Joint with: Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neuroimmune Interactions: Nervous System and Immune Cell Heterogeneity in Health and Disease
Jun 03–06, 2024 | Santa Fe Community Convention Center, Santa Fe, NM, United States
Scientific Organizers:
Nicola J. Allen, Anna Victoria Molofsky and Francisco J. Quintana
In Person
Jun 03–06, 2024 | Santa Fe Community Convention Center, Santa Fe, NM, United States
Scientific Organizers:
Nicola J. Allen, Anna Victoria Molofsky and Francisco J. Quintana
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In Person
Supported by the Directors' Fund
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Monday, June 3, 2024
Arrival and Registration
4:00–8:00 PM
Sweeney Ballroom Foyer
Welcome Mixer
6:00–8:00 PM
Lobby
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Breakfast
7:00–8:00 AM
Sweeney F, Main Level Breakouts
Poster Setup
7:30–8:00 AM
Sweeney Ballroom F
Welcome and Keynote Session (Joint)
8:00–9:30 AM
Sweeney Ballroom A-E
Tony Wyss-Coray, Stanford University School of Medicine
Aging, the Immune System and Neurodegeneration
Aging, the Immune System and Neurodegeneration
Beth Stevens, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Connecting Human Microglia States to Function in Health and Disease
Connecting Human Microglia States to Function in Health and Disease
Poster Viewing
8:00–7:00 PM
Sweeney Ballroom F
Coffee Break
9:30–9:50 AM
Sweeney Ballroom Foyer
Immune-CNS Interactions in Neurodegeneration (Joint)
9:50–11:15 AM
Sweeney Ballroom A-E
Christopher K. Glass, University of California, San Diego
Transcriptional Regulation of Macrophage Development
Transcriptional Regulation of Macrophage Development
S. Pablo Sardi, Sanofi
Therapeutic Development for Neurodegenerative Disorders
Therapeutic Development for Neurodegenerative Disorders
Anne Schaefer, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, MPI Ageing
Epigenetic Regulation of Microglia
Epigenetic Regulation of Microglia
Lunch
11:15–12:15 PM
Sweeney F, Main Level Breakouts
Poster Session 1
11:45–2:30 PM
Sweeney Ballroom F
Workshop 1: Communication Across Brain Barriers
2:30–4:30 PM
Sweeney Ballroom C-E
Miguel MarinRodero, Harvard Medical School
The Meninges Host a Unique Compartment of Regulatory T Cells That Bulwarks Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis
The Meninges Host a Unique Compartment of Regulatory T Cells That Bulwarks Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis
Nagela Ghabdan Zanluqui, National Institutes of Health
Venous Plexus-Associated Lymphoid Hubs Support Meningeal Humoral Immunity
Venous Plexus-Associated Lymphoid Hubs Support Meningeal Humoral Immunity
Nannan Lu, Stanford University
Exploring the Interaction Between Blood Plasma Proteins and Microglia: Insights into Brain-Peripheral Communication
Exploring the Interaction Between Blood Plasma Proteins and Microglia: Insights into Brain-Peripheral Communication
Amy Joy Dashwood, University of Cambridge
Novel Genetic Systems Show Feedback from CD4 T Cell Infiltrate in Aged Mouse Brain Shapes and Selects Microglia Populations
Novel Genetic Systems Show Feedback from CD4 T Cell Infiltrate in Aged Mouse Brain Shapes and Selects Microglia Populations
Helena Barr, Harvard University | Boston Children's Hospital
Diurnal Regulation of Brain Border Macrophage Phenotype and Function Across the Lifespan
Diurnal Regulation of Brain Border Macrophage Phenotype and Function Across the Lifespan
Lara Labarta-Bajo, Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Investigating a Role for Astrocyte Stat1 in the Aged Brain
Investigating a Role for Astrocyte Stat1 in the Aged Brain
Brittany M Hemmer, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Youth-Associated Plasma Protein TIMP2 Regulates Microglial State in the Context of Aging and Alzheimer’s Pathology
Youth-Associated Plasma Protein TIMP2 Regulates Microglial State in the Context of Aging and Alzheimer’s Pathology
Coffee Available
4:30–5:00 PM
Sweeney Ballroom Foyer
Sterile and Pathogen-Mediated Brain Injury
5:00–7:00 PM
Sweeney Ballroom C-E
Robyn S Klein, Western University, London, Ontario
Impact of Viral Infection on CNS Function
Impact of Viral Infection on CNS Function
William H. Robinson, Stanford University School of Medicine
The Role of EBV in Multiple Sclerosis
The Role of EBV in Multiple Sclerosis
Thomas Korn, Technical University Munich
A Fresh Look at B Cells in Neuromyelitis Optica
A Fresh Look at B Cells in Neuromyelitis Optica
