Gabriel Núñez
Univ. of Michigan
Pathogens, the microbiota, and immunity at the intestinal barrier
Chair:
Wendy L. Havran, Scripps Res. Inst., AAI Program Committee Chair
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 2
MilliporeSigma (formerly EMD Millipore and Sigma-Aldrich)
Presenter:
The ability to measure picogram levels of multiple cytokine proteins is critical for understanding the pathogenesis of many diseases. MilliporeSigma introduces three high sensitivity MILLIPLEX® MAP panels to help researchers detect low levels of multiple cytokines in small amounts of sample: the Human High Sensitivity T Cell Magnetic Bead Panel (in both 96-well format and new 384-well format) and a new Mouse High Sensitivity T Cell Magnetic Bead Panel in 96-well format. Both the human and mouse high sensitivity panels can detect picogram levels of cytokines in just 25 µL of sample for up to 21 or 18 critical cytokines, respectively. Representative data will be shown for the use of these panels in the study of inflammation, diabetes (human), and mouse models of aging and metabolic disease.
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 1
Miltenyi Biotec
Presenter:
We use flow cytometry in our investigations of B cell lymphoma in three principle applications: 1) diagnostics, 2) evaluation of transplantation of human cells into immune-compromised mice, and 3) measurement of the in vitro efficacy of novel therapeutics. The presentation will focus on lessons learned, best practices, and representative data using the Miltenyi MACSQuant flow cytometer.
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 1
Immudex USA
Presenter:
The invention of MHC multimers revolutionized T cell immunology. Enabling the direct detection of T cells based on the structural specificity of their T cell receptor, it was quickly discovered that the gold standard at the time, the limiting dilution assay (LDA), underestimated T cell frequencies approximately tenfold. Now established as the gold standard of MHC multimer technologies, Dextramers detect antigen-specific T cells missed by previous generations of MHC multimers. Using peer-reviewed, published data, we will demonstrate the superiority of Class I and Class II Dextramers (now available) for the detection of the antigen-specific CD8 and CD4 T cell responses. Furthermore, we will introduce our new massive multiplexing Dextramer assay capable of detecting 1000 T cell specificities from a 10 mL blood sample.
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 2
Adaptive Biotechnologies
Presenter:
Immunosequencing opens a new window of discovery, revealing the immune repertoire in exquisite molecular detail. Dr. Katie Boland will share case studies illustrating discoveries inspired by this deeper view into the adaptive immune response. Join her and learn how immunoSEQ® technology combines bias-controlled multiplex PCR with high-throughout sequencing and expert bioinformatics to deliver the most robust, quantitative way to sequence millions of T cell and B cell receptors. This accurate, quantitative immune-profiling method has been used in over 200 publications. You don’t want to miss this workshop!
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 1
Taconic Biosciences
Presenters:
The microbiome is emerging as a critical factor in the development and function of the immune system. Dysbiosis, an imbalance in the community structure of the microbiome, is associated with the development and progression of numerous diseases, and therapeutic strategies targeting the microbiome are gaining traction. This revolution has been driven by basic research in mice, which has furthered our understanding of how the microbiome influences homeostasis and disease. This seminar will provide an overview of the strategies and solutions to study the microbiome and to control for its effects and will emphasize the latest resources available for researchers.
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 2
Essen Bioscience
Presenter:
Join this workshop to learn how to add real-time visualization and analysis of immune cell cultures to your in vitro assay toolkit for immunology research. The IncuCyte® Live-Cell Analysis System continuously analyzes cell activity within your incubator, providing insights into the complex and dynamic cellular processes of immunology. Unlike traditional approaches, which are mostly endpoint, invasive, and labor intensive, the IncuCyte reagents, protocols, and high-throughput-enabled assays are kinetic, simple, and cell sparing—ready to complement your current assay and cell biology workflows. This workshop will showcase real-time, live-cell assays for immune cell activation, proliferation, chemotaxis, transendothelial migration, immune cell killing, and phagocytosis.
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 1
STEMCELL Technologies Inc.
Presenter:
There are over 370 known CD markers for immunophenotyping, providing seemingly endless possibilities of marker combinations and ways to isolate cells. EasySep™ Release is a new column-free immunomagnetic cell-separation technology that allows scientists to perform sequential selections to isolate unique and complex cell types based on their surface marker expression profile. The flexibility and customizability of the new indirect EasySep™ Release Positive Selection Kits enable researchers to use antibodies directed to virtually any targets of their choice. Use these kits sequentially with STEMCELL Technologies’ extensive portfolio of positive- or negative-selection EasySep™ kits to create endless antigen-targeting combinations. This workshop will describe the different applications and cell types that use EasySep™ Release to highly purify immune cells with more complex phenotypes.
