To increase the impact of basic immunology research in the field of allergy, EAACI is organizing a Winter School for young scientists, who are active in allergy research. The next meeting will take place from February 12-15, 2012 in Are, Sweden.

As in the previous meetings it will include 6 sessions which will be presented by one keynote speaker followed by 25 presentations of participants as selected from their abstracts. Two poster sessions are planned.

The list of keynote speakers includes:
Cezmi Akdis, Switzerland
Bart Lambrecht, Belgium
Hans-Gustaf Ljunggren, Sweden
Claudia Mauri, UK
Juan Rivera, USA
Maria Grazia Roncarolo, Italy

The goal of this meeting is to cover allergy and asthma related basic immunological concepts together with 70 selected young scientists in a friendly scientific environment. In addition there will be free time for winter sports between the morning and afternoon sessions.

This meeting is intended for pre- and postdoctoral scientists and young members of the EAACI and of GA²LEN centers that are actively involved in basic immunology research in the field of allergy, asthma and clinical immunology.

Topics covered will include:
- Innate and adaptive immunity
- Regulation of the immune response
- Mechanisms of allergic inflammation

Seventy participants will be selected based on the scientific quality of their submitted abstracts.
Expenses  of participants - EAACI members (accommodation in a shared double room, breakfast and dinners in the hotel Diplomat Aregarden - www.diplomathotel.com) will be covered, except for travel costs. In addition, a limited number of travel grants will be available.

The registration fee for non-members is EUR 300!!!!
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Abstract Submission
Abstract submission will open October 15, 2011 – and close on November 15, 2011.  Please click here to download abstract submission form.

Organizing Committee:
Gunnar Nilsson
EAACI Immunology Section board member

Edward Knol
Chairperson of the EAACI Immunology Section



For more information on logistic aspects please contact:
Sladjana Scepan
EAACI HQ Zurich
Genferstrasse 21
Tel: + 41 44 205 55 33
Fax: + 41 44 205 55 39
Email: education@eaaci.org