Immunology: A Path Through the Maze
	University of Oxford , Oxford, England 7 - 8 October 1999
	About the Course Immunology is a rapidly developing subject with wide-ranging implications for the pharmaceutical, healthcare and biotechnology industries. Common questions include, for example: How does the immune system defend the body against infection? What goes wrong when autoimmunity develops? How can undesirable responses be controlled? Team leaders, R&D directors, and researchers at the bench all need to understand the latest latest developments in immunology and their implications for drug discovery and development as well as disease treatment. An understanding of the fundamental features of the immune system is essential not only for those who work in areas directly related to infection and immunity, but also for those working in the development of biopharmaceuticals, vaccines and antibody therapy, who wish to exploit the technological advances that have resulted from our increased insight into how the system funtions. As well as offering a path through the immunology maze, the course will emphasise the R&D opportunities for therapeutic intervantion that arise from recent advances in immunology, for example the use of therapeutic antibodies and recombinant molecules as potential drug treatments. After the introductory session, each lecture will begin by covering the basic concepts of a particular area of immunology; these will then be developed in such a way that particpants are rapidly brought an understanding of the most recent findings. Who should Attend? This course will be valuable to people with backgrounds in a wide range of disciplines, including medicine, pharmaceutical R&D and biotechnology. It will be of benefit to all researchers and managers involved in drug discovery and development as well as academics. It has been specifically designed both for those who are new to imunology and for those who already have some understanding but wish to update their knowledge. A basic background in biology - whether or not it included molecular biology - would be an advantage for those attending. Day 1 · A map of the immune system; the response to infection. · Major histocompatability complex (MHC) molecules · Antigen processing and presentation · The antigen receptors · Generation of the antigen receptor repertoire · Antigen receptors as tools · Review and discussion Day 2 · Lymphocyte activation · The role of adhesion molecules in immunity · Cytokines · Cytokine regulation of immune function · Tolerance · Autoimmunity · Complement · Can manipulation of the immune response offer novel approaches to new therapies? · Review and discussion
	Organized by:	University of Oxford’s Department for Continuing Education
	Invited Speakers:	Professor Kathryn Wood (Course Director) is Professor of Immunology in the University’s Nuffield Department of Surgery. She has particular interests is in tolerance induction and strategies for therapeutic intervention. Dr Fiona Powrie is a Wellcome Senior Research Fellow in Basic Biomedical Science in the University’s Nuffield Department of Surgery. Her research interest is immune regulation, particularly CD4+ T cells subsets and cytokines in mucosal immune regulation.
	Deadline for Abstracts:	N/A
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This will assure a place on the conference. Registration by Fax or Mail: Upon request, a place on the conference can be reserved for individuals who require time to obtain authorisation and process the payment of fees. This can be done by faxing or mailing the completed and signed application form to Rachel Bristow (Fax No: +44 (0)1865 288163). Invoices will be issued immediately to those submitting application forms only. Please note that enrolments are made on a strictly first-come first-served basis, and therefore bookings will only be confirmed after a completed application form has been received. Note also that the organisers reserve the right to refuse admission to any delegate who has not paid the registration in full before the conference starts. In the event of late bookings, payment in full will be required at the registration on the first day of the conference or it is our policy to request credit card details which will be held for three weeks before processing or until payment is received. Those who register by mail and have not received confirmation within three weeks should call us to ensure that their application has not been mislaid. Any delegate who has not received a confirmation of registration five days prior to the scheduled date of a conference should ring the CPD Centre to confirm that the conference will convene as scheduled. REGISTRATION FEES The full conference fee covers tuition, notes, lunches and daytime refreshments. PAYMENT: Payment can be made in several ways: By cheque: payable to the OUDCE in pounds sterling. By credit card: using VISA, ACCESS or MASTERCARD. We are not able to accept any other forms of credit card. By Bank Transfer: please inform us and we will send the appropriate details. REFUND POLICY This Programme is financially self-supporting, and it is necessary to establish a minimum enrolment in each conference. If the conference is cancelled by the organisers, registered delegates will be given as much notice as possible (normally at least 10 days prior to the conference start-date). However, our liability will be limited to the refund of the registration fees in full (without deductions). If a registration is cancelled by a delegate, full refunds of registration fees less £50 administration costs are payable for cancellations received in writing ten working days before the conference starts. After this date no fees are returnable. The organisers reserve the right to make alterations to the stated Programme and other arrangements as deemed necessary. SUBSTITUTIONS Registered delegates who cannot attend the conference may be substituted at any time. Please notify Rachel Bristow at the address given below as far in advance as possible, giving full details of the person who will attend in your place. A completed application form for the replacement should thereafter be faxed to the CPD Centre. FURTHER INFORMATION: Queries about any aspects of the programme - including registration, accommodation, fees, etc. - should be referred to either: Rachel Bristow, CPD Administrative Assistant, E-mail: rachel.bristow@conted.ox.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0)1865 288162 Suzy Hodge, CPD Portfolio Manager E-mail: suzy.hodge@conted.ox.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0)1865 288167 Fax: +44 (0)1865 288163 PLEASE RETURN THE REGISTRATION FORM TO RACHEL BRISTOW: University of Oxford, CPD Centre 67 St Giles Oxford OX1 3LU or Fax the completed form to the number above
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