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 2
MilliporeSigma (formerly EMD Millipore and Sigma-Aldrich)
Presenter:
Precise regulation of lymphocyte function is critical to mounting a specific immune response and is dependent on a complex array of cell–cell interactions and responses to an ever-changing microenvironment. The understanding of the mechanisms underlying these interactions is essential for development of therapeutics to enhance immune function. Techniques enabling live cell analysis with more in vivo-like conditions provide key insights into dynamic processes. The microfluidics-based CellASIC® ONIX2 system offers precise real-time control of media perfusion, reagent switching, temperature level, and gas content. Comprised of a microfluidic plate and controller, the system delivers programmable, hands-free control and, importantly, is fully compatible with microscope stages for dynamic live cell imaging. Learn how the ONIX2 enhances the study of cell–cell interactions and single-cell responses to changes in the environment, such as hypoxia, metabolic content, and stimuli/inhibitor gradients.
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 1
Taconic Biosciences and HuMurine Technologies
Presenters:
The humanized immune system CIEA NOG mouse® (NOG) has become a powerful tool to evaluate a wide range of preclinical applications, including the safety and efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors—agents that stimulate human hematopoiesis and gene therapies against HIV-1 infection. Taconic, the sole provider of the NOG portfolio in the European Union and the United States, will present data supporting the consistency, reliability, and chimeric ratios for the production of over 1,500 humanized NOG (huNOG) and over 800 humanized hGM-CSF/hIL-3 NOG (huNOG-EXL). HuMurine Technologies will present its recently developed and validated humanized mouse platform: humanization of Taconic Bioscience’s hGM-CSF/hIL-3 NOG mouse (Hu-3GM™). The humanization platform is based on the Hu-M™ mouse, HuMurine’s commercially successful humanized immune system NOG mouse that supports consistent and robust levels of human hematopoiesis. Expect to learn about the comparatively analyzed kinetics and robustness of human lympho- and myelopoiesis of both the Hu-3GM™ and Hu-M™ mice and advantages and disadvantages of working with both models.
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 2
Advanced Cell Diagnostics
Presenter:
Although cancer immunotherapy is changing the paradigm of how cancer is treated, there is an urgent need to develop predictive biomarkers to identify patients who are most likely to benefit from various immunotherapeutic strategies. Whereas many biomarker analysis technologies are available, most do not provide spatial and cell type-specific information critical for assessing the immune response in the evolving microenvironment of each tumor. Furthermore, multiplexing capabilities are highly desirable to obtain comprehensive, single-cell-level co-expression information and to maximize the use of limited biopsied sample material. Advanced Cell Diagnostics will demonstrate how the RNAscope technology for RNA in situ hybridization can be used to visualize various immune checkpoint markers directly, to reveal complex patterns of co-expression at single-cell resolution in morphological context.
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 1
Agilent Technologies
Presenter:
It is well established that 'metabolic phenotype and metabolic switching' are pivotal to the activation and function of immune cells. This metabolic switch occurs rapidly following an activation signal, and serves as both predictor and driver of downstream immunologic function. Agilent Seahorse XF Technology is the only cell analysis platform that enables researchers to interrogate this metabolic switch in real time, opening a window into the earliest events of activation. In this workshop, you will learn how XF technology can be used to detect real-time activation responsees, enabling researchers to: detect and monitor activation of T cells within six minutes of stimulation; identify the metabolic requirements, fuels, and substrates required for immune cell activation, development, and function; and design experiments to perturb or modulate early activation events. Join us for this informative session to get practical advice on designing and performing T cell activation assays on Seahorse XF Analyzers; how to interrogate and quantify glycolytic and mitochondrial function; and generating and interpreting metabolic phenotypes of primary immune cells.
1:45 AM – 2:30 PM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 2
SCIENION US, Inc.
Presenter:
Attack by foreign substances, such as allergens, triggers a cascade of events, in which IgE is a first responder. An allergic reaction to certain foods, e.g., shellfish or peanuts, can elicit a response within minutes of ingestion. There are also more subtle responses, such as IgG, which remains in the bloodstream for an extended period, and is monitored to assess this delayed response. Th2 cytokines are involved in the humoral response, leading to the production ofIgE antibodies. Other cytokines, such as IL-25, are also involved in the induction of Th2 responses. In this study, a microplate-based microarray of “allergenic” proteins from food sources was constructed together with antibodies to measure inflammatory cytokines. Plasma from patients with known food allergy was assessed for specific IgG subclasses, specific IgE, and Th2 cytokine levels. Quantitative multiplex immunoassays were performed, and resulted in bright and colorful spots. The plates were analyzed using a novel colorimetric microplate imaging reader (sciREADER CL2, Scienion).
