After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this meeting. Despite the significant efforts of the conference Chairs and all those involved in developing the programme, registration numbers did not reach the level needed to deliver the experience and value we had planned for participants.
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Immune Aging Conference
#ImmuneAging
28 Sep - 01 Oct 2026
Lisbon, Portugal
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Janko Nikolich
University of Arizona
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Duygu Ucar
The Jackson Laboratory
Early Bird - Expired • Talk Submission - Expired • Poster Submission - Expired • Registration & Payment Deadline - Expired
Synopsis
Aging is a complex and multi-dimensional process that affects all tissues of all organisms. Accumulating evidence suggests that disruption of immune homeostasis and responses with age, plays a significant role in the aetiology and pathogenesis of many aging-associated diseases. Recent advances in genomic technologies (e.g., single cell, spatial) combined with advances in molecular techniques (CRISPR-Cas9) enable precise descriptions of molecular and cellular changes associated with immune system aging in human cells as well as in model organisms. With these advances, we are in need of interdisciplinary settings to promote interactions to foster collaborative research and career advancement across disciplines.
The objectives of the meeting are:
- To recognize and emphasize the highly interdisciplinary nature of the aging field and to promote and accelerate collaborations and cross-pollination of ideas across three disciplines: aging, immunology and genomics
- To provide trainees (students and postdoctoral fellows) an opportunity, through a poster sessions and oral presentations selected from abstracts, to closely interact with, and gain feedback from, more senior investigators to advance their projects and establish connections to help build their careers.
Key Sessions
- Vaccine Responses and Adaptive Immune Aging
- Innate Immune Aging/Trained Immunity/Inflammation
- Intervention/Rejuvenation
- Big Data/Genomics in Immune Aging
- Aging in the clinic
- Aging and Disease
Confirmed Keynote Speaker
George Kuchel (University of Connecticut)
IMMUNE MARKERS OF HEALTHY AGING AND GEROTHERAPEUTIC RESPONSIVENESS
Confirmed Invited Speakers
Nuno Alves (Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde)
KEEPING THE THYMUS YOUNG: ZFP36 RNA-BINDING PROTEINS CONTROL THYMIC EPITHELIAL CELL FUNCTION TO PREVENT THYMIC INVOLUTION AND MAINTAIN IMMUNOLOGICAL TOLERANCE
Victor Appay (University of Bordeux)
T CELL RESPONSIVENESS IN AGEING: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN VIRAL IMMUNITY AND VACCINATION
Maxim Artyomov (Washington University)
DETERMINANTS OF IMMUNE AGING AND ITS HETEROGENEITY ON THE GLOBAL SCALE
Prabhu S. Arunachalam (University of Arizona)
TRAINED IMMUNITY IN AGING
Debbie Van Baarle (University of Groningen)
IMMUNE MARKERS PREDICTING VACCINATION RESPONSES IN OLDER ADULTS: TOWARDS OPTIMALISATION OF VACCINATION STRATEGIES
Yeonseok Chung (Seoul National University)
A MECHANISM OF SENESCENCE INDUCTION IN T CELLS IN VIVO
Timothy J. Few-Cooper (Technion)
CHARTING IMMUNE AGING IN HUMANS
Jorg Goronzy (Mayo Clinic)
Claire Gustafson (Allen Institute)
DYNAMICS OF HUMAN IMMUNE RESPONSES ACROSS HEALTHY AGE
Chulwoo Kim (Korea University)
Katharina Maisal (University of Maryland)
AGING-ASSOCIATED CHANGES OF THE LYMPH NODE BIOMECHANICAL MICROENVIRONMENT
Denis Mogilenko (Vanderbilt University)
Eui-Cheol Shin (Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology - KAIST)
IL-15-DRIVEN ACTIVATION OF AGING-ASSOCIATED CD8 T CELLS AND IMMUNOPATHOLOGY
Phillip West (The Jackson Laboratory)
Cornelia Weyand (Mayo Clinic)
Educational Need
Typically, attendees of meetings and conferences on aging and those on immunology are largely non-overlapping. There are currently no interdisciplinary conferences in the aging field that bring together immunologists, genomics scientists, computational biologists, gerontologists and geriatricians. Our goal is to unite interdisciplinary investigators and trainees in the same venue to cross-pollinate ideas.
Confirmed Speakers
Plenary Speakers
Invited Speakers
Nuno Alves
Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde
Victor Appay
INSERM
Maxim Artyomov
Washington University
Prabhu S. Arunachalam
University of Arizona
Debbie Van Baarle
University of Groningen
Yeonseok Chung
Seoul National University
Timothy J. Few-Cooper
Technion
Jorg Goronzy
Mayo Clinic
Claire Gustafson
Allen Institute
Chulwoo Kim
Korea University
Katharina Maisal
University of Maryland
Denis Mogilenko
Vanderbilt University
Eui-Cheol Shin
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Phillip West
The Jackson Laboratory
Cornelia Weyand
Mayo Clinic
Programme
Grants
We are pleased to announce we have a limited amount of €500 registration grants available to help defray the meeting costs for attendees.
To apply, please email Emily Meen. Your application should include:
• An abstract for short talk or poster consideration
• A short statement as to why you would benefit from attending the meeting
Please structure your application into one document (preferably .doc), starting with the above application criteria, followed by your abstract.
Deadline for Grant Applications: 01 June 2026
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Venue & Location
Dolce CampoReal Lisboa
The Dolce CampoReal Lisboa is nestled in the scenic region of Torres Vedras, just 30minutes from the city of Lisbon. Set among the rolling hills and vineyards in the countryside, the hotel offers a focused and peaceful environment for conference sessions, whilst still only a short drive away from the hustle and bustle of the city, so attendees can take advantage of all Lisbon has to offer during free time.
The venue has modern, flexible meeting spaces, and due to its smaller size, we are able to offer group dining experiences on each of the conference days, so ideas can continue to be exchanged in a relaxed and informal setting after sessions conclude. For those who need or wish to travel with family, a dedicated kids club and family friendly activities ensure you can balance both work and play.
Outside of sessions, the hotel itself boasts a golf course, tennis courts and wellness facilities for both relaxation and recreation, and the surrounding area is perfect for scenic hikes or nature walks. With the venue nestled in one of Portugal’s renowned wine regions, delegates often enjoy visiting local vineyards for a wine tasting experience during free time.
The blend of both professional and personal experiences make it the perfect setting to reconnect with colleagues, relax with family, and fuel productive conversations to drive research forward.
General Information
Conference Currency
Euro (EUR)
Address
R. do Campo (Campo Real) 2565-770 Portugal
Nearest Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
Hotel Facilities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms and throughout hotel and conference areas
- Indoor heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi
- Spa
- Gym
- Golf course
- 2 Tennis courts
Location
The Dolce CampoReal Lisboa is nestled between the vineyards and the extraordinary landscape of the Socorro and Archeira Mountains.
Lisbon is only a short 30-minute drive away. The Portuguese capital is constantly recognised as one of the greatest cities in the world, a claim confirmed by the “Lonely Planet Guides", who named Lisbon one of the world’s top 10 cities. Lisbon in one of the world’s oldest cities, predating the likes of London, Rome and Paris by hundreds of years. Hillsides covered in tumbledown houses and a mix of baroque and neoclassical buildings, including cathedrals and palaces, make up Lisbon’s skyline. The city is a combination of old and new, with beautiful modern buildings constructed near renovated historical landmarks and ruins.
Conference History
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