Immuno-India 2023: Epigenetic Regulation of Immune Responses [October 1-6, 2023]
ABOUT THE COURSE
The course will discuss basic mechanisms of epigenetic regulation and its impact on the immune system, clinical perspectives related to autoimmunity, cancer, and infection. The course will also include sessions on technologies applied in epigenetic research with practical demonstrations. This course will be highly interactive including round table discussion sessions, poster presentations, and training in grant writing. We aim to bring together students and faculty to promote career progression of young scientists.
ELIGIBILTY
This 6-day course is open to 50 graduate students enrolled in academic PhD programs, postdoctoral fellows, MDs engaged in Immunology, Epigenetics and related subjects.
- The candidates should have research experience.
- Applicant should ensure that their passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the dates of the course.
- Selection will be based on the abstract, motivation letter and academic excellence.
- Registration fee of $50 will be charged.
- Selected students will receive partial or full funding to cover registration, accommodation and travel expenses.
- Successful candidates will be notified by May 29, 2023.
ORGANIZERS
Chairperson
Chandrabhas Narayana: Director, RGCB, Thiruvananthapuram, India
International co-organizers
Michelle Letarte: SickKids Hospital and University of Toronto,
Canada
Clive Gray: Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Course convenors
Dieter Kabelitz: University of Kiel, Germany
Shubhada
Chiplunkar: ACTREC, Navi Mumbai, India
Organizing team
Santhoshkumar TR: RGCB, Thiruvananthapuram, India
Devasena Anantharaman: RGCB, Thiruvananthapuram, India
Harikumar KB: RGCB, Thiruvananthapuram, India
Jaydeep
Bhat: University of Kiel, Germany
FACULTY
20 international and Indian renowned scientists will be teaching this course.
All selected participants must complete an online pre-course on the Immunopaedia website, starting the week of August 21, 2023.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 05, 2023
