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The London Immunity in Health and Disease Symposium

Organised by the The Francis Crick Institute
Dates14–15 Sept 2026
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
A two-day London immunology symposium at the Francis Crick Institute covering immune responses, pathogens, autoimmunity, neurodegeneration and cancer immunology, with invited talks, short talks selected from abstracts and poster sessions.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 31 Jul 2026
At a glance
NetworkingLunch poster viewing on both days and networking drinks after…View detail

Lunch poster viewing on both days and networking drinks after day one support contact with London and UK immunology groups.

Research ValueNineteen invited speakers, two keynotes, four themed scientific sessions, six…View detail

Nineteen invited speakers, two keynotes, four themed scientific sessions, six abstract-selected talks and poster presentation routes provide strong research and portfolio value.

Trainee RelevanceSix short-talk slots are selected from abstracts, and poster sessions…View detail

Six short-talk slots are selected from abstracts, and poster sessions run on both days; presenting authors must register, attend and be available to discuss their work.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Cancer ImmunologyNeurodegenerationImmune Regulation & DysregulationHost-Pathogen Interactions Across ScalesAbstract-selected short talksPoster sessions and networking
09:25
Opening
Welcome remarks
09:30
Keynote
Fibroblasts: master regulators of inflammationkeynote
Christopher Buckley | Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology
10:15
Cancer Immunology
The power of death: Harnessing immunogenic cell death in cancer
Pascal Meier | ICR
10:45
Break
Refreshment break
11:15
Cancer Immunology
The opposing effects of clonal haematopoiesis in stemness and immunity
Dominique Bonnet | The Francis Crick Institute
11:45
Cancer Immunology
B cells and antibodies in skin cancer immune-surveillance
Jessica Strid | Imperial College London
12:15
Abstract-selected talk
Short talk 1
12:30
Cancer Immunology
Targeting, trafficking and the tumour microenvironment: optimising cell therapies for solid cancers
Claire Roddie | UCL
13:00
Lunch / posters
Lunch, posters and exhibitors
13:45
Neurodegeneration
Antigen presentation by microglia in Alzheimer’s disease
Bart De Strooper | The Francis Crick Institute & UK DRI
14:15
Neurodegeneration
Tissue Regulatory T cells
Adrian Liston | University of Cambridge
14:45
Abstract-selected talk
Short talk 2
15:00
Break
Refreshment break
15:30
Neurodegeneration
The role of microglial crosstalk in neurodegeneration
Anna Mallach | Imperial College London
16:00
Abstract-selected talk
Short talk 3
16:15
Neurodegeneration
The gut-brain-axis in Synucleinopathies
Tim Bartels | UK DRI
16:45
Networking
Networking drinks and poster viewing
18:15
Close
End of day 1
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
Keynote
BJ
Bana Jabri
Institut Imagine, Paris
Keynote presentation
Keynote
CB
Christopher Buckley
Kennedy Institute, University of Oxford
Fibroblasts: master regulators of inflammation
BD
Bart De Strooper
The Francis Crick Institute / UK Dementia Research Institute
Antigen presentation by microglia in Alzheimer’s disease
AL
Adrian Liston
University of Cambridge
Tissue Regulatory T cells
TB
Tim Bartels
UK Dementia Research Institute
The gut-brain-axis in Synucleinopathies
TD
Tania Dottorini
King’s College London
AI-driven approaches to antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases
AM
Anna Mallach
Imperial College London / UK Dementia Research Institute
The role of microglial crosstalk in neurodegeneration
HB
Hannah Burgess
Imperial College London
STING tunes PKR activation to connect DNA and RNA pathogen recognition pathways
SM
Serge Mostowy
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Septin roles in host defence
SW
Sam Wilson
University of Cambridge
Thermal Restriction: Fever as a Barrier to Severe Influenza
JP
James Peters
Imperial College London
Proteomics in immune-mediated disease: insights into pathogenesis and translational potential
VP
Venizelos Papayannopoulos
The Francis Crick Institute
Spatial containment of inflammation
PB
Patricia Barral
King’s College London
Metabolic regulation of immunity
AT
Andreas Tiffeau-Mayer
UCL
Convergent selection in T cell receptor repertoires
JC
Jennifer Cowan
University College London
Enhancing thymus function to improve T-cell immunity in the aged
PM
Pascal Meier
Institute of Cancer Research
The power of death: Harnessing immunogenic cell death in cancer
DB
Dominique Bonnet
The Francis Crick Institute
The opposing effects of clonal haematopoiesis in stemness and immunity
JS
Jessica Strid
Imperial College London
B cells and antibodies in skin cancer immune-surveillance
CR
Claire Roddie
University College London
Targeting, trafficking and the tumour microenvironment: optimising cell therapies for solid cancers
AbstractsClosed · 31 Jul 2026
Abstract submissions are closed
Deadline: 31 July 2026
What You Can Submit
posteroral
Submission Specifications
Formats
Poster, oral, or consideration for either format
Deadline
17:00 BST on 31 July 2026
Word Limit
Maximum 250 words
Oral Format
Selected short talks last 12 minutes with 3 minutes for questions
Poster Format
A1 portrait; posters displayed throughout the event
Presenter Limit
One presenter per submitted abstract
Presenter Requirement
Presenting author must register, attend, and be available during scheduled poster sessions
Categories & Recommended Topics
Host-pathogen interaction
Autoimmunity
Immunoregulation
Neurodegeneration
Cancer immunology
Costs & registrationTicket prices and registration
CategoryPrice
Standard (consultant)£150
Submission & registration deadlines2 tracked deadlines
Abstract deadline31 Jul 2026Checked 16 Jul 2026
Closed
Official page ↗
Registration closes6 Sept 2026Checked 16 Jul 2026
Official page ↗
Conference timeline3 key dates
31 Jul 2026
Abstract submission deadline
6 Sept 2026
Registration deadline
14 Sept 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelThe Francis Crick Institute · London
By CarEventbrite links to driving directions but central London public transport is likely simplest
By TrainAdjacent to King's Cross and St Pancras International stations
Venue DetailsThe Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London NW1 1AT
MedicMess tips5 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Submit abstracts by 17:00 BST on 31 July 2026.
  • Oral presentations are 12 minutes plus 3 minutes for questions; posters must be A1 portrait.
  • Presenting authors must register, attend and be available during poster sessions.
  • Early-bird pricing ended at 23:59 on 30 April 2026; ticket sales close at 23:59 on 6 September 2026.
  • Eventbrite shows an aggregate GBP 60-150 range but no public ticket-category labels.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

