The American Association of Immunologists (AAI) meeting


Year Conference was held: 2019

Years the Conferences has been held: 103

Disciplines: Immunology, Infectious disease

Gender Balance/Diversity Statement: None

Registration Cost (US dollars): $115-$800

Total Attendance Cost (US dollars): $2000-$4000

Travel Carbon Footprint (tons of CO2): 8200

Other Carbon Footprint (tons of CO2): 2050

Associated Scientific Society/Organization: The American Association of Immunologists (AAI)

Approx number of Society members (as of 2018): 8000

Approximate Number of Conference Attendees (Exhibitors included): 4100

Geographic Location(s): San Diego, CA, USA

Years held (Annual, Biannual, Triannual): Annual

Host, Funders and Sponsors: BioLegend, ImmunoHorizons, Thermo Fisher Scientific, BD, FASEB, STEMCELL, BioCell, FLUIDIGM, Hawaii convention center, KYOWA KIRIN, Sheridan, Sony, 10x Genomics, Allen Institute Immunology, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, Genentech, Luminex, NanoString, Nexcelom, Peprotech, RayBiotech, Henry J Showell, StudyLog

Digital or Virtual Options: None

Digital Archives (Recorded talks & slides): None

Electronic program dissemination:

On-site Maternity Facilities: None

On-site Childcare Facilities/Services: None (Onsite child care will not be provided during IMMUNOLOGY 2019™. If you require a child care provider during the meeting, you may contact your hotel concierge for recommendations. Children age 13 and older are welcome to attend IMMUNOLOGY 2019™ and will receive complimentary registration (registration is on-site only) if accompanied by a registered adult and a school ID is provided. Children under age of 13 are not permitted to attend IMMUNOLOGY 2019™ or to enter the Exhibit Hall, session rooms, meeting room hallways, or social events.)

Caregiver Grant: None

Career Development Events and Workshops: Yes (1. NIH Grant Workshop: Demystifying the grant application submission, review and funding process 2. International Opportunities in Science (Working as a scientist outside of the U.S. requires curiosity,adaptability, and open-mindedness, which are valuable qualitiesimportant for success in any career. Given the international reachof science, this new session will help immunologists learn aboutopportunities to gain professional experience beyond the U.S.This panel features scientists employed at academic or researchinstitutions around the globe. Panelists will discuss thepostdoctoral fellowship and grant application process, thebenefits of international training and employment, and thechallenges infinding science-related jobs outside of the U.S.This session is open to anyone.) 3. Careers in Science Roundtable 4. Secrets for a successful postdoctoral fellowship 5. How to convert your CV into a Resume 6. Advocating for Biomedical Research: we have done it so can you 7. Immunology Teaching Interest Group workshop 8. Career Roundtable and speed networking session)

ECR Promotion Events: Yes (1. Chambers-Thermo Fisher Scientific Award: To advance the career of an early-career scientist who attendsthe AAI annual meeting and presents an outstanding abstractspecifically in the area of cancer biology 2. Lefrançois-BioLegend Award: To advance the career of a trainee who attends the AAI annualmeeting and presents an outstanding abstract specifically in thearea of mucosal immunology 3. Lustgarten-Thermo Fisher Scientific Award: To advance the career of a mid-career scientist who attends the AAI annual meeting and presents an outstanding abstractspecifically in the area of immune regulation 4. AAI-Thermo Fisher Trainee Achievement Awards: To recognize promising trainees in thefield of immunology. 5. The AAI-BD Biosciences Investigator Award recognizesan early-career investigator who has made outstandingcontributions to thefield of immunology.)

Travel Awards for ECRs: Yes Graduate trainee and Early Career faculty training grants (https://www.aai.org/Awards/Travel) Pfizer-Showell Travel Award: To recognize the professional promise of an early-careerinvestigator, OTHER AWARDS AND GRANTS BEING ACKNOWLEDGED•AAI Early Career Faculty Travel Grants•AAI Laboratory Travel Grants•AAI Undergraduate Faculty Travel Grants•AAI Trainee Abstract Awards•AAI Trainee Poster Awards•FASEB Dream Travel Awards•AAI Minority Scientist Travel Awards

Code of Conduct: Yes (https://www.immunology2019.org/register/aai-policy-statements/)

Safety Instructions/Apps: None

Keynote Speaker Gender Balance: Distinguished Lectures: 2 Women: 1 Man

Speaker Gender Balance: Award lectures: 5 Men: 3 Women

Invited Speakers Gender Balance: Not Applicable to this meeting.

Session Chair Gender Balance: No information available on the program as first names were abbreviated.

Conference Chair Gender Balance: Conference Chair: 1 Woman

Enviromental Sustainability efforts: None

Public Engagement Events Outreach: None

Sustainability Initiatives/Considerations/Green Strategies/Policies: None

Conference URL: https://www.immunology2019.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMMUNOLOGY-2019-Program.pdf

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