Neonatal Immunology Symposium: From Ontogeny to Outcome

Building a community of leaders across basic, translational  and clinical research to accelerate innovation in early life community

The symposium aims to convene leading researchers in the field of neonatal immunology to explore the dynamic development of the neonatal immune system and its implications for health across the lifespan. By bringing together researchers from diverse disciplines—including basic science, translational research, and clinical practice—the event seeks to identify critical knowledge gaps and uncover opportunities to translate cutting-edge discoveries into actionable interventions. Discussions will span topics such as prenatal programming by exposures, immune system ontogeny, mechanisms of neonatal immune responses, and their role in shaping susceptibility to disease and therapeutic outcomes.

Date

Tuesday, March 30th, 2027

Location

University of Rochester, Rochester, New York

Keynote Speakers

Featured speakers include renowned experts Cecilia Berin, Ph.D. and Brian Rudd, Ph.D., whose pioneering work has advanced our understanding of human immune development and outcomes.

• Cecilia Berin, Ph.D.
  Northwestern University
• Brain Rudd, Ph.D.
  Cornell University
• Kirsi Jarvinen-Seppo, M.D., Ph.D.
  University of Rochester
• Regina Rowe, M.D., Ph.D.
  University of Rochester
• Kristin Scheible, M.D.
  University of Rochester
• James Palis, M.D.
  University of Rochester

Registration

Registration is free but required. Please register here.

Travel and poster awards will be offered to top trainee abstracts submitted.

Accommodations

Book your room at the Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center