Thanks to a successful launch course in India in 2019 and backed by popular demand, we are excited to announce the return of the FOCIS Asian Advanced Course in Basic and Clinical Immunology to Southeast Asia in 2020.
The popular FOCIS Asian Advanced Course is a unique opportunity to learn the latest developments in immunology and to engage with renowned faculty. Eight leading immunologists cover major topics in cellular and molecular immunology. The course featured three days of lectures and evening poster presentations.
Please plan to join us for a packed and innovative schedule of topics, with some unique teaching formats that will showcase the most relevant problems in human translational immunology.
Abstract submissions are accepted in a wide range of topics across immunology. Accepted abstracts will be scheduled into the evening poster session. Submit your abstract through the online submission site beginning in January 2020. Notifications of abstract acceptance will be sent by email by April 15, 2020.
FOCIS 2020 Asian Advanced Course
The two-day course will be held Monday, July 13, 2020, through Tuesday, July 14 at Duke‐NUS Medical School, Singapore.
Online registration is now open!
Our most popular course covers the major topics in cellular and molecular immunology, including innate immunity, B cells, T cells, dendritic cells, cytokines, and mucosal immunity. Other lectures cover autoimmune, allergic and immunodeficiency diseases, as well as new advances in interventional and clinical immunology and the molecular and genetic basis of immunologically-mediated diseases.
In keeping with FOCIS’s track record of teaching innovation, the Southeast Asian Advanced Course features additional sessions focused on major therapeutic dilemmas related to translational immunology in subspecialty areas of medicine, in addition to the usual rich content in basic and translational immunology topics offered at all FOCIS courses.
Course Demographics
Last year, the 2019 FOCIS Asian Advanced Course in India welcomed more than 110 attendees representing 5 continents with a unique mix of academia and industry. Most attendees indicated in the 2019 post-course evaluation indicated the course was valuable and that they would recommend this course to their colleagues.
Course Director
Ignacio Anegon, MD, University of Nantes
Faculty
- Salvatore Albani, MD, PhD, Duke-NUS Translational Immunology Institute
- Ignacio Anegon, MD, University of Nantes
- Magnus Fontes, PhD, Genentech
- Terri Laufer, MD, University of Pennsylvania
- Andy Lichtman, MD, PhD, Harvard Medical School
- Asha Pillai, MD, University of Miami
- Shiv Pillai, MD, PhD, The Ragon Institute
- Scott Plevy, MD, Synlogic
Post-course Survey Quotes
“Excellent coverage of most basic to advanced concepts and updates in immunology research with translational advancements by great teachers and authorities in the field.”
“Great combination of basic and clinical immunology by outstanding professors/physicians/scientists. The course was able to really show how immunology translates from bench to bedside for a wide range of diseases.”
Showcase your Company
The 2020 Asian Advanced Course in Singapore provides a wide variety of visibility opportunities for your organization. Companies may sponsor a scientific or poster session, a networking dinner or advertise in the printed course program provided to every attendee. Maximize your exposure by choosing all three! New sponsors interested in presentation opportunities will be accepted until the schedule is filled.
For sponsorship arrangements, please contact FOCIS Program Director, Melinda Waite. FOCIS accepts payments in all foreign currencies through our website. Please use the XE currency converter for currency exchange rates.
Stay for More Education
Following the course is a unique meeting in translation immunology and immunotherapy, offered in partnership with the FCE Translation Immunology Institute (TII) at SingHealth.
Download Translational Immunology Meeting Flyer