NVVI Course Lunteren 2010

Guiding the action of the immune system: Interactions between the immune system and non-immune tissues

For optimal functioning of the immune system, immune cells have to interact closely with non-immune cells, including stromal cells, fibroblasts, epithelial cells and endothelial cells. These interactions already play an important role during development of immune cells, they dictate migration of immune cells -a crucial step in the initiation of the immune response- and may influence immunological memory. Moreover, immune regulation may be influenced by interactions with non-immune cells and provide a basis for ongoing inflammation, allergy and graft rejections.
In the Lunteren NVVI course of 2010, entitled 'Guiding the action of the immune system', leading scientists will present the latest progress on interactions between the immune system and non-immune tissues and their crucial role in modulating immune responses.

NVVI Course Lunteren, March 31 - April 1, 2010
Congrescentrum De Werelt, Lunteren