Min Woo Kim, Washington University in St. Louis
Short Talk: The Immunopeptidome of the CNS Reveals Endogenous Peptides that Guard against Autoimmunity
Short Talk: The Immunopeptidome of the CNS Reveals Endogenous Peptides that Guard against Autoimmunity
Zeynep Ilgin Kolabas, Helmholtz Munich
Short Talk: Short Talk: Decoding the Neuroimmune Interface: Unique Molecular Insights from Skull Bone Marrow in Health and Disease
Short Talk: Short Talk: Decoding the Neuroimmune Interface: Unique Molecular Insights from Skull Bone Marrow in Health and Disease
On Own for Dinner
7:00–8:00 PM
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Breakfast
7:00–8:00 AM
Sweeney F, Main Level Breakouts
Glial-Immune Interactions
8:00–11:00 AM
Sweeney Ballroom C-E
Anna Victoria Molofsky, University of California, San Francisco
Cytokines in CNS Development
Cytokines in CNS Development
Francisco J. Quintana, Harvard Medical School and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Astrocytes and Inflammatory Signaling
Astrocytes and Inflammatory Signaling
Nicola J. Allen, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Astrocyte-Neuron Interactions in Aging and Neurodegeneration
Astrocyte-Neuron Interactions in Aging and Neurodegeneration
Naomi Habib, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Reconstruction of Multi-Cellular Dynamics Underlying Aging and Alzheimer's Disease: One Cell at a Time
Reconstruction of Multi-Cellular Dynamics Underlying Aging and Alzheimer's Disease: One Cell at a Time
Kristine Zengeler, University of Virginia
Short Talk: Short Talk: Astrocyte Inflammasome Signaling Modulates Synaptic Plasticity
Short Talk: Short Talk: Astrocyte Inflammasome Signaling Modulates Synaptic Plasticity
Stefan Bittner, University Medical Center Mainz, Germany
Short Talk: Short Talk: TRPA1 Channels Control Central Nervous System Inflammation via MHC Class II Modulation on Astrocytes
Short Talk: Short Talk: TRPA1 Channels Control Central Nervous System Inflammation via MHC Class II Modulation on Astrocytes
Coffee Break
9:00–9:20 AM
Sweeney Ballroom Foyer
Poster Setup
11:00–1:00 PM
Sweeney Ballroom F
On Own for Lunch
11:00–5:00 PM
Poster Viewing
1:00–10:00 PM
Sweeney Ballroom F
Career Roundtable (Joint)
2:30–4:30 PM
Sweeney Ballroom C-E
Francesca Odoardi, University Medical Center Göttingen
Group Leader & Professor
Group Leader & Professor
Suman Jayadev, University of Washington
Associate Professor, Director and Neurogeneticist
Associate Professor, Director and Neurogeneticist
Arya Biragyn, NIA, National Institutes of Health
Senior Investigator
Senior Investigator
Sarah DeVos, Curie.Bio
Drug Maker in Residence
Drug Maker in Residence
Tim Spencer, Journal of Cell Biology
Executive Editor
Executive Editor
Coffee Available
4:30–5:00 PM
Sweeney Ballroom Foyer
Immune Regulation of Behavior
5:00–7:00 PM
Sweeney Ballroom C-E
Jessica Osterhout, University of Utah School of Medicine
Immune Regulation of Social Behavior
Immune Regulation of Social Behavior
Helen Vuong, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Maternal Microbiome Regulation of Fetal Development and Sensory Behaviors
Maternal Microbiome Regulation of Fetal Development and Sensory Behaviors
Marco Prinz, University of Freiburg
Innate Immune Cells at Human CNS Borders Mapped across Space, Time and Perturbation
Innate Immune Cells at Human CNS Borders Mapped across Space, Time and Perturbation
Anna Geraghty, Stanford University
Short Talk: Short Talk: Immunotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment After CAR T Cell Therapy in Mice
Short Talk: Short Talk: Immunotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment After CAR T Cell Therapy in Mice
Social Hour with Lite Bites
7:00–8:00 PM
Sweeney F, Main Level Breakouts
Poster Session 2
7:30–10:00 PM
Sweeney Ballroom F
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Breakfast
7:00–8:00 AM
Sweeney F, Main Level Breakouts
Peripheral Immune Signaling and Impact on Neural Circuits
8:00–11:00 AM
Sweeney Ballroom C-E
Francesca Odoardi, University Medical Center Göttingen
Lung Microbiome Regulation of Brain Autoimmunity
Lung Microbiome Regulation of Brain Autoimmunity
Michael D. Burton, University of Texas at Dallas
Neuroimmune Regulation of Pain and Depression
Neuroimmune Regulation of Pain and Depression
Scott J. Russo, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Immune-brain Interactions in Stress and Depression
Immune-brain Interactions in Stress and Depression