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 1
BioLegend
Presenter:
Tumor growth is a complex condition where multiple systems interlace in an often fatal outcome. RANKL (Receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappaB ligand) is a member of the tumor necrosis factor family of cytokines. RANKL binds to its receptor RANK (receptor activator of NF-kappaB) and plays an important role in several homeostatic processes. It has also recently been found that RANKL is involved in migration of epithelial and melanoma cancer cells, thereby promoting cancer dissemination. Likewise, blockade of important immune checkpoint molecules, such as PD-L1 and depletion of key cell types, are emerging as safe and efficient cancer immunotherapies. Here, Dr. Tam presents data characterizing the intracellular signaling pathway associated with the RANK–RANKL axis, as well as the effect in dendritic cells, antigen-specific T cells, cytokines, and chemokine profiles after in vivo treatment with blocking PD-L1 and T cell-depleting antibodies in a melanoma cancer model.
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 2
Hycult Biotech Inc.
Presenters:
For a long time, studying the adaptive immune system has been central in the design of therapeutics. New insights indicate that complement activation also regulates fundamental processes of the cell, such as metabolic activity and homeostasis. It also serves as a nexus for the interaction with other effector systems. Specifically, intracellular complement/NLRP3 inflammasome crosstalk has emerged as critical for normal IFN-γ secretion by T cells. Advancing insights have not only shown that innate immune regulators are present but are also key in directing immunological responses. This is of great significance to our understanding of the biology of immune cells, immune system evolution, and explains why targeting just one arm of the immune system is insufficient for disease treatment. This workshop will give an overview of the emerging key roles of autocrine complement activity in the regulation of Th1 responses and then invites discussion about their implications for design of next-generation therapeutics and monitoring.
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 2
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Presenter:
The Invitrogen™ eBioscience™ Super Bright polymer dyes represent a suite of bright fluorophores excited by the violet laser (405 nm). Optimized for use in flow cytometry, Super Bright antibody conjugates allow for expanded use of violet laser excitation and, due to their inherent brightness, detection of cell populations with low abundance targets is possible. Data using the Super Bright conjugates will be presented in multicolor applications. The Invitrogen™ Attune™ NxT Flow Cytometer four laser system with Violet-6 (V6) configuration brings greater capability, allowing detection of six violet-excited fluorophores. Ideally suited for using the Super Bright conjugates, the unique acoustic focusing technology of Attune NxT Flow Cytometer enables rapid and accurate detection with sensitivity at high flow rates without compromise of data quality. The Attune NxT cytometer is designed to accommodate a wide variety of experimental conditions, and combined with the Super Bright conjugates, provides expanded choice for panel design. For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 1
BioSpherix, Ltd.
Presenters:
Oxygen is a critical cell culture parameter, and its role in regulating important cell processes has been widely established. Tissue where immune cells concentrate (such as lymphoid tissue or bone marrow) features oxygen percentages far below ambient, room-air levels. Until recently, oxygen’s fundamental role in regulating immune cell activity has been widely disregarded. Traditional methods for controlling cell culture oxygen (O2 incubators) have proven nearly impossible for gaining relevant in vitro data. New cell incubation technology has removed these obstacles and has opened pathways for improving physiological relevance in the dish. These new approaches are contributing to emerging data establishing oxygen’s crucial role in regulating immune cell function. This talk briefly covers the evidence establishing oxygen’s fundamental role in regulating cell function. It reviews a number of recent publications that establish the essential role oxygen plays in regulating immune cell activity. Furthermore, it explores the historical challenges associated with use of oxygen and shares new technologies for proper use of oxygen in the generation of physiologically relevant cell data.
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 2
MilliporeSigma (formerly EMD Millipore and Sigma-Aldrich)
Presenters:
The year 2017 ushered in a special edition of Methods with a collection of manuscripts all reporting imaging flow cytometry applications using the Amnis® imaging flow cytometers, FlowSight® and ImageStream®. Applications ranging from the analysis of immune synapses and leukemic cells to extracellular vesicles and individual chromosomes were reported. Contributions from many corners of the world include Roswell Park Cancer Institute, NIH, Weizmann Institute of Science, University of Western Australia, Health Canada, Cambridge University, and Moscow State University. Come to the MilliporeSigma workshop to hear Haley Pugsley’s contribution on studying autophagic flux, Margery Pelletier’s ex vivo culture techniques for hematopoietic stem cells, a characterization of netosis and phagocytosis, as well as several other applications from the other authors.
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 1
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Presenter:
Detecting protein biomarkers is critical to the study of human disease. Thus, scientists require powerful immunoassay platforms for measuring these clinically relevant analytes. This scientist-to-scientist based presentation will highlight the newest Invitrogen immunoassay products available to accelerate the biomarker discovery-to-validation workflow. Come learn about the various solutions from the largest screening panels for multiplexing protein detection to high sensitivity and reproducible assays for validation studies. Regardless of where you may be in your research path, Invitrogen immunoassays offer reliable solutions to meet your needs.
