Immune Aging

Memo

Aging is a complex and multi-dimensional process that affects all tissues of all organisms. Accumulating evidence suggests that disruption of immune homeostasis and responses with age, plays a significant role in the aetiology and pathogenesis of many aging-associated diseases. Recent advances in genomic technologies (e.g., single cell, spatial) combined with advances in molecular techniques (CRISPR-Cas9) enable precise descriptions of molecular and cellular changes associated with immune system aging in human cells as well as in model organisms. With these advances, we are in need of interdisciplinary settings to promote interactions to foster collaborative research and career advancement across disciplines. The objectives of the meeting are: To recognize and emphasize the highly interdisciplinary nature of the aging field and to promote and accelerate collaborations and cross-pollination of ideas across three disciplines: aging, immunology and genomics To provide trainees (students and postdoctoral fellows) an opportunity, through a poster sessions and oral presentations selected from abstracts, to closely interact with, and gain feedback from, more senior investigators to advance their projects and establish connections to help build their careers.