This is the conference grant for the Second International Conference on Lymphocyte Activation and Immune Regulation to be held at Newport Beach, California on February 19-21, 1988. the conference will last for two and a half days and comprised of 8 scientific sessions. The main theme of this conference is the molecular basis of T and B cell activation. A number of B cell stimulating factors are now being cloned. The topics to be discussed include thymic development based on the T cell receptor gene rearrangements, IL-2 and IL-2 receptors. IL 2 has been obtained in crystalized form and its three dimensional structure has been determined by Dr. Sugino (one of the speakers). The role membrane ion channels, mobilization of intracellular calcium, activation of protein kinase C in B cell activation, proliferation and differentiation will be presented. A special lecture on Protein kinases will be given by Dr. Nishizuka who has pioneered this field. A number of young bright investigators have been included in the list of speakers. Ample time (15 minutes) is given for the discussion after each presentation. A poster session of approximately 25 selected free papers is slated. A formal discussion on free papers will follow the poster viewing. A proceedings within 4 months following the conference will be published as camera-ready copy.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Type
Conference (R13)
Project #
3R13AI025809-01S1
Application #
3433507
Study Section
Allergy and Immunology Study Section (ALY)
Project Start
1987-09-30
Project End
1988-08-31
Budget Start
1987-09-30
Budget End
1988-08-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1988
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of California Irvine
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
161202122
City
Irvine
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
92697