We are delighted to invite you to a special symposium honoring the illustrious careers of Drs. John Kappler and Pippa Marrack.
This free event will celebrate their groundbreaking contributions to immunology and their dedication to mentoring and inspiring so many scientists that make up the field today. The work that John and Pippa have done has shaped the field of immunology. Their passion, wisdom and guidance have been instrumental to us all. This symposium is our opportunity to celebrate their achievements and express our gratitude
The Symposium will feature scientific presentations from mentees, showcasing the milestones of John's and Pippa’s careers and the subsequent advancements in the field. It will be a fun occasion filled with heartfelt tributes and, of course, good science.
Please join us for this celebration to honor our mentors and to be inspired by their legacy. Your presence will make the event even more meaningful.
Date Friday, Nov 15, 2024
Location Molly Blank Conference Center at National Jewish Health. Parking Map
Agenda
8:00 – 9:15 | Breakfast and Registration |
9:15 – 9:30 | Opening Remarks |
1970s – 80s |
Time | Presenter | Title |
9:30-9:50 | Ken Rock | MHC I antigen presentation and cancer immune evasion |
9:50-10:10 | Marcy Blackman | From Superantigens to Viruses and Vaccines |
10:10-10:30 | Bill Golde | Tracking T cells …… Beyond the Mouse |
10:30-10:50 | Break |
1990s |
10:50-11:10 | Daved Fremont | TBD |
11:10-11:30 | Brain Schaefer | An effective immunotherapy approach to treat rabies, even after robust viral replication in the CNS |
11:30-11:50 | Dave Hildeman | Defining human allograft rejection at single cell resolution |
12:00 – 1:30 | Lunch |
2000s |
1:30-1:50 | Megan MacLeod | Location, location, location: The altered geography of the lung following influenza A virus infection |
1:50-2:10 | Kira Rubtsova | Anti-CD19 B cell Inhibiting Non-depleting Antibody: Novel Approach for the Treatment of Autoimmunity |
2:10-2:30 | Paula Oliver | Conflict resolution in the immune system |
2:30-2:50 | Break |
2010s |
2:50-3:10 | Mike Munks | TBD |
3:10-3:30 | Dan Silberman | Bringing the power of data and AI to healthcare |
3:30-3:50 | Brendan Reed | Then and Now, from Autoimmunity to Adjuvant Development |
3:50-4:00 | *Gary Winslow | |
*Information will be added to this website as it becomes available.
Registration