Exploring how the immune system remembers infections and its effects on health
Official title: Innate Immune Memory: Mechanisms and Consequences
Funded at Keystone Symposia · NIH-10999348 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about a conference where experts will talk about how our immune system remembers past infections and how that memory can affect our health, sometimes helping us but other times leading to issues like chronic diseases and cancers, and it's a great opportunity for researchers to work together and learn more about this important topic.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Keystone Symposia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Silverthorne, United States) |
| Project start | July 11, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $9,500 |
| NIH project number | 1R13AI186269-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10999348 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with chronic diseases, cancers, or those interested in the effects of immune responses on health may benefit from the findings discussed at this conference.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with acute infections or those not affected by chronic diseases may not find direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on a conference that will discuss the concept of innate immune memory, which refers to how the immune system retains a memory of past infections. The conference will feature experts who will share insights on how this memory can lead to both beneficial and harmful health outcomes, including chronic diseases and cancers. Attendees will explore the mechanisms behind this memory, its inheritance across generations, and the impact of environmental factors on disease susceptibility. The event aims to foster collaboration among researchers to advance understanding in this important area of immunology and disease biology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for preventing and treating chronic diseases linked to immune memory.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding immune memory and its implications for health, making this conference a continuation of established scientific inquiry.
Where this research is happening
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Keystone Symposia
Silverthorne, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sheppard, Terry L. — Keystone Symposia
- Study coordinator: Sheppard, Terry L.
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.