BSI workshop on cytokines in reproduction

Area of Science:

• Immunology
• Reproductive Biology

Background:

• The UK Materno-Fetal Immunobiology Group (MFIG) convened at the British Society for Immunology Spring Meeting.
• The meeting coincided with the bicentenary of Edward Jenner's smallpox vaccination.

Framework:

• The workshop theme was 'Cytokines in Reproduction'.
• Over 60 delegates attended the MFIG workshop.

Implementation:

• The event was held at the University of Bristol from April 17-19th, 1996.

Implications:

• This meeting fostered discussion on the role of cytokines in materno-fetal health.
• It highlighted advancements in understanding reproductive immunology.