Neuroimmune interactions are an essential driver of inflammation in the nervous system. While previous efforts have focused on these mechanisms in the brain specifically, recent advances have revealed that these interactions extend throughout the body, playing essential roles in regulating a broad range of physiological systems.  Indeed, immune modulation of overall neural circuit function regulates  peripheral organ homeostasis.

There is currently no meeting that brings together investigators studying neuroimmune interactions in the context of peripheral organs with those studying the brain, to integrate our understanding  of complex, system-wide neural-immune interactions.  This meeting will do just that, providing a unique environment to draw cross-disciplinary insights and provide a holistic view of neuroimmune interactions that permeate the body and do not act isolation. In addition, incorporation of industry leaders with academic and clinical experts will spark new ideas  and collaborations towards novel neural-immune signaling-targeted therapies against neurodegenerative, neuropsychiatric, and peripheral organ disorders.

This conference will be held jointly with the Keystone Symposium on Neurodegeneration: Linking Cellular Pathways to Therapeutic Strategies to spark innovative cross-disciplinary insights and collaborations towards understanding neuroimmune drivers of neurodegenerative disease and identifying novel therapeutic targets.