Core-to-Core program

An international network for advanced research on human immunology





 

 


Led by the Immunology Frontier Research Center (IFReC) of Osaka University in Japan and through close collaboration with ImmunoSensation2 of University of Bonn in Germany, and University College London in the United Kingdom, “An international network for advanced research on human immunology” aims to elucidate the mechanisms of human immunity by employing state-of-the-art technologies such as single cell analysis and informatics. In this project, we will promote the complementary use of cutting-edge technologies and the sharing of research information through joint research among our institutions, and organize joint symposia and schools for fostering young researchers and strengthening our international network of researchers. Through these initiatives, we aim to strengthen our relationships with the leading overseas research institutions, thereby dramatically enhancing our research capabilities to elucidate the human immune system, which was not possible using conventional technologies. The promotion of human immunology is expected to contribute to society through the development of methods for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as cancer, infectious diseases such as COVID-19, and autoimmune diseases.
This project was selected for the Core-to-Core Program by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), and will be carried out from FY2021 to FY2025.

Cordinators

JAPAN  Kiyoshi Takeda IFReC, Osaka University
GERMANY  Gunther Hartmann ImmunoSensation, University of Bonn
UK  Claudia Mauri University College London

Research Exchange Activities


The 3rd International School on Advanced ImmunoligyUPCOMING
"The 3rd International School on Advanced Immunology" will be held at Awaji Yumebutai Interanational Conference Center on October 28-31, 2024.

2nd International School on Advanced Immunology
"The 1st International School on Advanced Immunology" was held at Seehotel Maria Laach on September 17-22, 2023.

Joint workshop with ImmunoSensation2 at the University of Bonn
A joint workshop was held at the University of Bonn in Germany to promote collaboration between IFReC at Osaka University and ImmunoSensation2 June 14-15, 2023.

The 12th International Symposium on Microbiology and Immunology
"International Symposium on Microbiology and Immunology" was held at Osaka International Convention Center (Grand Cube) on February 3, 2023.

The 1st International School on Advanced Immunology
"The 1st International School on Advanced Immunology" was held at Awaji Yumebutai Interanational Conference Center on November 7-11, 2022.

UCL-IFReC Joint Symposium
A joint symposium on Immunology between UCL and IFReC was held at UCL in UK on May 13, 2022.

ImmunoSensation2-IFReC Joint Wokshop
"The 2nd ImmunoSensation2-IFReC Joint Workshop" was held on December 16-17, 2021 online.