Conference on how immune responses work in the body
Official title: CSHL 2025 Systems Immunology Conference
Funded at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory · NIH-11071056 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This conference is all about understanding how our immune system works to fight infections and diseases, and it’s for anyone interested in learning how this knowledge could help improve treatments for autoimmune diseases and cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cold Spring Harbor, United States) |
| Project start | December 1, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $4,300 |
| NIH project number | 1R13AI188925-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11071056 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals with autoimmune diseases or cancers who are interested in the latest advancements in immunology.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have autoimmune conditions or cancers may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This conference will explore the complex interactions of immune cells and molecules that respond to infections and diseases. It will focus on how these immune responses are regulated across different tissues and over time, using advanced technologies and multi-omic approaches. Participants will discuss the integration of experimental immunology with computational modeling to better understand immune system behaviors. This collaborative effort aims to uncover fundamental mechanisms that govern immune responses, which could lead to new insights in treating autoimmune diseases and cancers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment strategies for autoimmune diseases and cancers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences and collaborations in immunology have led to significant advancements in understanding immune responses, indicating a strong potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Cold Spring Harbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stewart, David J. — Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
- Study coordinator: Stewart, David J.
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.