Milan, Italy
April 23 - April 24, 2010
In last decades, the knowledge of immune system physiology and inflammation mechanisms has improved dramatically. Research on the genetics of cells involved in immune responses, cytokines and pharmacological targets of new compounds indicated in immune-mediated diseases has produced a huge amount of data. These data, on one hand, are clarifying some pathophysiological mechanisms and offering new treatment options. On the other hand, they depict an extremely complex scenario which stimulates further research. In this rapidly evolving field, a crucial point seems to be that different autoimmune diseases share similar mechanisms and may be responsive to analogous pharmacological approaches. The aim of this workshop is to gather together experts in genetics, pathophysiology and treatment of several autoimmune diseases to give the opportunity to share knowledge and experience in order to discuss and propose new lines of research and management options.
OBJECTIVES
This Workshop will offer participants:
- A special focus on some of the pathophysiological mechanisms shared by autoimmune diseases.
- Exhaustive and updated reviews of genetics, pathophysiology and therapy of type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis and inflammatory bowel diseases.
- Insight into interesting aspects of other autoimmune diseases.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Clinicians, researchers, geneticians and pharmacologists working on autoimmune diseases.
Serono Symposia International Foundation (www.seronosymposia.org) has submitted this program “Autoimmunity and Immune Mediated Disorders” (Milan, Italy - April 23-24, 2010) for accreditation by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) and the Italian Ministry of Health.
