π’ Can't come to #KSStromal26 in person? No Problem!
Register now for On Demand Access to @keystoneSymposia #Stromal #Immunology in Health & Disease, this February to explore emerging research!
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@stromalimmunology.bsky.social
Stromal Immunology news & views from across the world. Zoe Chua & Anne Fletcher posting/re-posting. https://keysym.us/KSStromal26
π’ Can't come to #KSStromal26 in person? No Problem!
Register now for On Demand Access to @keystoneSymposia #Stromal #Immunology in Health & Disease, this February to explore emerging research!
keysym.us/KSStromal26
We are pleased to host @shouval.bsky.social at #KSStromal26.
Her team studies how tumours reprogram the local microenvironment to enable systematic malignancies. One of the way tumours predominantly do this is by interacting with #fibroblast.
Register now to hear more! keysym.us/KSStromal26
π¨ SHORT TALK SUBMISSION ENDS SOON π¨
Don't miss out on your chance to be apart of the biggest stromal immunology conversation this year at #KSStromal26.
Held in the beautiful Fairmont Banff Springs π²ποΈ
There will be lots of snow, science and all things stromal!
Register now: keysym.us/KSStromal26
We are thrilled to have Dr Thomas Wynn (Pfizer) be our keynote speaker at #KSStromal26.
He will be sharing his insights on the immunological side of fibrosis and how this impacts the development of therapeutics.
Don't miss out - link in bio!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayWm...
Prof. Tatiana Petrova (University of Lausanne) research focuses on organ- and disease-specific functions of mammalian blood and lymphatic vessels.
We look forward to hearing her speak on how mTORC1 signalling influences lymphatic vessels at #KSStromal26.
Don't miss out - register now!
Prof. Mariapia Degli-Esposti is a leading immunologist whose work has defined the cellular and molecular mechanisms that enable the immune system to protect against pathogens while limiting immunopathology.
We are delighted to have her present at #KSStromal26.
Register now to not miss out!
Immune response in the CNS need to be finely tuned in order to limit excessive inflammation in this delicate and critical organ.
Prof. Dr. Natalia Pikor's (ETH Zurich) research focuses in understanding how fibroblastic stromal cells influences these key processes.
Register now to find out more!
β° Deadline Oct 7 (11:59pm MT)! Submit your short talk abstract or scholarship app for Stromal Immunology in Health & Disease: keysym.us/KSStromal26
Great chance for early-career scientists to showcase work + connect.
@fibroblast-fletch.bsky.social #KSStromal26
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Fibroblast co-culture shapes Microvascular network on a chip
HUVEC/human adult lung fibroblast (5/1) in fibrin hydrogelβ‘οΈa sustained, arborized & perfusable microvasculature
Gravity-driven flow prunes the network π€
Void-based microvascular morphometry
bioRxiv 2025
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Nature research paper: Thymic epithelial cells amplify epigenetic noise to promote immune tolerance
go.nature.com/41TUQLE
Are you an #ECR or #PhDStudent with an interest in stromal immunology who is dreaming of presenting your work, meeting experts and skiing down snowy Canadian mountains β but funds are tight?
We got you at #KSStromal26. Find out more about our scholarship options here: keysym.us/KSStromal26
From the lab bench to the biotech boardroom to beyond β science careers arenβt one-size-fits-all. Come to the Career Roundtable at #KSStromal26 and hear from scientists whoβve walked different paths and want to help you find yours.
Find out more: keysym.us/KSStromal26
Dr. Ari Molofsky (@arimolofskylab.bsky.social/UCSF) is an MD/PhD with an interest in tissue, stromal and neuro- immunology.
His research focuses on stromal-immune niches across a range of tissue, spanning from the brain to the intestine.
Register now to find out more! Link in bio. #KSStromal26
Time is running out for you to join the next big conversation in #stromal immunology π
#KSStromal26 is coming to you at @FairmontSprings! Donβt miss the chance to learn, connect with field leaders, and ski in the mountains. ποΈ
Short talks abstract close on October 7th. Register now! Link in bio.
Dr. Sophie Acton (@actonlab.bsky.social/UCL)
is a Cancer Research UK Senior Fellow with an interest in lymphoid tissue biology.
At #KSStromal26, she'll be sharing her insights on podoplanin - a molecule that controls DC motility within the lymph node.
Register now! Link in bio.
Prof. Sanjiv Luther specialises in uncovering the role of different FRC subsets in a range of immune response settings.
In #KSStromal26, he will be sharing his insights behind fibroblast specialisation.
Wanna hear more? Register now: keysym.us/KSStromal26
Not sure what comes after the #PhD/#postdoc? π
Youβre not alone β and we can help. Join the Career Roundtable at #KSStromal26 where you can have honest conversations with field leaders on their journey and what you can do for yours.
#careeradvice #careerdevelopment
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We are thrilled to have Dr. Michael Brenner speak about fibroblast inflammation, tissue degradation and fibrosis. He has made many important contributions in understanding RA and will be joining us at #KSStromal26 to talk all things stromal.
Register now!
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Ever wondered what it's like to be at a #stromal #immunology conference with a bit of skiing and snow? π²ποΈ
We've got you covered at #KSStromal26!
Register now to join us at the iconic @fairmontbanff.bsky.social from February 2 - 5, 2026.
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Wondering how metastatic #breastcancer patient outcomes can be improved? π§¬
Dr Sheila Stewert (University of Washington), whose research focuses on how age-related #stromal changes drive cancer development, might have the answer.
Register now to hear her insights at #KSStromal26!
Conserved interactions with stromal and immune cells coordinate de novo B-cell lymphopoiesis in fetal intestines @jci-insight.bsky.social
insight.jci.org/articles/vie...
Dr. Boris Hinz (@utoronto.ca), Keenan Research Chair in #Fibrosis Research, specialises in studying the role myofibroblast have in pathological tissue repair.
Join us at #KSStromal26 to hear his take on how the mechanical environment shapes stromal activation. π§«
#immunology #myofibroblast
Flyer for Keystone meeting on Stromal immunology in health and disease, Feb 2-5th 2026.
Save the date! Keystone Stromal Immunology meeting, Feb 2-5, 2026 #KSStromal26
1. Scholarships/Short Talk Abstracts: October 7
2. Early Registration: December 3 (Save $200!)
3. Poster Abstracts: January 12, 2026 (11:59 MST)
Please share! And reach out if you have any questions.
Can't wait!
Speaker flyer on Thomas Wynn who is an immunologist who leads the Discovery effort in the Inflammation and Immunology research unit at Pfizer. He has made important contributions in understanding how cytokines and growth factors partake in the progression and resolution of chronic inflammation, tissue regeneration, and fibrosis. Join us at Stromal Immunology in Health and Disease to hear his insights on the future of anti-fibrotic therapies.
Thomas Wynn(Pfizer) is an immunologist who specialises in macrophage-mediated #fibrosis and is passionate about developing therapeutics to improve patient's lives.
Register now to hear him share his insights on anti-fibrotic therapeutics #KSStromal26 #stromalimmunologyβ¨
π¨ Speaker Spotlight Series π¨ - weβre excited to introduce the brilliant researchers joining us at #KSStromal26 in Banff, Canada π
Follow along as we share their stories, research, and impact to the #stromal #immunology field over the next few weeks.
#canadianimmunologists #canadianresearchers
Calling all #stromal #immunology and #fibrosis enthusiast, donβt miss out on your chance to connect with some of the fields leading scientists at #KSStromal26.
Coming to you at Fairmont Banff Springs on the 2nd - 5th of February 2026 ποΈ
Register now at keysym.us/KSStromal26 #KSStromal26