2007 Immunobiology and Immunochemistry Gordon Research Conference

可能没有一个系统对人类健康的影响比 免疫系统免疫系统的细胞几乎在身体的每一个部位巡逻， 以抵御病原体。免疫功能失调很常见， 然而，它可能导致免疫缺陷、自身免疫或过敏。最后一 几十年来，关于免疫系统如何 系统功能正常，免疫功能如何出错，以及如何调节 免疫系统可用于治疗优势。 戈登免疫化学研究会议（GRC） 自1966年以来，免疫生物学一直定期举行。下一次会议计划于 2007年3月底，在加利福尼亚州的海滨小镇文图拉。的哲学 GRC组织帮助塑造了这个长期存在的独特性格， 会议系列。这次会议的特点是有几个重要因素。一是 这是一个著名的场所，吸引了该领域最有成就的调查人员。尽管 因此，初级调查员作为特邀发言人在该方案中有很好的代表性。 其次，这是一个相对较小的会议（不到150名与会者）远离大都市 地区和主要旅游景点。此外，在戈登会议上， 预计将在整个会议期间停留。地点和道德参加 整个会议允许初级调查员和他们的更多 资深同事。第三，九个半天的会议涵盖了广泛的领域， 免疫学，专注于最深入的研究？热吗问题.其他会议 广泛涵盖免疫学的会议非常大，而较小的免疫学会议 几乎总是关注免疫发育或细胞因子等副主题。四是 特别强调提出未发表的材料。五是 会议有一个民主的组织，有许多专家的投入， 方案的形成。妇女和代表不足的少数群体的参与 正在积极寻求。在这个应用程序中，我们寻求支持这个重要的和有声望的 会议

There probably is no system that has a greater effect on human health than the immune system. The cells of the immune system patrol nearly every site in the body in order to defend against pathogens. Dysregulation of immune function is common, however, and it may result in immunodeficiency, autoimmunity or allergy. The last several decades have seen an explosion of knowledge regarding how the immune system functions normally, how immune function may go awry, and how modulation of the immune system may be used for therapeutic advantage. The Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on Immunochemistry and Immunobiology has been held regularly since 1966. The next meeting is planned for the end of March 2007, in the small seaside town of Ventura, CA. The philosophy of the GRC organization has helped to shape the unique character of this longstanding meeting series. This meeting is distinguished by several important factors. First, it is a prestigious venue that attracts the most accomplished investigators in the field. Despite this, junior investigators are well represented in the program as invited speakers. Second, it is a relatively small meeting (less than 150 attendees) far from metropolitan areas and major tourist attractions. Moreover, at Gordon Conferences invited speakers are expected to stay for the entire meeting. The location and the ethic of attending the entire meeting allows for close contacts between junior investigators and their more senior colleagues. Third, the nine half day meeting sessions cover the broad field of immunology, focusing on the most intensely investigated ?hot? issues. Other meetings that broadly cover immunology are very large, while smaller immunology meetings almost always focus on subtopics such as immune development or cytokines. Fourth, a strong emphasis is placed on the presentation of unpublished material. Fifth, the meeting has a democratic organization with input from a great many experts leading to the formation of the program. Participation by women and under represented minorities is actively sought. In this application, we seek support for this important and prestigious conference.