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 2
Abcam
Presenters:
Discover which validation data you need to demonstrate that an immunoassay kit, or your own assay, is specific, sensitive, and reproducible. To confirm that your sandwich ELISA or multiplex immunoassay performs well, it is important to review the validation data before you purchase the kit or run the assay. However, many immunoassay kits lack the necessary full biological validation, which can affect the performance of your assay. In this workshop, Abcam’s senior R&D scientists will cover the different types of assay validation data and why these are important to your research. This will help you make an informed decision to select the best immunoassay kit for your research. It will also ensure that you can critically evaluate your own assay and include the necessary levels of validation.
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 1
BioLegend
Presenter:
Tumor growth is a complex condition where multiple systems interlace in an often fatal outcome. RANKL (Receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappaB ligand) is a member of the tumor necrosis factor family of cytokines. RANKL binds to its receptor RANK (receptor activator of NF-kappaB) and plays an important role in several homeostatic processes. It has also recently been found that RANKL is involved in migration of epithelial and melanoma cancer cells, thereby promoting cancer dissemination. Likewise, blockade of important immune checkpoint molecules, such as PD-L1 and depletion of key cell types, are emerging as safe and efficient cancer immunotherapies. Here, Dr. Tam presents data characterizing the intracellular signaling pathway associated with the RANK–RANKL axis, as well as the effect in dendritic cells, antigen-specific T cells, cytokines, and chemokine profiles after in vivo treatment with blocking PD-L1 and T cell-depleting antibodies in a melanoma cancer model.
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 2
ACEA Biosciences, Inc.
Presenter:
Membrane-bound extracellular vesicles isolated from ovarian cancer patients have biophysical and compositional characteristics similar to vesicles called exosomes. These tumor-associated exosomes inhibit an early activation endpoint of a significant portion of virus (EBV and CMV)-specific CD8+ T cells that are stimulated with viral peptides presented in the context of Class I MHC. Early- and late-activation endpoints of peripheral blood CD4+ and CD8+ T cells stimulated with immobilized antibodies to CD3 and CD28 are also significantly inhibited by the exosomes. The inhibition of the T cells is induced directly and rapidly and occurs coincidentally with the exosomes binding to and internalization by the T cells. The early arrest in the activation occurs without a loss of viability in the T cells. The immune-suppressive exosomes in the tumor microenvironment and the ability to block their T cell inhibitory activity represent a potential therapeutic target to enhance the anti-tumor immunity of quiescent tumor-associated T cells and to prevent the functional arrest of endogenous or adoptively transferred T cells upon their entry into the tumor.
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 1
Miltenyi Biotec
Presenter:
Advancements in cell selection and gene editing have reshaped the reality of immunotherapy. New advances in tissue regeneration and effective treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases depend on the advancement of highly specialized cellular products. Medical progress is therefore dependent on complete and versatile solutions for GMP-compliant cell manufacturing, including cell separation, differentiation, expansion, formulation, and cryopreservation. In order to realize the goal of cellular therapy, our R&D team collaborates closely with the world’s leading immunologists to develop unique solutions. This session will highlight the work of two extraordinary scientists whose research exemplify scientific excellence, biomedical innovation, and potential therapeutic impact.
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 2
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Presenter:
Thermo Fisher Scientific recently published a new set of antibody specificity testing guidelines. Matt Baker will present these guidelines and how they will be applied to help further advance validation practices, to ensure that antibodies are definitively binding their protein target of interest. This includes techniques such as mass spectrometry based confirmation of proteins immunoprecipitated by antibodies, cell models such as CRISPR knock-outs, and orthogonal approaches such as cellular treatments and independent antibody binding signatures.
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ROOM 1
PEPperPRINT
Presenter:
Peptide microarrays offer a wide range of applications, including linear and conformational epitope mapping, peptide substitution scans, autoantibody discovery, and fingerprint analysis of humoral immune responses upon infection or vaccination. PEPperPRINT´s unique peptide microarrays are synthesized in situ by digital laser printing directly onto glass slides. The benefits of this novel technique are the flexibility in terms of custom peptide content and high spot densities, allowing high-resolution mappings with minimal sample needed. PEPperPRINT has a strong focus on infectious disease and cancer research, biomarker discovery in autoimmunity, and characterization of therapeutic antibodies, including a human epitome-wide antibody cross-reactivity profiling. To learn more about PEPperPRINT's technology for precise, fast, and cost-effective antibody characterization, including case studies demonstrating the various applications, PEPperPRINT invites you to join its upcoming scientific presentation, followed by a Q&A session.
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