This two-day in-person symposium at the Francis Crick Institute is aimed at researchers working across immunology, infection, immune-mediated disease, neurodegeneration and cancer immunology. The full programme has four scientific sessions: Cancer Immunology and Neurodegeneration on day one, followed by Immune Regulation & Dysregulation and Host-Pathogen Interactions Across Scales on day two. Nineteen invited speakers are confirmed, with keynote talks from Christopher Buckley and Bana Jabri, six abstract-selected short-talk slots, poster viewing on both days and networking drinks after day one. Abstracts may be submitted for poster, oral, or either format by 17:00 BST on 31 July 2026. Abstract text is limited to 250 words; selected oral talks are 12 minutes plus 3 minutes for questions, only one presenter is permitted per abstract, and posters must be A1 portrait. The presenting author is expected to register, attend and discuss the work during poster sessions. Eventbrite lists an aggregate ticket range of GBP 60-150, with early-bird pricing available until 30 April and ticket sales closing at 23:59 on 6 September 2026; named trainee and student tiers remain unavailable publicly. No CPD accreditation or abstract publication outcome is stated. The venue is the Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, beside King's Cross and St Pancras International.

Frequently asked
When is The London Immunity in Health and Disease Symposium?
The London Immunity in Health and Disease Symposium takes place 14–15 Sept 2026 in The Francis Crick Institute, London.
Where is The London Immunity in Health and Disease Symposium held?
The London Immunity in Health and Disease Symposium is held at The Francis Crick Institute, London, United Kingdom.
What is the abstract submission deadline for The London Immunity in Health and Disease Symposium?
The abstract submission deadline for The London Immunity in Health and Disease Symposium (31 Jul 2026) has passed.
When does registration close for The London Immunity in Health and Disease Symposium?
Registration closes on 6 Sept 2026.
How much does The London Immunity in Health and Disease Symposium cost?
Registration is £150 standard.
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