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Attend the 2026 Introductory Course in Immunology 

  Registration will open in March 2026

July 14 – 19, 2026 
, Los Angeles, CA 

Course Director: Helen S. Goodridge, Ph.D., Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of immunology and is appropriate for students with a general background in biology. The curriculum is divided into two parts: 

  • Part 1 (July 14-16): A detailed overview of core immunology concepts, designed for participants with a general biology foundation.
  • Part 2 (July 17-19): A clinically oriented lecture series that builds on these principles by exploring their application in clinical and disease contexts.
  • Flexible Enrollment: Participants may choose to take Part 1, Part 2, or both, depending on their interests and background.

Those seeking a more intensive program designed for advanced trainees and scientists who wish to expand or update their knowledge are encouraged to attend the AAI Advanced Course in Immunology

Contact education@aai.org for more information. 

Registration will open in March 2026. 
If you’d like to be notified when registration opens, let us know via .
 

Tentative Schedule (based on 2025 program)

Please note: The schedule for 2026 is still being finalized. The outline below reflects the 2025 program and is provided as an example of the planned structure and activities.

 

DAY ONE

Registration

Welcome and Introduction to the Immune System

Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty

Innate Immunity: Cells and Functions

Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty

The Complement System

Networking Reception

DAY TWO

Pattern Recognition Receptors

Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty

Antigen Processing and Presentation

Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty 

Dendritic Cells: The Bridge Between Innate and Adaptive Immunity

Lunch Break

DAY THREE

Effector T Cell Differentiation and Response

Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty

B Cell Activation and Humoral Immunity

Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty

Orchestrating the Adaptive Immune Response

Lunch Break

Immunity to Viruses

Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty

Immunity to Bacterial Pathogens

Recap

PART 2:

DAY FOUR

T Cell Tolerance

Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty

Autoimmunity

Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty

Type 2 Immunity

Lunch Break

Mucosal Immunology

Solid Organ Transplantation

DAY FIVE

Neuroimmunology

Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty

Tumor Immunology

Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty

Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders

Lunch Break

Immunologic Memory

Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty

Vaccination

DAY SIX

Sex Differences in Immune Responses

Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty

Immunotherapeutics Targeting Cytokines

Rest Break and Discussion with Faculty

Improving Human Health Enabled by 50 Years of Advances in Antibody Technologies

Housing Accommodations

A block of discounted sleeping rooms is reserved at for course attendees.  

425 Westwood Plaza 
Los Angeles, CA 90095 
Phone: 310-206-8585  
Email: lcc@ha.ucla.edu 

Room Rate:

  • $295 single/double plus applicable taxes
  • Rate expires June 15, 2026.

Attendees must make their own hotel reservations by calling 855-LCC-UCLA (522-8252) or by booking online at . The group code to use for the discounted rooms is LG2607AAI2.

All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card and accompanied by a first night room deposit. 48 hours prior to arrival, the credit card provided to guarantee the room reservation will automatically be charged the remaining balance of the reservation for full payment prior to arrival.

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