# FASEB's The Molecular Mechanisms of Immune Cell Development and Function Conference

> **NIH NIH R13** · FEDERATION OF AMER SOC FOR EXPER BIOLOGY · 2021 · $10,000

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY
This proposal requests partial support for a 2021 Summer Research Conference sponsored by the Federation
of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) on the subject of “Molecular Mechanisms of Immune
Cell Development and Function”, the 10th conference in this highly successful series. This conference has been
chosen for sponsorship by FASEB after a competitive re-evaluation every other year since its inception in
summer 2003. The distinctive features of this conference are: (1) A strong emphasis on molecular biology of
gene regulation in immune cell development and function, including new insights emerging from genome-wide
and systems approaches; (2) Close integration of the study of molecular mechanisms of immune receptor gene
recombination and diversification with concepts in genomic architecture and long-range genomic control; (3)
Deliberate juxtaposition of research on different classes of immune cells to reveal larger patterns of shared use
of molecular and developmental mechanisms; (4) An explicit focus on gene network and signaling network
connections rather than “one gene at a time” studies to provide a comprehensive explanation of biological
regulation; (5) Creation of new sessions that integrate the major molecular/mechanistic themes of the meeting
with immuno-oncology, gut homeostasis, and autoimmunity; (6) Integration of presentations from scientists at
many career levels, from internationally renowned experts to junior postdoctoral and graduate students, in an
intensive, all-plenary program—allowing trainees easy access to experienced senior scientists who in turn gain
an appreciation of the young people’s individual ideas. (7) Implementation of our unique financial model in which
invited speakers forego financial support for their participation to allow the use of the majority of funds to support
trainees and young investigators who are establishing their independent careers. These distinctive features are
designed around three specific aims: Aim 1—To disseminate the most recent and important advances and new
paradigms in molecular immunology; Aim 2—To create a highly interactive, supportive, and collegial
environment for the sharing of scientific knowledge between scientists at many different stages of training and
career development, thereby facilitating new collaborations, broadening of professional and mentoring networks,
and career development; and Aim 3—To enhance diversity among the individuals who participate in, contribute
to, and achieve career advancement in the field of immunology and biological research more broadly.
Many laboratories are unwilling or unable to send promising trainees to important conferences and young
investigators attempting to establish their independent careers are often unable to cover the costs of conference
attendance. The support requested is crucial to make it possible for the most promising trainees and junior faculty
in molecular immunology to publicly present their ...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10224401
- **Project number:** 1R13AI160609-01
- **Recipient organization:** FEDERATION OF AMER SOC FOR EXPER BIOLOGY
- **Principal Investigator:** David G. Schatz
- **Activity code:** R13 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $10,000
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2021-06-01 → 2022-11-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10224401

## Citation

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