Anna-Maria Globig, Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Short Talk: Short Talk: Sympathetic Nerves Instruct T Cell Exhaustion in Viral Infection and Cancer via the Noradrenaline Receptor ADRB1
Short Talk: Short Talk: Sympathetic Nerves Instruct T Cell Exhaustion in Viral Infection and Cancer via the Noradrenaline Receptor ADRB1
Elizabeth Balint, McMaster University
Short Talk: Short Talk: Bystander Activated CD8+ T Cells Mediate Neuropathology During Viral Infection via Antigen-Independent Cytotoxicity
Short Talk: Short Talk: Bystander Activated CD8+ T Cells Mediate Neuropathology During Viral Infection via Antigen-Independent Cytotoxicity
Yangyang Zhu, Harvard Medical School
Short Talk: Short Talk: A Chemogenetic Screen for Neuroimmune Interplay Reveals Trpv1+ Neuron Control of Tregs in the Gut
Short Talk: Short Talk: A Chemogenetic Screen for Neuroimmune Interplay Reveals Trpv1+ Neuron Control of Tregs in the Gut
Timothy Cox, University of Pennsylvania
Short Talk: Short Talk: Microbiome Regulation of Age-Associated Cognitive Decline
Short Talk: Short Talk: Microbiome Regulation of Age-Associated Cognitive Decline
Coffee Break
9:00–9:20 AM
Sweeney Ballroom Foyer
Poster Setup
11:00–1:00 PM
Sweeney Ballroom F
On Own for Lunch
11:00–5:00 PM
Poster Viewing
1:00–10:00 PM
Sweeney Ballroom F
Workshop 2: Neuroinflammation in Aging and Disease
2:30–4:30 PM
Sweeney Ballroom C-E
Genevieve Curtin, UCSD
Microglia, Macroproblems: Cellular Dysfunction in Microglia Derived from Down Syndrome Patients
Microglia, Macroproblems: Cellular Dysfunction in Microglia Derived from Down Syndrome Patients
Yingying Zhang, Boston Children's Hospital
Spatial and Temporal Profiling of the Complement System Uncovered Novel Functions of the Alternative Complement Pathway in Brain Development
Spatial and Temporal Profiling of the Complement System Uncovered Novel Functions of the Alternative Complement Pathway in Brain Development
Sean Ryan, Sanofi
Ferroptosis Activation in Multiple Sclerosis
Ferroptosis Activation in Multiple Sclerosis
Gerard E. Crowley, University College London
Innate-Adaptive Immune Crosstalk Regulates Activity-Dependent Synapse Loss
Innate-Adaptive Immune Crosstalk Regulates Activity-Dependent Synapse Loss
Qihui Zhou, German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Microglia Mediated CD3+ T cell Accumulation Facilitate Neurodegeneration in C9orf72 ALS Mice
Microglia Mediated CD3+ T cell Accumulation Facilitate Neurodegeneration in C9orf72 ALS Mice
Christina Mayer, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
Complement Factor H Protects Against Neuronal Ferroptosis in Multiple Sclerosis
Complement Factor H Protects Against Neuronal Ferroptosis in Multiple Sclerosis
Anna Flury, CUNY Graduate Center
A Conserved Stress Response Associated with Dark Microglia Drives Neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s Disease
A Conserved Stress Response Associated with Dark Microglia Drives Neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s Disease
Coffee Available
4:30–5:00 PM
Sweeney Ballroom Foyer
Microglia Function
5:00–6:45 PM
Sweeney Ballroom C-E
Takahiro Masuda, Kyushu University
Targeting Microglia for Genetic Manipulation
Targeting Microglia for Genetic Manipulation
Borislav Dejanovic, Vigil Neuroscience
Unlocking the Potential of TREM2: VG-3927 as a Novel Therapeutic for Alzheimer’s Disease
Unlocking the Potential of TREM2: VG-3927 as a Novel Therapeutic for Alzheimer’s Disease
Long-Jun Wu, University of Texas Health Science Center
Short Talk: Short Talk: Microglia Promote Neuronal Activity via Shielding Inhibitory Synapses
Short Talk: Short Talk: Microglia Promote Neuronal Activity via Shielding Inhibitory Synapses
Wangchao Xu, Washington University in St. Louis
Short Talk: Short Talk: A Microbe-Neuroendocrine- Immune Axis in Health, Aging, and Infection
Short Talk: Short Talk: A Microbe-Neuroendocrine- Immune Axis in Health, Aging, and Infection
Hayley Strasburger, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Short Talk: Short Talk:Dopamine-Mediated Control of Microglia-Neuron Interaction and Function
Short Talk: Short Talk:Dopamine-Mediated Control of Microglia-Neuron Interaction and Function
Meeting Wrap-Up: Outcomes and Future Directions (Organizers)
6:45–7:00 PM
Sweeney Ballroom C-E
Social Hour with Lite Bites
7:00–8:00 PM
Sweeney F, Main Level Breakouts
Poster Session 3
7:30–10:00 PM
Sweeney Ballroom F
Friday, June 7, 2024
Departure
7:00–11:59 PM
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