MicrobiotaMI 2020
After the success of our first edition, we are pleased to announce MicrobiotaMI 2020: three days of scientific sessions and multidisciplinary networking at the brand new Humanitas Congress Center in Milan 5th-7th February 2020.
The aim of this International meeting is to focus on the molecular mechanisms and interactions in health and disease conditions, including nutritional aspects, sensitization, gut-brain communication, aging, cancer, chronic inflammation, autoimmunity.
Motivation for the selection of this topic is that despite a huge increase in genomic, proteomic and metabolomics data that allowed to relate microbiota composition to health and disease of different organs, the molecular mechanisms by which bacteria, viruses and fungi communicate with the host organism remain largely unknown.
In this context the key role is played by the Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs), including Toll-like Receptors (TLRs) but also intracellular NLRs and other receptors.
Researchers in the broad field of microbiota, from bench to bedside, and companies will meet in Milano to share their knowledge and to create new collaborations and technology transfer opportunities. The program is divided into:
four core sessions
Gut-liver-brain axis
Mucosal microbiota in genito-urinary and respiratory systems
Gut-bone marrow axis
Gut microbiota and the immune system: from allergies to cancer
In each of these sessions, presentations will be made by leading immunologists and clinicians who will give keynote lectures on state of the art advancements in differing areas of the same microbiome field. A final round table for each session will discuss future development in that area, encouraging contributions from the audience.
MicrobiotaMi is characterized by a multidisciplinary approach, an outstanding scientific level, and a large active participation of young, early stage researchers. We anticipate the attendance of researchers from academia, clinical departments as well as biotech and pharma industries who are interested in the molecular, immunological and translational aspects of microbiota.
scientific board
Prof. Francesco Peri (University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan)
Prof. Maria Rescigno(Humanitas University, Rozzano, Milan)
Prof. Nicasio Mancini (San Raffaele University, Milan)
We look forward to seeing you at this exciting meeting in a stimulating interdisciplinary environment favored by the intercultural, young, creative, and fascinating city of Milano.
YOUNG RESEARCHERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO PRESENT THEIR WORK AS FLASH/ORAL COMMUNICATION OR POSTER PRESENTATION
con il patrocinio di:
UNIVERSITA’ VITA-SALUTE SAN RAFFAELE
confirmed plenary speakers
Yasmine Belkaid
Laboratory of Immune Systems Biology, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), USA
Alexander Khoruts
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, MN, USA
Paul O’ Toole
School of Microbiology, University College of Cork, Ireland
Nicola Segata
Center for Integrative Biology, University of Trento, Italy
Ernst Holler
Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, Charité University Hospital of Berlin, Germany
Manuela Raffatellu
Center for Microbiome Innovation, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), CA, USA
Eric Pamer
Duchossois Family Institute: Harnessing the Microbiome and Immunity for Human Health, University of Chicago, IL, USA
Karen Sfanos
Department of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD, USA