THIS EVENT IS NOW BOOKED OUT - A PODCAST WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THIS WEBSITE FROM 23 FEBRUARY

Learn how the immune system is regulated in health and disease. In particular, this seminar will look at what goes wrong with the immune system to cause diseases such as type 1 diabetes, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The seminar will provide an opportunity to hear about the latest research and breakthroughs in these disease areas and the chance to interact with leading clinicians and researchers.

Speakers include:

Emeritus Prof Antony Basten AO FAA FTSE - Senior Principal Research Fellow; Acting Director, Immunology Program, Garvan Institute of Medical Research.

Dr Shane Grey - Senior Research Fellow; Group Leader, Gene Therapy & Autoimmunity Group, Immunology Program, Garvan Institute of Medical Research.

Dr Ute Vollmer-Conna - Head of the Department of Human Behaviour, School of Psychiatry, University of NSW.

Kendle Maslowski - Immunology Program, Garvan Institute of Medical Research.

Details are:

10am - 12pm (doors open at 9am)

Tuesday 16th February 2010

NAB Auditorium, Garvan Institute

384 Victoria St (enter via Burton St)

Darlinghurst

Registration is essential by following the link below or calling (02) 9295 8110.