Academy of Autoimmunity
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: Please note that seats are limited; registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Academy of Autoimmunity must be selected within the main registration form and is booked as part of the congress registration process.
If you have already completed your registration and would like to add the Academy of Autoimmunity to your ticket, please contact the Registration Team at reg_auto26@kenes.com