Inflammation Symposium

This full-day event, hosted by the Brain Health & Wellness and Organ Injury & Repair Scientific Pillars, will feature exciting new research from some of our excellent scientists in this crucial area.

The event is open to scientists, trainees and staff at Unity Health Toronto.

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Key Highlights:

• Keynote Speaker: Dr. Tania Watts, PhD, Professor, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Department of Immunology, University of Toronto.

Dr. Tania Watts' research focuses on T lymphocytes and immunity to infection and cancer. Her current research includes T cell immunity with an emphasis on influenza A virus and SARS CoV-2. Dr. Watts also studies the impact of treatment to SARS CoV-2 for patients with immune modulators to control autoimmune diseases and their ability to respond to vaccines.

Talk Title: “TNF superfamily members on monocyte-derived cells promote T cell persistence in tissues to control viral infection”

• Scientific Talks by our own leading researchers

  Drs. Katalin Szaszi, Eno Hysi, Raphael Schneider, and Laurent Brochard

• Rapid-Fire Trainee Presentations: Watch as our outstanding trainees deliver dynamic 5-minute talks

• Networking Opportunities during breakfast, breaks, and lunch – connect with peers and potential collaborators from across the institute

  Details:

• Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025

• Location: Rooms LKS 240 & 241, 209 Victoria Street

• Time: 8:10 AM – 3 PM

• Register now! Registration closes on April 24^th