Biomaterials for Immunological Applications

Thursday, November 11, 2010: 3:15 PM
Grand Ballroom F (Salt Palace Convention Center)

Description:
This session will highlight recent advances in immunological applications of biomaterials. Relevant topics include (but are not limited to) novel biomaterial interactions with the immune system, biomaterials for vaccines or antimicrobial applications, immunosuppressive strategies, controlled release of immunomodulatory agents (including antigens, cytokines, chemokines, immunosuppressive agents, etc...), immune cell activation or differentiation strategies, biomimetic strategies, and detection strategies for immune function. Both innate and adaptive immune strategies are welcome.


Sponsor:
Biomaterials


Chair:
Steven Little
Email: srlittle@pitt.edu

Co-Chair:
Pankaj Karande
Email: karanp@rpi.edu



3:15 PM
(680a) Treating Periodontal Disease through Recruitment of Regulatory Lymphocytes
Andrew J. Glowacki, Siddharth Jhunjhunwala, Gustavo P. Garlet, Charles Sfeir and Steven R. Little




4:15 PM
(680d) Rational Design of a 'marker of Self' Peptide
Diego A. Pantano, Vincenzo Carnevale, Pía Rodriguez, Michael L. Klein and Dennis E. Discher


4:35 PM


4:45 PM
(680e) Novel Polyanhydride Nanoparticles Adjuvants: Dendritic Cell Uptake and Activation
Latrisha K. Petersen, Amanda Ramer-Tait, Michael Wannemuehler and Balaji Narasimhan


5:05 PM
(680f) Encapsulation of Model Antigens Into Microparticles Results in Dosage Sparing Capabilities
Jennifer Wilson Welder, Lucas Huntimer, Kathleen A. Ross, Brenda Carrillo, Lynn Pruisner, Balaji Narasimhan and Michael J. Wannemuehler


5:25 PM
(680g) Induced M2 Macrophage Activation by IL10 Virus Delivery
Ryan M. Boehler, Ashley Goodman, Matthew Pilecki, Seungjin Shin, Joshua N. Leonard and Lonnie D. Shea
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