in addressing environmental and public health issues. He will also share insights and advice on pursuing careers in federal agencies.
Importance of Awards and Scholarships
The AI offers numerous awards, scholarships, and travel grants to support its members. These opportunities provide recognition for accomplishments in immunology and help young researchers attend conferences and further their careers. AI's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in the minority scientist awards and other initiatives to support underrepresented groups in immunology.
Highlights in Immunology Research
Immunology 2024 will showcase cutting-edge research in various areas of immunology. Topics include emerging therapeutic strategies, immune responses to chronic viral infections, targeting novel cancer immunotherapeutics, and immune system regulation in chronic inflammatory diseases. The conference will foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and scientific advancements in the field of immunology.
Dr. Akiko Iwasaki is the Sterling Professor of Immunobiology and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at Yale University and President of the American Association of Immunologists. Francisco Gomez-Rivera is an Immunology Program Graduate Student Candidate at the University of Michigan, and Dr. Jason (Swinburne) Augustine is a retired Research Microbiologist/Immunologist at the US Environmental Protection Agency. They talk about the upcoming IMMUNOLOGY2024 meeting in Chicago, Illinois from May 3-7, 2024. They discuss key sessions to attend, what they’re looking forward to at the meeting, and advice for attendees.
meeting in Chicago, Illinois from May 3-7, 2024. They discuss key sessions to attend, what they’re looking forward to at the meeting, and advice for attendees.
