# FASEB's The Nutrition, Immunity, and Inflammation Conference: From Model Systems to Human Trials

> **NIH NIH R13** · FEDERATION OF AMER SOC FOR EXPER BIOLOGY · 2021 · $17,525

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT
“The Nutrition, Immunity and Inflammation Conference: From Model Systems to Human Trials” was
selected by FASEB for their Science Research Conference (SRC) series and will be held in 2021 from July
25-29 at The Westin Snowmass Resort in Snowmass, CO. This is the sixth occurrence of the conference,
which has traditionally highlighted mechanistic research, including clinical studies, examining the role of
specific nutrients on immune function and host resistance. Continuing this tradition, we will focus on the
effect of nutrition on innate and adaptive immunity in model systems and human trials. New additions to
the conference this year, designed to expand the base of attendees from previous years, include a session
on “nutritional immunity”, which will examine the competition between host and pathogen for essential
nutrients, particularly minerals such as iron and zinc. This session will bring a distinct host-pathogen focus
in addition to talks on the role of diet in establishing the commensal microbiome. Another new focus
includes examination of the association of dietary patterns with development of inflammation-related
metabolic diseases, thus bringing an epidemiological and clinical focus to the conference. We are
expanding our funding request to provide support for students and early career investigators. This is
consistent with a specific aim of the conference this year to create opportunities for students and early
career investigators, particularly of diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, to develop connections
with each other and with more senior investigators as networking is important for career development.
Finally, information from the meeting will be disseminated in a special issues of a leading journal that will
feature review articles from the speakers.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10237032
- **Project number:** 1R13AI161942-01
- **Recipient organization:** FEDERATION OF AMER SOC FOR EXPER BIOLOGY
- **Principal Investigator:** SAAME R SHAIKH
- **Activity code:** R13 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $17,525
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2021-05-01 → 2022-04-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10237032

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10237032, FASEB's The Nutrition, Immunity, and Inflammation Conference: From Model Systems to Human Trials (1R13AI161942-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10237032. Licensed CC0.

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