Interlec has a long history of promoting ground-breaking science in mammalian, other animal and plant lectins while enjoying warm international relationships in distinctive locations. Growth in this area of biology is staggering and worthy of a vibrant meeting of the global research community.

With this years program we aim to further Interlec’s stimulating traditions and focus on human disease associations and potential immunotherapeutic applications of lectins in human and plant disease. Field leading invited speakers will illustrate relevant topics with related talks selected from submitted abstracts.

Infectious diseases associations between mannose-binding lectin (MBL), MBL-associated serine protease and ficolin deficiency states will feature prominently

The program will concentrate on;

Developments in structure/function relationships of lectins

Exploring lectin cross talk between the innate and adaptive immune systems

Lectin antimicrobial activity discovery

Disease associations with lectins (infection / vascular / cancer)

Website:
http://www.interlec24.com/

Contact:
info[at]interlec24.com

Organiser:
Associate Professor Damon Eisen
Victorian Infectious Diseases Unit
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Grattan St, Parkville, Victoria,