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2nd Epithelial Mesenchymal Interactions in Lung Development and Fibrosis Conference

#FusionLung22


14 Feb 2022 - 17 Feb 2022

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Chairs

Stijn De Langhe
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Barry Stripp
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Synopsis

We understand that registering for a conference is not essential right now. Many researchers will be unable to register for a future conference of interest if their university or lab is temporarily closed or preventing travel. Therefore, you can simply register your interest here without committing to attending, and our team will keep you updated regarding deadline reminders and grant opportunities. We hope this service is helpful during this difficult time.

Lung development is governed by epithelial-mesenchymal interactions. These pathways are recapitulated during injury and repair. This conference will focus on understanding key processes underlying lung development, injury and repair in the context of age, environment and species, with the hope of better understanding disease development and to discover novel therapeutic approaches.

We will highlight critical issues on lung epithelial biology such as stem cells and regenerative medicine, while expanding sessions to encompass themes such as single cell analytical approaches, cell-cell communication, dissect the biological distinctions mesenchymal proliferation as a repair mechanism and fibrosis; present the impact of new tools in single cell analysis on understanding lung development, repair, and disease; and characterize epithelial-mesenchymal interrelationships that maintain lung homeostasis and orchestrate repair and regeneration. The entire program has been designed to achieve a better understanding of the key clinical research issues and how they relate to basic mechanistic investigation.

Key Sessions

  • Keynote and Emerging Topics
  • Monogenic lung diseases
  • Mechanotransduction in lung development and fibrosis
  • Novel in vivo and in vitro models of IPF
  • Stem cell niche interactions in lung health and disease
  • In vivo and in vitro models of lung development
  • Aging and Lung Fibrosis

Student Offer

Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity for students! Fully paying academics can bring a student for only $890. Unfortunately, Postdocs are not eligible. Both registration packages include; accommodation for the 14, 15, 16 February 2022 (on a shared basis for students) and a food and beverage package for the conference period. Once registered, please contact Chloe Trundle to obtain a special registration link for your student. 

Confirmed Invited Speakers

Wellington Cardoso (Columbia University)
Brent Carter (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
Rachel Chambers (University College London)
Jichao Chen (MD Anderson Cancer Center)
SIGNALING ROLES OF ALVEOLAR TYPE 1 CELLS TOWARD THE LUNG MESENCHYME
Tushar Desai (Stanford Child Health Research Institute)
CARTOGRAPHY OF DYNAMIC WNT SIGNALING IN IPF
Susanne Herold (Justus Liebig University Giessen)
LUNG ORGANOID MODELLING TO STUDY MESENCHYMAL-EPITHELIAL INTERACTIONS
Gisli Jenkins (University of Nottingham)
Carla Kim (Boston Children's Hospital / Harvard Medical School)
ORGANOID MODELING OF LUNG DISEASE AND LUNG CANCER
Darrell Kotton (Boston University and Boston Medical Center)
Melanie Koenigshoff (University of Colorado Denver)
LUNG EPITHELIAL CELLS AND THE FIBROTIC NICHE
Vibha Lama (University of Michigan)
Joo-Hyeon Lee (University of Cambridge)
Yuru Liu (University of Illinois at Chicago)
REGULATION OF ALVEOLAR TYPE II CELLS DURING LUNG HOMEOSTASIS AND REPAIR
Edward Morrisey (University of Pennsylvania)
Paul Noble (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center)
Ana Pardo-Saganta (CIMA - University of Navarra)
DECIPHERING NOVEL EPITHELIAL-MESENCHYMAL INTERACTIONS INVOLVED IN PULMONARY FIBROSIS
Jin-Ah Park (Harvard University)
COLLECTIVE EPITHELIAL CELL MIGRATION BY THE UNJAMMING TRANSITION (UJT) IN THE ABSENCE OF THE EPITHELIAL–MESENCHYMAL TRANSITION (EMT)
Tien Peng (University of California, San Francisco)
OF MICE AND MEN: SPECIES-SPECIFIC MECHANISMS OF BASAL CELL METAPLASIA IN THE ALVEOLI
Jay Rajagopal (Massachusetts General Hospital)
FUNCTIONAL DIVERSITY IN THE AIRWAY EPITHELIUM
Steve Rowe (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
THE ROLE OF Muc5b IN A FERRET MODEL OF IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS
Amy Ryan (Firth) (University of Southern California)
David Schwartz (University of Colorado)
IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS: A GENETIC AND EPIGENETIC DISEASE INITIATED BY MUC5B
Dean Sheppard (University of California, San Francisco)
PULMONARY FIBROSIS: HOW EPITHELIAL CELLS AND FIBROBLASTS DRIVE EACH OTHER MAD
Debora Sinner (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center)
Jason Spence (University of Michigan)
Xin Sun (University of California, San Diego)
Nan Tang (National Institute of Biological Sciences, Beijing)
Victor Thannickal (Tulane University School of Medicine)
CELLULAR BIOENERGETICS IN EPITHELIAL MESENCHYMAL INTERACTIONS
Daniel Tschumperlin (Mayo Clinic)
DOPAMINE SIGNALING IN FIBROSIS RESOLUTION
Jeffrey Whitsett (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center)

