Description of event:
Malaria
Scientific Organizers: Fidel P. Zavala, Andrew P. Waters, Kevin Marsh and Carolina V. Barillas-Mury
January 20—25, 2013
JW Marriott New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Meeting Summary
Malaria affects hundreds of millions of people and causes nearly 1 million deaths per year. The control and eventual eradication of malaria will require a concerted, multi-disciplinary effort to decrease parasite infectivity through vaccines and anti-parasitic
drugs, and by preventing transmission to the
vertebrate host. In this meeting we will promote discussion of: 1) Innate and adaptive immune responses to Plasmodium
infection and how the parasite interferes with these responses; 2) Development of new adjuvants and anti-malaria vaccine strategies; 3) Basic aspects of Plasmodium cellular and population
biology that affect
infection and the development of
drug resistance; 4) Plasmodium transmission, including gametocytogenesis and Plasmodium
biology in the mosquito
vector, including cellular and molecular aspects of parasite-mosquito
interactions, field studies, functional
genomics and the development of potential control strategies; and 5) Severe malaria in endemic areas, recent advances in our understanding of the physiopathology of
disease in humans and in
animal models, and
genome-based strategies to identify
biomarkers of susceptibility to severe
disease. Since basic and translational malaria research is eminently multi-disciplinary, the 2013 Keystone Symposia meeting on Malaria will bring together researchers working in disciplines ranging from basic molecular studies to population
biology. This encounter will promote the exchange of ideas to both deepen our understanding of malaria and to develop novel control measures. Furthermore, we anticipate that this meeting will enable us to identify and prioritize the next generation of challenges faced by the field.
General information:
Discover the epitome of district class and old-world charm at the JW Marriott New Orleans, a premier Canal Street hotel centrally located in the Business District and one block from the excitement of Bourbon Street. For guests looking to explore, the Aquarium, Insectarium, and historic St. Charles Street are only minutes from this hotel. Experience the soul of the Big Easy combined with the elegance of classic charm from the JW Marriott New Orleans, a destination hotel in the French Quarter.
Location:
JW Marriott New Orleans
614 Canal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130-2308
USA
Session Topics:
> Understanding Protective
Immunity Against Plasmodium
> New Approaches to Vaccination
> Cellular and
Molecular Biology of Plasmodium
> Integrating
Genomic Science and Population
Biology
>
Vector Biology and Malaria Transmission
>
Biology of Plasmodium Transmission Stages
>
Epidemiology and
Pathogenesis of Severe Malaria
> Mechanisms of
Drug Resistance
Travel reminder:
Travel Reminders:
Due to the constantly changing nature of travel, we urge people to research their own travel requirements, including Passport and Visa requirements, documentation for re-entry into country of residence, and any other identification needed, and allow sufficient time in advance of the meeting for processing of such documentation.
Be sure to confirm air and hotel arrangements at least 24 hours in advance of departure. As a reminder, never leave your wallet and passport unattended while traveling, and have xerox copies of all identification and credit cards in case of theft of originals.
Contact us
Keystone Symposia
160 U.S. Highway 6, Suite 200
PO Box 1630
Silverthorne, CO 80498