Saturday
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Arrival and Check-in
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Introductory Comments by GRC Staff / Welcome and Introduction from the Chairs
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Keynote Session: New Advances In Host-Microbe Interactions During Lung Infection
3:45 pm - 4:20 pm
"Long-Term Consequences of Acute Parainfluenza Virus Infection"
4:20 pm - 4:30 pm
Discussion
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Microbial Mechanisms of Acute Lung Infection
7:30 pm - 7:35 pm
Introduction by Discussion Leader
7:35 pm - 7:50 pm
"PERK-Dependent Mitochondrial Re-Programming of Macrophages by Coxiella burnetii"
7:50 pm - 7:55 pm
Discussion
7:55 pm - 8:10 pm
"B Cells Reduce Lung Tissue Damage During Influenza-Staphylococcus Aureus Super-Infection Through Antibody-Independent Functions"
8:10 pm - 8:15 pm
Discussion
8:15 pm - 8:30 pm
"Altering Cellular Architecture - The Role of Coronavirus Non-Structural Proteins 3 and 4 in Membrane Deformation and DMV Formation"
8:30 pm - 8:35 pm
Discussion
8:35 pm - 8:50 pm
"The Role of Bacterial Long-Chain Polyphosphates in Legionella Infection of Macrophages"
8:50 pm - 8:55 pm
Discussion
8:55 pm - 9:10 pm
"Natural-Acquired Antibody Against Streptococcus Pneumoniae is Primarily to Biofilm-Specific Antigens"
9:10 pm - 9:15 pm
Discussion
9:15 pm - 9:25 pm
"Ozone-Induced Lung Injury Increases Susceptibility to Lower Respiratory Infections by Elevating Airspace Iron Concentrations"
9:25 pm - 9:30 pm
Discussion
Sunday
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
9:00 am - 11:00 am
New Insights in Pulmonary Host Defense
9:00 am - 9:05 am
Introduction by Discussion Leader
9:05 am - 9:20 am
"Understanding The Role of Chromatin Remodeling Complex PRC2 in AEP Function and Lung Regeneration Post-Viral Pneumonia"
9:20 am - 9:25 am
Discussion
9:25 am - 9:40 am
"Age-Dependent Role of Interferon Lambda in Protection Against Lethal Disseminating Bordetella Pertussis Infection in Infant Mice"
9:40 am - 9:45 am
Discussion
9:45 am - 10:00 am
"Effects of Cellular Senescence on Rhinovirus Infected Bronchial Epithelium in Severe COPD"
10:00 am - 10:05 am
Discussion
10:05 am - 10:20 am
"Immunothrombosis: A Determinant of Host Resistance and Immunopathology During Sepsis"
10:20 am - 10:25 am
Discussion
10:25 am - 10:40 am
"Amyloid-Beta Regulates the Innate Immune Response to Pneumonia"
10:40 am - 10:45 am
Discussion
10:45 am - 10:55 am
"Exploring the Uncharted Territory: Identification of Novel CD8 T Cell Epitopes in Influenza B Virus for Enhanced Immune Protection"
10:55 am - 11:00 am
Discussion
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Poster Session
Coffee will be served in the poster area from 11:00 am - 11:30 am
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Mentorship Component: Navigating Early Career Academia and Industry Positions
1:30 pm - 1:40 pm
"Building A Lab As Early Career Faculty"
1:40 pm - 1:45 pm
Discussion
1:45 pm - 1:55 pm
"Balancing Clinic, Research, and Administrative Roles"
1:55 pm - 2:00 pm
Discussion
2:00 pm - 2:10 pm
"Navigating Post Doctoral Fellowships in Industry"
2:10 pm - 2:15 pm
Discussion
2:15 pm - 2:25 pm
"Moving From Graduate School to Industry Science"
2:25 pm - 2:30 pm
Discussion
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Evaluation Period
Complete the GRS Evaluation Forms; Election of Future Chair(s)
3:00 pm
Seminar Concludes