Target Audience 

  • Lung developmental biologists
  • Stem cell researchers
  • Fibrosis researchers
  • Pulmonary fibrosis researchers

Educational Need

It is known that lung developmental pathways are reactivated in pulmonary fibrosis, yet few if any meetings bring lung developmental biologists and researchers studying lung fibrosis together. This meeting will provide a unique opportunity to bring these 2 fields together.

 

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2nd Epithelial Mesenchymal Interactions in Lung Development and Fibrosis Conference

#FusionLung22


14 Feb 2022 - 17 Feb 2022

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Chairs

Stijn De Langhe
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Barry Stripp
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Speakers

Invited Speakers

Dean Sheppard

Professor, UCSF

Ana Pardo-Saganta

Assistant Professor, CIMA - University of Navarra

Yuru Liu

Associate Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago

Tushar Desai

Associate Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine

David Schwartz

Chair, Department of Medicine University of Colorado Anschutz Campus

Jeffrey Whitsett

Co-Director, Perinatal Institute, Chair, Division of Pulmonary Biology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Paul Noble

Chairman, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Xin Sun

Professor, UCSD

Susanne Herold

Chair for pulmonary infections, Justus Liebig University Giessen

Jason Spence

Associate Professor, University of Michigan

Tien Peng

Assistant Professor, University of California San Francisco

Jichao Chen

Associate Professor, MD Anderson Cancer Center

Daniel Tschumperlin

Professor, Mayo Clinic

Steven Rowe

Professor of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Jay Rajagopal

Principal Investigator, Massachusetts General Hospital

Nan Tang

Assistant Investigator, National Institute of Biological Sciences, Beijing

Amy Ryan

Assistant Professor of Medicine, USC

Debora Sinner

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, CCHMC

Jin-Ah Park

Assistant Professor, Harvard University

Carla Kim

Principal Investigator, Boston Children's Hospital

Edward Morrisey

Professorof Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Victor Thannickal

Professor and Chair of Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine

Joo-Hyeon Lee

Group Leader, University of Cambridge

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2nd Epithelial Mesenchymal Interactions in Lung Development and Fibrosis Conference

#FusionLung22


14 Feb 2022 - 17 Feb 2022

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Chairs

Stijn De Langhe
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Barry Stripp
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Programme

Although the programme has not yet been released, we are able to confirm that the conference should begin no earlier than 14:00 with opening comments on 14th February 2022. The conference will conclude no later than 12:30 on 17th February 2022.


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2nd Epithelial Mesenchymal Interactions in Lung Development and Fibrosis Conference

#FusionLung22


14 Feb 2022 - 17 Feb 2022

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Chairs

Stijn De Langhe
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Barry Stripp
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Prices

Early Bird Full Price Additional Adult Additional Child Extra Night Adult Extra Night Child
Academic $1666 $1766 $683 $162 $294 $54
Industry $1666 $1766 $683 $162 $294 $54
Student $1329 $1429 $683 $162 $294 $54

All registration fees include 3 nights accommodation and meals during the conference period. Exact inclusions are detailed below.

What's Included in our Registration Fees?

Our registration fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- Conference registration 
- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (14, 15, 16 Feb 2022) on a single basis for academics and industry, on a shared basis for students 
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours 
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages, cocktails and soft drinks available by the glass at all restaurants and bars according to their operational hours
- Gala Dinner (includes an open bar)
- 24 hour room service
- Guest room mini bar (replenished daily)
- Complimentary WIFI in both conference rooms and your guest room

What's Included in our Accompanying Adult Fees?

Our accompanying adult fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (14, 15, 16 Feb 2022) on a shared basis with a conference participant 
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages, cocktails and soft drinks available by the glass at all restaurants and bars according to their operational hours
- Gala Dinner (includes an open bar)
- 24 hour room service
- Guest room mini bar (replenished daily)
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: Accompanying persons are not permitted access to the conference.

What's Included in our Accompanying Child Fees?

Our accompanying child fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (14, 15, 16 Feb 2022) on a shared basis with the parent/s
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours
- Unlimited soft drinks available by the glass at all restaurants and bars according to their operational hours
- Gala Dinner 
- 24 hour room service
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: Accompanying child fees are applicable for children aged 5-12 years. Children younger than 5 years stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 13 years and older are classified as an adult at this venue (Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta). Please kindly ensure your child / children are supervised at all times during conference and related events. Childcare services are available at the hotel, please contact Emily for further information.

