Keystone Symposia Aging Immune Function and Organ Health 2026

• Target Audience: immunologists, geriatricians
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Overview

The emerging role of the immune system in aging and its impact on organ health, longevity, and rejuvenation is the focus of this Keystone Symposia conference. The program showcases recent discoveries linking immune function and inflammation to aging and age-related diseases of different organ systems, as well as new therapeutic possibilities that arise from these insights.

This unique meeting will integrate cutting-edge research in immunology and organ biology to examine how immune signaling influences organ preservation and inter-organ communication, which are critical for longevity. The meeting will be held jointly with the Keystone Symposia on Innate Immunity: Diversity in Host Defense and Disease, to foster cross-disciplinary insights and collaborations between immunologists and aging experts to advance therapeutic strategies for healthy aging.

Workshops, career roundtables, and targeted sessions will enhance communication and connections across academia and industry.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the cellular and molecular mechanisms driving immune system aging (immunosenescence) and exhaustion.

Evaluate the role of chronic, low-grade inflammation (inflammaging) in age-related organ dysfunction and tissue decline.

Identify the complex interactions between the aging immune system and specific age-related conditions, such as neurodegenerative or cardiovascular diseases.

Assess emerging therapeutic strategies, including senolytics and immunomodulators, aimed at rejuvenating immune function.

Translate basic science discoveries in aging immunology into potential clinical interventions for improving healthspan.

Target Audience

Best for immunologists, geriatricians, and researchers who want updates on immunosenescence, inflammaging, and therapies for organ health.

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