April 2025

ASI VIC TAS Branch Masterclass in Cancer Immunology 2024

Date

3 December 2024

Time

8:30am - 5:00pm AEDT

Venue

Ground floor auditorium, The Peter Doherty Institute, Melbourne

Speakers

Prof Grant McArthur, Peter Mac - Cancer immunotherapy
Dr Susan Christo, Doherty Institute - TRM cells in cancer
Prof Axel Kallies, Doherty Institute - T cell exhaustion
A/Prof Jane Oliaro, Peter Mac - CAR-T cells
Prof Thomas Gebhardt, Doherty Institute - Immune escape mechanisms
Dr Michael Chopin, Monash University - Antigen presentation in cancer
A/Prof Joanna Groom, WEHI - Cancer vaccines
Dr Hui-Fern Koay, Doherty Institute - Innate T cells in tumour control
Dr Julie Tellier, WEHI - Tertiary lymphoid structures
Mr. Geoff Nyssen - Consumer session

Price

Member Price $20.00
Member Student $15.00
Non-Member Price $35.00
Non-Member Student $20.00

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Description

This inaugural masterclass in cancer immunology is organised with the aim of introducing fundamental and emerging concepts in cancer immunology to graduate students, researchers, clinicians and consumers. This initiative will benefit students, while also providing consumers with a deeper understanding of cancer immunology for informed advocacy. The program will cover ten distinct topics, with lectures delivered by experts and emerging leaders in the field.

Lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

Register by Novemeber 27th 23:59 AEDT

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Registrations close 27th November 23:59 AEDT.

Program

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Organising Committee

Dr Ajithkumar Vasanthakumar – ONJCRI
Dr Lisa Mielke – ONJCRI
Dr Daniel Utzschneider – Doherty Institute
A/Prof Paul Beavis – Peter Mac
Dr Charis Teh – WEHI

COVID SAFE POLICY

Your health and safety are our priority. This is a COVID-safe event with the following rules to adhere to:

All delegates and exhibitors may be asked to present a NEGATIVE Rapid Antigen Test before travelling to the conference.
All attendees must comply with the Safety Plan advised by public health orders to minimise the risk of transmission of COVID-19 on the premises.
All attendees are encouraged to wear a mask particularly at indoor venues
All attendees are encouraged to contact the Organising Committees if they exhibit symptoms and consider cancelling their registration or participating remotely to minimise transmission
ASI will not cover expenses associated with extra accommodation or alternative transport costs due to isolation requirements should attendees test positive at the event. All attendees should be aware that the events are ‘Attend at your own risk'.

Disclaimer  of Liability

The Organising Committee will not accept liability for damages of any nature sustained by participants or their accompanying persons or loss of or damage to their personal property as a result of the meeting or related events.

Should the event be cancelled due to COVID-related restrictions, the Organising Committee shall endeavour to reschedule.  All participants who have paid a registration fee may receive a full refund on the registration fee, but all participants hereby indemnify and hold the Organising Committee unaccountable for all out-of-pocket travel and quarantine -related costs, damages and expenses.

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