What's Included in our Extra Night Fees?

- 1 night’s accommodation for 1 person
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages, cocktails and soft drinks available by the glass at all restaurants and bars according to their operational hours
- 24 hour room service
- Guest room mini bar (replenished daily)
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: The extra night price is only applicable 1 night pre/post the conference dates. If you wish to extend your stay even further, this is possible to book via Fusion, but please contact Chloe for assistance and prices. Extra night child fees are applicable for children aged 5-12 years. Children younger than 5 years stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 13 years and older are classified as an adult at this venue (Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta).

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2nd Epithelial Mesenchymal Interactions in Lung Development and Fibrosis Conference

#FusionLung22


14 Feb 2022 - 17 Feb 2022

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Chairs

Stijn De Langhe
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Barry Stripp
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Supported By

Silver
Bronze
Media Partners
If you're interested in sponsoring this conference please contact us.

2nd Epithelial Mesenchymal Interactions in Lung Development and Fibrosis Conference

#FusionLung22


14 Feb 2022 - 17 Feb 2022

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Chairs

Stijn De Langhe
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Barry Stripp
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

LinkedIn forum

Bringing together the global community of researchers and scientists interested in the study of Lung Development. Relevant specialties are wide-ranging, reflecting the importance of Lung Research in many aspects of health and disease, including; Lung development, Lung cancer, Stem cell research, Fibrosis and Pulmonary fibrosis research.

The group is open to all and is intended as a networking forum for past, present and future participants of Fusion Conferences as well as those interested in the related topics. To join, please follow the link below.

Join our group

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2nd Epithelial Mesenchymal Interactions in Lung Development and Fibrosis Conference

#FusionLung22


14 Feb 2022 - 17 Feb 2022

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Chairs

Stijn De Langhe
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Barry Stripp
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Venue

Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

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Address
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio Km 2.5, Puerto Vallarta 48300, Mexico
Nearest Airport
Licenciado Gustavo Di­az Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

The Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive is in the beautiful Bahía de Banderas on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. With a mix of contemporary Mexican architecture and the more traditional Mexican styles of Jalisco, the buildings blend perfectly with the surrounding landscape of the Western Sierra Madre Mountains.

Located just 13km from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport and within easy reach of the town of Puerto Vallarta with its array of boutique shops and set alongside one of the most beautiful beaches in the area, this provides the perfect setting for a conference.

Throughout your stay delegates will enjoy a full meal plan, inclusive of beverages. Take your pick from the wonderful selection of restaurants such as Chulavista, a contemporary  buffet restaurant overlooking the beach offering Mexican and International cuisine, Rosato, offering mediterranean cuisine with an Italian twist, El Mexicano, serving traditional Mexican fare, Tiatang, adults-only restaurant serving Asian cuisine nightly for dinner and L'Isola, a sophisticated restaurant serving lobster and fine meat cuts in a poolside setting - there is a surchage for dining at this venue. There are also several other dining opportunities such as the Cevichería, Fajita House and Grill as well as the Terrace and Pool Bars. The Café / Deli Express is also open daily for coffee, teas, cakes and pastries.

The themed Gala Night takes place on the third evening of the conference with a mouth-watering feast of local cuisine, an open bar and amazing local entertainment.  We welcome all delegates and their accompanying persons to the Gala Night – a truly fun filled night not to be missed!

Hotel facilities include;

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms and throughout hotel and conference areas
  • Lagoon Pool
  • Spa
  • Fitness Center
  • 8 Restaurants
  • Kids Club
  • Private Beach

Location

Originally a bustling mining town known as the ‘Las Peñas’ in the 19th century, Puerto Vallarta is framed by the stunning mountains of the Sierra Madre Occidental of Jalisco and the immense Mexican Pacific. This fascinating destination with red roofs, golden sunsets, cobbled streets and beautiful beaches possesses everything that makes for an incredible place to visit.

Puerto Vallarta’s art offering is amazing, from crafts found in the flea market to the fleeting creations made by artists with the sand on the beach. Its art galleries, boardwalk, calm Banderas Bay waters - loved by scuba diving enthusiasts and bustling nightlife bare some of the contrasts that Vallarta holds.

There are many activities you can enjoy during your free time such as visiting the El Salado estuary, going on horseback up the Quimixto waterfall or taking a tour of Banderas Bay. You may also like to explore the Jardín Botánico de Vallarta where you will find orchids, bromeliads, agaves, wild palms and fern grottos along the paths of this gorgeous nature park.

