Mini-School Immunology of Communicable diseases

A condensed Immunology course for scientists and physicians will be held on November in Fayoum, the fascinating oasis of peace in Upper Egypt. The main objective of this course is providing attendants with a broad understanding of immunology with special emphasis on communicable diseases. Run over two days, this course covers basic immunology topics and clinical applications on infectious diseases.


• Speakers:
• Alioune Dieye
• Anna Erdei
• Christopher E. Rudd
• Eleanor Fish
• Shigeo Koyasu
• Moncef Zouali
• Gerard Chaouat
• Gregory Tsay
• Ridha Barbouche
• Seppo Meri

• COURSE CONTENTS:

1st Day: Tuesday November 4


Session 1: Topics in Basic Immunology:
09:00-10:00 B lymphocytes and autoimmunity
10:00-11:00 Cytokines in a host response to infection (lecture1)
11:00-12:00 Role of dendritic cells in infectious immunity
12:00-12:30 Coffee break

Session 2: Clinical Immunology Topics:
12:30-01:30 HIV, pathogenesis and diagnostic challenges
01:30-03:00 Immunity against Malaria Infection
03:00-04:00 lunch break

Session 3: Clinical Immunology Topics:
04:00-05:00 Novel vaccines from molecules that microbes use to escape complement attack
05:00-06:00 Primary immunodeficiency as a model of host susceptibility to infections
06:00-06:30 Evening tea

2nd Day: Wednesday November 5
Session 4: Topics in Basic Immunology:
09:00-10:00 Cytokines in a host response to infection (lecture2)
10:00-11:30 Aspects of T-cell signaling and immunopathologies
11:30-12:30 Allergic reaction - mechanism and possibilities for treatment
12:30-01:00 Coffee break


Session 5: Topics in Basic Immunology:
01:00-02:00 Allergic reaction - mechanism and possibilities for treatment
02:00-03:00 The complement system: an update
03:00-04:30 lunch break

Session 6: New Immunology Topics:
04:30-05:00 Reproductive Immunology: Cytokines and NK cells control embryo implantation and trouble free pregnancy
05:00-05:30 Human parvovirus B19 and rheumatic diseases
05:30-06:00 Evening tea

• Participants:
Registration is open for scientists, clinicians, pathologists, graduate students, industry scientists and laboratory technologists.

• Course Certificates:
Participants who attend the course will receive a course completion certificate.

• REGISTRATION AND TUTION FEES:400 LE
Registration includes access to lectures, printed materials, morning tea, working lunch and evening tea.
Registration fee/ tuition fee can be paid by local cheque or bank transfers.

• ACCOMMODATION:
Participants will have to make their own living arrangements. However, reasonably priced hotel rooms have been blocked out for your convenience.

• HOW TO APPLY:
Please log on to our website www.faisoc.com
 Go to preconference workshops and download the application form for registration.