Defining Preclinical Interstitial Lung Disease: Imaging, Risk Stratification, and Opportunities for Prevention

Presented by Anna Podolanczuk, MD, MSc
Associate Professor
Weill Cornell Medical College

Host: Deborah Assayag, MD, MAS

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From single cells to multicellular organization: spatiotemporal learning from static omics data

Presented by Qing Nie, PhD
Distinguished Professor
University of California, Irvine

Host: Jun Ding, PhD

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La Plaza Centre Ville, Montreal, Canada

Abstract Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
Registration Deadline: August 1, 2026

The International Conference on Innate Immune Memory will bring together leading scientists, trainees, and clinicians to explore the latest breakthroughs in trained immunity, emerging research directions, and translational opportunities. A key focus of the meeting is to bridge modern medical discoveries with the evolutionary foundations of innate immune memory in plants and invertebrates, highlighting how insights from each discipline can mutually advance the field. World leaders in innate immune memory will present their newest findings and perspectives on how trained immunity can shape future strategies to promote health. Trainees will be strongly encouraged to share their work, engage in rigorous scientific discussion, and connect with experts and peers from around the globe.

Objectives of the International Conference on Innate Immune Memory:

• To bring together the latest international research efforts and advances on the evolutionary aspects and molecular mechanisms of trained immunity.
• To lay the groundwork for effective networking to further investigate the therapeutic potential of trained immunity in human disease and in the novel generation of vaccines.
• To offer trainees in this field of immunology an opportunity to present their research and engage in career and professional development activities.

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Integrative Imaging and Molecular Omics: Unravelling the Biology of Lung Fibrogenesis

Presented by Janine Gote-Schniering, PhD
Lung Precision Medicine Program
University of Bern

Host: Simon Rousseau, PhD

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Title: TBC

Presented by Caroline Wagner, PhD
Assistant Professor, McGill University

Host: Darcy Wagner, PhD

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Recent Engineering Advances in Laryngology Research

Presented by Nicole Li-Jessen, PhD
Associate Professor
McGill University

Host: Basil Petrof, MD

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Title: TBC

Presented by Christopher Pascoe, PhD
Associate Professor
University of Manitoba

Host: Simon Rousseau, PhD

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Title: TBC

Presented by Rony Chidiac, PhD
Assistant Professor
Université de Sherbrooke

Host: Darcy Wagner, PhD

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Title: TBC

Presented by Erwan Pernet, PhD
Professor
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Host: James Martin, MD

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Wiselberg Lecture
Climate Crisis, Air Pollution, and Respiratory Health

Presented by Dr. Gregory Downey, National Jewish Health, University of Colorado

Crise climatique, santé et soins carboneutres

Presented by Dr. Stephan Williams, Université de Montréal

Is activism part of healthcare?

Presented by Dr. Kelly Marie Martin, McGill University

Controlled human exposures to dissect mechanisms of climate-related airway threats

Presented by Dr. Christopher Carlsten, University of British Columbia (via Zoom)

Air pollutant exposure and exacerbations of COPD: Current landscape and future directions from a Canadian perspective

Presented by Dr. Bryan Ross, McGill University

Click here to register for this event.

Click here to see the detailed Agenda.

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