Organized by Sizun Jiang, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Co-organized by LUMICKS
Join us for a dynamic one-day symposium that will bring together leading scientists at the forefront of immunotherapy innovation. This event will explore groundbreaking advancements across several key areas of immunotherapy research and development.
Through a series of expert-led presentations and discussions, participants will gain insights into cutting-edge breakthroughs, including:
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Novel CAR-T cell strategies for cancer
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Advances in cell engagers in oncology
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Cell therapy for autoimmune diseases
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Novel mechanisms and modalities in immunotherapy
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Next-Generation technologies for immunotherapy development
This symposium will offer a unique platform for networking, fostering collaboration, and sharing knowledge that will drive the future of immunotherapy. Whether you are an academic, clinician, or industry professional, this event is a must-attend opportunity to stay at the cutting edge of this rapidly evolving field.
Date: 13 March 2025
Location: Pechet Family Conference Room at The Joseph B Martin Conference Center, Harvard Medical School
Speakers and hosts
William Sellers, M.D.
Broad Institute and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Mark Leick, M.D.
Massachusetts General Hospital
Sizun Jiang, Ph.D.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Alex Shalek, Ph.D.
MIT
Yufei Wang, Ph.D.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Shira Segal
LUMICKS
Kai Wucherpfennig, M.D. Ph.D
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Elisa Bergaggio, Ph.D.
Boston Children’s Hospital
Margaux Audett, Ph.D
Orbital Therapeutics
Eric Smith, MD, Ph.D.
IMPACT at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Anusuya Ramasubramanian, Ph.D.
IMPACT at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Baochun Zhang, MD, PhD
Boston Children’s Hospital
Agenda
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8:00 – 9:00 |
Registration and breakfast |
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9:00 – 9:10 |
Welcome Introduction |
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9:10-9:50 |
William Sellers, M.D. |
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9:50-10:30 |
Yufei Wang, Ph.D. |
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10:30-11:00 |
Mark Leick, M.D. |
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11:00-11:30 |
Margaux Audett, Ph.D. |
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11:30-12:30 |
Lunch |
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12:30-1:00pm |
Shira Segal |
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1:00-1:40 |
Anusuya Ramasubramanian, Ph.D. & Eric Smith, MD, Ph.D. |
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1:40-2:10 |
Elisa Bergaggio, Ph.D. |
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2:10-2:40 |
Baochun Zhang, MD, PhD |
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2:40-3:00 |
Break |
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3:00-3:30 |
Kai Wucherpfennig, M.D. Ph.D |
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3:30-4:00 |
Sizun Jiang, Ph.D. |
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4:00-4:40 |
Alex Shalek, Ph.D. |
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4:40-5:00 |
Closing Remarks |
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5:30-7:00 |
Happy Hour with Short Talk Sessions – Offsite |
