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Attend the 2026 Advanced Course in Immunology

  Registration will open in March 2026

July 26–31, 2026 
Boston, MA

Course Director: Wayne M. Yokoyama, Ph.D., Washington University School of Medicine

This course is designed for advanced trainees, researchers, and scientists seeking to deepen or update their knowledge of immunology.

Taught by leading experts in the field, this intensive program examines the latest advances in immune system biology and its role in both health and disease. With world-renowned faculty presenting cutting-edge research and comprehensive conceptual frameworks, the course provides an in-depth exploration of complex immunological mechanisms and emerging discoveries shaping the field.

Those seeking a more introductory program designed for designed for students with a general biology background are encouraged to attend the AAI Introductory Course in Immunology.

Contact education@aai.org for more information.

Registration will open in March 2026.
If you’d like to be notified when registration opens, let us know via .
 

Tentative Schedule (based on 2025 program)

Please note: The schedule for 2026 is still being finalized. The outline below reflects the 2025 program and is provided as an example of the planned structure and activities.

DAY ONE

Registration

Welcome and Overview of the Course 

Anatomy of the Immune Response 

Break and Discussion with Faculty

Innate Immunity and NK Cell Responses to Pathogens and Tumors 

Breakout Sessions with Faculty

Networking Reception 

DAY TWO

Myeloid Cells in Immune Responses 

Break and Discussion with Faculty 

Innate Immunity: Gene Regulation 

Breakout Sessions with Faculty 

Lunch Break (on your own) 

Molecular and Cellular Regulation of Inflammation 

Break and Discussion with Faculty 

The Generation and Modification of Lymphocyte Antigen Receptor Genes 

Break and Discussion with Faculty 

B Cell Development 

Breakout Sessions with Faculty 

DAY THREE

Dendritic cells, related cells and initiation of adaptive immunity 

Break and Discussion with Faculty 

MHC-restricted Antigen Presentation to T Cells 

Breakout Sessions with Faculty 

Lunch Break (on your own) 

T Cell Development 

Break and Discussion with Faculty 

Antigen Receptor Signaling 

Breakout Sessions with Faculty

DAY FOUR

B Cell Memory 

Break and Discussion with Faculty 

B Cell Tolerance & Autoimmunity 

Breakout Sessions with Faculty 

Lunch Break (on your own) 

T Cell Memory 

Break and Discussion with Faculty 

T Cell Tolerance and Autoimmunity  

Immunometabolism 

Breakout Sessions with Faculty 

DAY FIVE

Tumor Immunology 

Break and Discussion with Faculty 

Effect of the Microbiome on Immunity 

Breakout Sessions with Faculty 

Lunch Break (on your own) 

Neuroimmunology 

Break and Discussion with Faculty 

Immune Response to Viruses 

Break and Discussion with Faculty 

Engineering T Cell Immunity 

Breakout Sessions with Faculty 

DAY SIX

Drug Discovery and Development: Immunotherapeutics for Autoimmune Disease 

Break and Discussion with Faculty 

Redefining Human Immunology:  Lessons from Inborn Errors of Immunity  

Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty 

Vaccines 

Breakout Sessions with Faculty 

Housing Accommodations  

A block of discounted sleeping rooms is reserved at for course attendees.  

10 Huntington Avenue,
Boston, MA 02116 
Phone: 617-262-9600  

Room Rate: 

  • $304 plus state and local taxes
  • Complimentary in-room internet is available if you are a Marriott Bonvoy member (you can join at check-in and there is no charge to join)
  • Rate expires July 6, 2026

Attendees must make their own hotel reservations through the or by calling 617-262-9600. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.

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