The Lund ImmunoTalks Inaugural Symposium brought together a vibrant community of experts and enthusiasts to explore innovative paths for enhancing immunology research. Held on May 22, 2024, at Forum Medicum, the event featured cutting-edge research presentations and engaging discussions aimed at accelerating progress in immunology. Keynote speakers included Gabriel Victora from Rockefeller University, Camilla Engblom from Karolinska Institute, Hocine W. Mankouri from Novo Nordisk Foundation, and John Tsang from Yale University. Their talks spanned a range of topics, including germinal center evolution, clonal dynamics in tissues, determinants of immune set points and efforts to accelerate vaccine development. The symposium offered deep insights into both existing and emerging immunological approaches. Additionally, it provided unique opportunities for trainees to interact with these experts over lunch and to showcase their own research through poster presentations. Organized by the collaborative efforts of the LIT community and supported by the Lund University Department of Laboratory Medicine, Lund Stem Cell Center, Miltenyi Biotech, The Swedish Society for Immunology, and Asgard Therapeutics, the symposium was a resounding success. The organizing committee—comprising Joan Yuan, Camila Consiglio, Madelene Dahlgren, Elena Boldrin, and Sarah Richtmann—ensured a stimulating and inclusive environment that fostered meaningful exchanges and laid the groundwork for future advancements in the field of immunology. Many thanks to all who participated!
(Text by Alexis Bento Luis)
The organizers:
From left to right: Joan Yuan, Camila Consiglio, Elena Boldrin, Sarah Richtmann, Madelene Dahlgren.
The Speakers:
Top left: Hocine Mankouri (Novo Nordisk Foundation). Top right: John Tsang (Yale University).
Bottom left: Camilla Engblom (Karolinska Institute). Bottom right: Gabriel Victora (Rockefeller University).
Last minute adjustments 🙂