Event report
The Spring PID School 2024 took place in Kutna Hora from April 18th to April 20th, 2024. Organized by the primary immunodeficiency group with the Department of Immunology, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital in Motol, it brought together 23 participants from 12 different countries - Czechia, United Kingdom, Germany, Croatia, Greece, Estonia, Moldova, Romania, Italy, Portugal, some coming from as far as the United States of America or Nepal!
Together we presented both educational clinical case reports and clinical research on T cell and thymus biology, B cells and humoral immunodeficiencies, innate immune defects and autoinflammatory conditions. The faculty opened sections with fascinating keynote lectures - prof. Walter shared her team's work on immune dysregulation in combined immunodeficiencies, as. prof. Kreins summarized the pathology and treatment options for thymic disorders, prof. Hauck presented how his team elucidated a monogenic cause of systemic lupus erythematosus and prof. Kalina showed us how to use flow cytometry to quickly and accurately assess primary immunodeficiency.
As is tradition, the second day of the school was capped off with a tour of the incredible St. Barbara cathedral and a beautiful organ concert.
All of us from Czechia and from abroad are thankful to have had this opportunity to learn from each other and see how patient care is lead in different countries with different healthcare systems. We appreciate the financial support of the Jeffrey Modell Foundation and Pharming which made this event possible and hope to organize this unique meeting again next year, with equally great faculty and more colleagues from across Europe.
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Invitation
The 21st annual Spring School of Primary Immunodeficiencies invites those interested in the many aspects of inborn errors of immunity to take part in this traditional learning event held in a wonderful historic town of Kutná Hora in the heart of the Czech Republic.
- Informal three-day bonanza of case presentations, topic overviews and discussions
- Array of renowned speakers covering the field of primary immunodeficiencies from pathogenesis to diagnosis and treatment
- Excellent social networking and rich cultural content
Programme
Thursday 18.4.2024
Morning + noon Individual arrivals in Prague (note: you can deposit your luggage at the Department of Immunology at the University Hospital in Motol)
14:00 Departure from the Dpt. of Immunology
16:00 Arrival in Kutna Hora, accomodation
17:00 Opening ceremony + keynote lecture
18:30 Dinner + social programme
Friday 19.4.2024
8:30 – 15:30 Educational programme
18:00+ Dinner + social programme
Saturday 20.4.2024
8:30 – 11:30 Educational programme
11:30 Lunch
14:00 Estimated arrival in Prague
Registration
Click through for a registration form HERE. Register soon, limited places are available.
Registration deadline: March 17th, 2024
Thanks to our generous sponsors we cover travel from Prague to Kutna Hora and back, accomodation and meals. There is no registration fee. We do, however, NOT reimburse travel to/from Prague, or individual travel arrangements from Prague to Kutná Hora.
Contacts
Please forward any inquiries to @email.
Organization team
Anna Sediva
Marketa Bloomfield
Adam Klocperk
Supported by Ilona Kyselova
