Immunology of Fungal Infections
January 16-21, 2011
Hotel Galvez
Galveston, TX
Chair:
Gordon Brown

Vice Chairs:
Stuart M. Levitz & Luigina Romani

Application Deadline

Applications for this meeting must be submitted by December 26, 2010. Please apply early, as some meetings become oversubscribed (full) before this deadline. If the meeting is oversubscribed, it will be stated here. Applications will still be accepted for oversubscribed meetings. However, they will only be considered by the Conference Chair if more seats become available due to cancellations.

Fungal diseases have emerged as major causes of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised individuals. A fine-tuned immune response is critical, as either insufficient or exaggerated responses compromise the host's ability to eradicate fungal infection. The last few years has seen significant advances in our understanding of the innate and adaptive components underlying the protective and non-protective mechanisms of immunity. These discoveries allow a better understanding of immunodeficiency and disease susceptibility, and provide a means to develop novel approaches for immunotherapy and vaccination. Similarly important is the contribution of fungi to the plasticity of the immune system, from tolerance to autoimmunity. This conference will bring together, for the first time, the world's leading researchers investigating anti-fungal immunity, in a setting ideal for promoting cross-disciplinary discussions and collaborations. This will provide a compelling and informative meeting covering the latest advances in the field and the most pressing issues to be tackled.

For more information visit: http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2011&program=fungal