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The Cuban Society of Immunology and the Latin American Association of Immunology (ALAI), Varadero
October 18-23, 2009
1. Allergen standardization
The concept of Biological Activity. Units of Biological Activity.
Analytical methods for potency, major allergen content and composition. IgE vs. allergen content assays. Isoallergenes. Assay Validation.
Stability of allergen vaccines. 2. Process development and validation
GMP aspects. Cross-contamination and cross-reactivity. Aseptic processes. Lyophilization.
Allergen purification
Allergenic Raw Materials. Culture processes. Quality requirements and standardization
Mites, Molds, Pollen, Animal epithelia., Foods, Insects 3. Clinical trials of allergen extracts and vaccines
Clinical trials for diagnostic efficacy assessment.
Design of Clinical trials for immunotherapy.
Efficacy and Safety of allergen vaccines. Subcutaneous and sublingual routes.
Pharmacovigilance. 4. Novel allergen vaccines
Modified allergen vaccines, allergoids.
Adjuvants.
Recombinant allergens. 5. Regulatory problems
Harmonization, ICH.
Registration. The concept of homologous allergens.
Regulatory progress in Latin America.
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Organized by:
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The Cuban Society of Immunology and the Latin American Association of Immunology (ALAI) |
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Invited Speakers:
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Ledit Ardusso, Argentina.
Luis Caraballo, Colombia.
Miguel Casanovas, Spain.
Martin Chapman, USA.
Reto Crameri, Switzerland.
Sten Dreborg, Sweden.
Marek Jutel, Poland.
Adriano Mari, Italy.
Dirceu Solé, Brazil.
Ronald van Ree, The Netherlands.
Rudolph Valenta, Austria.
Stefan Vieths, Germany.
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Deadline for Abstracts:
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June 31, 2009
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Registration:
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Registration Fees
Early Booking Fee (before: June 30, 2009).
Private Sector € 350.00.
Academic and Governmental Sectors € 300.00.
Student (proof of student status) € 150.00.
Standard Fee (later than June 30, 2009).
Private Sector € 400.00.
Academic and Governmental Sectors € 350.00.
Student (proof of student status) € 200.00.
Accompanying person € 125.00.
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E-mail:
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inmunobyc@finlay.edu.cu
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