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AAI Program Committee
AAI Program Committee Workshop: Back to School: A Review of Four Fast-Moving Fields
Friday, May 8, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM, Room R02-R03
Wendy L. Havran, Scripps Research Institute
Maria-Luisa Alegre, University of Chicago
Jian Han, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, NextGen sequencing of immune repertoire: technology, applications, and challenges
Russell G. Jones, McGill University, Metabolomics in immunity
Melody A. Swartz, University of Chicago, Immunoregulatory roles of lymphatic endothelium and their transport functions
Kevin J. Tracey, The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Evolutionary integration of neural and immune pathogen sensing and response
This workshop intends to bring a broad audience up-to-date on a few emerging or rapidly changing fields or areas of technological innovation. Expert lecturers will provide an overview of each trending topic with an emphasis on communicating big picture concepts.
AAI President's Address
Friday, May 8, 5:00 PM, Great Hall A
Linda A. Sherman, Scripps Research Institute, AAI President
Using Autoimmunity to Inform Tumor Immunity
Steven J. Burakoff, The Tisch Cancer Institute
Introduction
AAI Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation
Chair:
Linda A. Sherman, Scripps Research Institute, AAI President
Jonathan SprentGarvan Institute of Medical Research
AAI President Linda A. Sherman will introduce the awardee and present the award prior to the start of the President's Address.
The AAI Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor bestowed by the AAI Council upon an AAI member. This award recognizes a deserving member for a career of scientific achievement and for contributions to AAI and fellow immunologists.
Opening Night Reception: Carnival Night in NOLA
Generously sponsored by eBioscience, an Affymetrix company
Friday, May 8, 2015, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Great Hall Lobby – Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
As you exit the President's Address, you'll be greeted by a traditional southern Louisiana band in the Great Hall Lobby for the Opening Night Welcome Reception. There you'll sample the many flavors of New Orleans cuisine, catch up with old friends, and be entertained by revelers "borrowed" from Mardi Gras—as well as psychic readers and jesters. Try the Cajun two-step to the celebrated Dwayne Dopsie & Zydeco Hellraisers band.
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