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2nd Epithelial Mesenchymal Interactions in Lung Development and Fibrosis Conference

#FusionLung22


14 Feb 2022 - 17 Feb 2022

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Chairs

Stijn De Langhe
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Barry Stripp
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Transportation

Puerto Vallarta International Airport is located just 3.9 km, a short 10-15 minute journey from the Fiesta Americana All-Inclusive resort Puerto Vallarta.

Taxis

Various taxi services are available once you exit the terminal at the designated Taxi rank. Please be aware that, after you have passed through customs, you will walk through the ‘Timeshare’ corridor and may be invited to stop or be offered assistance. Please ignore and continue until you are outside the terminal where you will be able to locate the Taxi rank, or better still, we would recommend you pre-book your airport transfer.

Further information on local taxi services will be available soon.

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2nd Epithelial Mesenchymal Interactions in Lung Development and Fibrosis Conference

#FusionLung22


14 Feb 2022 - 17 Feb 2022

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Chairs

Stijn De Langhe
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Barry Stripp
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Local Activities

Several activities are available within the resort. The schedule changes weekly but typically may include:

Daily fitness activities: gym classes, yoga, dance, aquagym, eco walk etc
Cookery Workshops: sushi, paella, ceviche, guacamole and tequila tasting
Classes: spanish, crafts
Friendly competitions: beach volleyball, beach soccer, ping pong, bocce ball etc.

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2nd Epithelial Mesenchymal Interactions in Lung Development and Fibrosis Conference

#FusionLung22


14 Feb 2022 - 17 Feb 2022

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Chairs

Stijn De Langhe
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Barry Stripp
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Group Activities

Details will be available soon.

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If you're interested in sponsoring this conference please contact us.

2nd Epithelial Mesenchymal Interactions in Lung Development and Fibrosis Conference

#FusionLung22


14 Feb 2022 - 17 Feb 2022

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Chairs

Stijn De Langhe
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Barry Stripp
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Childcare

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If you're interested in sponsoring this conference please contact us.

2nd Epithelial Mesenchymal Interactions in Lung Development and Fibrosis Conference

#FusionLung22


14 Feb 2022 - 17 Feb 2022

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Chairs

Stijn De Langhe
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Barry Stripp
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Oral Presenters

We have several oral opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for a talk, please register for the conference and upload your abstract when prompted to do so. You will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account and you will also receive an email if you are successful or unsuccessful.

Please use the abstract template provided (see below) and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length.

If you are accepted for a talk, we recommend you check our website regularly as the conference approaches. Regular programme updates will be released under the ‘Programme’ tab on the conference website.

Your Presentation

On the day of your presentation please make yourself known to our AV technician who will be present in the conference room. We advise running through your presentation at least 30minutes prior to your session commencing to ensure your slides and any videos or animations appear as expected. We prefer our speakers to run their presentation from the master PC or Mac, however, if you prefer to use your own laptop then please notify us prior to the session. A HDMI or VGA cable is usually available on the podium.

Our AV technician will apply your microphone and provide a combined slide advancer and laser pointer.

We ask all speakers to adhere to their time slots and respect their fellow presenters. A visual traffic light aide will be available to warn presenters as their time decreases.

Please make sure your presentation adheres to the following guidelines.

Aspect Ratio: On Screen Show (16:9)
File Type: Please save your presentation in PPT, PPTS or Keynote format.

Download Abstract Template

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2nd Epithelial Mesenchymal Interactions in Lung Development and Fibrosis Conference

#FusionLung22


14 Feb 2022 - 17 Feb 2022

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Chairs

Stijn De Langhe
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Barry Stripp
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Posters

We have several poster opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for a poster presentation, please register for the conference and upload your abstract when prompted to do so. You will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account and you will also receive an email if you are successful or unsuccessful.

Please use the abstract template provided (see below) and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length.

Our poster boards can accommodate a maximum poster size of A0 (1189H x 841W mm), portrait in orientation. Posters exceeding this size may not fit on the poster boards provided and therefore we may be unable to display your poster, so please kindly keep to these measurements.

Displaying & Presenting Your Poster

Please bring your poster to registration and hand this to a member of the Fusion team. They will advise of your poster number and display your poster for you. 

Your poster will remain on display for the duration of the conference, allowing presenters to take advantage of the refreshment breaks and free time for valuable networking opportunities, in addition to the official poster session.

Please check the programme and note the date and time of the poster session(s). Your poster will be judged during the poster session and prizes will be awarded at the Gala Dinner.

Posters will be taken down by the Fusion team and will be ready for collection at the Fusion desk on the final day of the conference.

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2nd Epithelial Mesenchymal Interactions in Lung Development and Fibrosis Conference

#FusionLung22


14 Feb 2022 - 17 Feb 2022

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Chairs

Stijn De Langhe
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Barry Stripp
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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