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Shaping immunity in healthy and diseased tissues
Jannie Borst1, Paola Ricciardi-Castagnoli
1University of Milano-Bicocca, Department of Biotechnology, Piazza della Scienza 2, Milano, Italy.
European Journal of Immunology
|July 27, 2007
Summary
Immunologists convened to discuss molecular and cellular mechanisms of immune regulation. The conference explored how the immune system functions in both healthy and diseased tissues.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
Background:
- The EMBO Conference Series on Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Immune Regulation aims to advance understanding of the immune system.
- The 2007 conference specifically addressed the shaping of immunity in various physiological and pathological conditions.
Framework:
- The conference series is organized by the European Network of Immunological Investigation (ENII).
- It comprises three distinct events, with the first held in Capo Caccia, Sardinia.
Implementation:
- Approximately one hundred immunologists participated in the event.
- Discussions focused on the intricate processes governing immune responses.
Implications:
- This gathering fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange among leading researchers in immunology.
- Insights gained are expected to contribute to novel therapeutic strategies for immune-related diseases.
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