AIC2024 PROGRAM
PROGRAM DETAILS
Our 52nd Annual Meeting AIC2024 will be held November 22-25, 2024 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown. AIC2024 will be chaired by Dr. Kevin Legge, University of Iowa.
FRIDAY, NOV. 22, 2024
MEET THE SPEAKER’S ROUNDTABLE
For Trainees • 5:30 - 6:30 PM • Pre-registration required.
AWARD PRESENTATION
7:15 PM • Recognition of AAI Young Investigator Awards, National Multiple Sclerosis Society Travel Awards, and John Wallace Fellows
CARL WALTENBAUGH KEYNOTE ADDRESS
7:30 - 8:30 PM • Dr. Donna Farber, Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Columbia University
Tissue resident immunity across the human lifespan
WINE RECEPTION
Immediately following keynote address
SAturDAY, NOV. 23, 2024
Symposium i
INNATE IMMUNITY: IMMUNITY’S FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE
Chaired by Dr. Stephania Cormier • 8:30 AM - Noon
Dr. Steve Waggoner, Cincinnati Children’s
Unconventional contributions of NK cells to immunity and disease
Dr. Thirumala-Devi Kanneganti, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Molecular mechanisms of innate immunity and inflammation in health and disease
Dr. Mark Headley, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Immunosurveillance of the lung by specialized dendritic cell populations
Dr. Stephania Cormier, Louisiana State University
The Role of the Epithelium in the Defense of the Lung
LUNCH BREAK
12:00 - 2:00 PM
Food not provided by AIC
IMMUNOLOGY EDUCATION ROUNDTABLE
12:30 - 1:30 PM
AFTERNOON PROGRAM I
2:00 – 4:30 PM • Workshop Blocks 1-12
4:30 – 6:30 PM • Poster Presentations I
4:30 – 6:30 PM • Undergraduate Poster Presentations
4:30 – 6:30 PM • Reception Concurrent with Poster Session I
SUNDAY, NOV. 24, 2024
Symposium iI
BARRIER IMMUNITY: IMMUNE-MEDIATED PROTECTION AND REGULATION OF BARRIERS
Chaired by Dr. Jennifer Lund • 8:30 AM - Noon
Dr. Troy Randall, University of Alabama, Birmingham
Barrier immunity in the peritoneal cavity: fat-associated lymphoid clusters in the omentum
Dr. Heather Hickman, NIH/NIAID
Virion trafficking and trapping throughout the body
Dr. Jacob Kohlmeier, Emory University
CD8+ TRM-mediated protection against respiratory virus transmission
Dr. Jennifer Lund, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Regulation of mucosal tissue immunity in context of virus infection
LUNCH BREAK
12:00 - 2:00 PM
Food not provided by AIC
UNDERGRADUATE CAREERS IN IMMUNOLOGY WORKSHOP
12:15 -1:45 PM
AFTERNOON PROGRAM II
2:00 – 4:30 PM • Workshop Blocks 1-12
4:30 – 6:30 PM • Poster Presentations II
4:30 – 6:30 PM • Undergraduate Poster Presentations
4:30 – 6:30 PM • Reception Concurrent with Poster Session II
MONDAY, NOV. 25, 2024
Symposium iII
MUCOSAL VACCINES: INFECTION, IMMUNITY, AND IMMUNE MODULATION
Chaired by Dr. Kevin Legge • 8:30 AM - Noon
Dr. Catharine Bosio, NIH/NIAID - Rocky Mountain Laboratories
Pass the turkey: the influence of tryptophan metabolism crosstalk among pulmonary stromal and non-stromal populations in vaccine mediated immunity
Dr. Prosper Boyaka, Ohio State University
Vaccination strategies for induction of mucosal immunity: dogma, myths, and reality
Dr. Jodi McGill, Iowa State University
Development of intranasal nanoparticle-based vaccines to prevent RSV infection in humans and animals
Dr. Kevin Legge, University of Iowa
Use of mucosal administered polyanhydride nanoparticles as a vaccine platform for the induction of immunity and protection against influenza virus
As a courtesy to our speakers, we request that cell phones, pagers, and electronic devices be turned off or on vibrate during all sessions. Cameras and recording equipment may not be used at the Keynote, Symposia, Workshops or Poster sessions. Photographs of posters can only be made with the express permission of the poster presenter.