Academy of Autoimmunity

Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026

Time: 09:30– 14:30

Overview

Autoimmunity Academy Session will take place on Thursday, 14 May 2026 and is part of the official scientific program of the 15th International Congress on Autoimmunity in Prague.

This survey course will provide an update of important topics in basic and translational immunology, with an emphasis on concepts that are relevant to human diseases and immunotherapies. The course is appropriate for physicians, scientists in academia and biotech/pharma, and students of Immunology who are interested in refreshing their knowledge of the subject.

The Autoimmunity Academy will be led by Prof. Abul K. Abbas.

Here is an overview of the topics that will be covered during the Academy Session:

9:30-10:00	Overview of the immune system
10:00-10:30	Innate immunity
10:30-11:15	Antigen presentation, dendritic cells
11:15-12:15	T cell activation and regulation
12:15–12:45	Lunch Break
12:45-13:30	Antibody responses
13:30-14:30	Tolerance and autoimmunity

**Please note that the program is subject to change.

Registration: To register for the Academy of Autoimmunity, please visit the registration page. Please note that seats are limited, registration is on a first come first served basis. In case of questions, please contact reg_auto26@kenes.com.