Chair: Dr. Liwu Li

Chronic inflammatory memory underlies the pathogenesis of devastating diseases in vital organs such as heart and lung. This session will present a timely discussion regarding novel conceptual breakthroughs related to the fundamental principles of dynamic inflammatory signaling networks, as well as significant translational advances with precision molecular and cellular targeting in the treatment of inflammatory diseases.

Systems approach in dampening lung inflammation
Dr. Joe ‘Skip’ Garcia, University of Florida Health Sciences, USA

Systems analyses at single cell level for cardiovascular inflammation
Dr. Ying Shen, Baylor College of Medicine, USA

The yin and yang of mTOR and lysosomal nutrient sensing in macrophages and atherosclerosis
Dr. Babak Razani, University of Pittsburgh, USA

Rejuvenation of innate homeostasis in the treatment of disease
Dr. Liwu Li, Virginia Tech, USA