# The 2nd International "T Cells in the Brain (TCB2025): Decoding T Cell Targets in Neurodegeneration"

> **NIH NIH R13** · COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · 2024 · $28,315

## Abstract

Project Summary
T cells play a pivotal role in various neurological disorders, and their involvement is a critical aspect of the
immune response within the central nervous system. Despite the significance of T cells in neuroinflammation
and neurodegenerative processes, the identification of T cell targets in these contexts remain challenging. In
recent years, advancements in basic and clinical neuroimmunology have improved our comprehension of T
cell pathophysiology in neurological disorders. However, research efforts often exist in isolation, lacking a
unified platform for meaningful collaboration between basic immunologists, neuropathologists, T cell
engineers, computational biologists and clinicians. To address this gap, “T Cells in the Brain 2025
(TCB2025): Decoding T Cell Targets in Neurodegenerative Diseases” aims to consolidate recent
scientific progress and integrative approaches towards T cell-related therapy. This conference will bring
together experts in the field to share cutting-edge insights and foster interdisciplinary discussions that can
catalyze the development of therapeutic interventions targeting T cells in neurodegenerative diseases.
Recognizing the importance of diversity in scientific research, TCB is committed to enhancing inclusivity by
actively encouraging the participation of young investigators, women, and underrepresented minority (URM)
researchers. By providing a platform for collaborative discourse, TCB aspires to accelerate the development
of effective T cell-based therapies for neurodegenerative disorders.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 11000638
- **Project number:** 1R13AG090018-01
- **Recipient organization:** COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
- **Principal Investigator:** Wassim Elyaman
- **Activity code:** R13 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2024
- **Award amount:** $28,315
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2024-07-15 → 2025-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/11000638

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 11000638, The 2nd International "T Cells in the Brain (TCB2025): Decoding T Cell Targets in Neurodegeneration" (1R13AG090018-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-28 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/11000638. Licensed CC0.

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