Chicago, Illinois
22-25 November 2013
About Us
The Autumn Immunology Conference depends on a group of dedicated individuals who contribute their time and effort to make the annual Autumn Immunology Conference a success.
We are a nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are governed by an Executive Council whose members come from both academia and industry.
/- AIC2013 About us page
- updated 7 May 2013
AIC2013 Executive Council Members
| General inquiries | Gretchen Pinkerton |
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| Conference chair | Dr. Maria-Luisa Alegre, University of Chicago Heads this year's meeting, sets agenda, leads Council meetings, contacts speakers and coordinates symposia. |
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| Secretary | Dr. Thomas Mitchell, University of Louisville Last year's Workshop chair; next year's Conference chair. The secretary keeps council meeting notes, assists with program booklet; nominates new council members. |
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| Workshop coordinator | Dr. Sandra Burnett, Brigham Young University Calls for abstracts, coordinates workshops and workshop chairs, responsible for the annual Program booklet. |
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| Liaison to Sponsors | Dr. Steve Varga, University of Iowa AIC contacts with sponsors, coordinates the special needs of sponsors whose support is crucial for the continued success of the meeting. |
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| Liaison to academia | Dr. Fotini Gounari, University of Chicago Academic departments and individuals work together with the Liaison to Academia to provide vital support to our annual meeting. |
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| Liaison to exhibitors | Dr. T Kent Teague, University of Oklahoma AIC contact with exhibitors, coordinates the special needs of exhibitors whose sponsorship is important to the meeting. |
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| Liaison to exhibitors | Dr. Subba Bondada, University of Kentucky AIC contact with exhibitors, coordinates the special needs of exhibitors whose sponsorship is important to the meeting. |
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| Treasurer | Dave Bruns, CPA, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP Responsible for receipt of donations and registration fees, oversees meeting registration, pays meeting-associated expenses. |
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| Conference cohosts | Dr. John Hackett, Abbott Laboratories Dr. Carl Waltenbaugh, Northwestern University Dr. Michael Zimmer, Purdue University, Calumet Responsible for the arranging meeting rooms, receptions, audiovisual, coffee breaks, etc. A job so big it requires three people. |
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| Diversity | Dr. Rafael Fernandez-Botran, University of Louisville Coordinates Diversity outreach functions for the Autumn Immunology Conference. |
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| Undergraduate program | Dr. Heather Bruns, Ball State University Coordinates the participation of undergraduate students in the Autumn Immunology Conference. |
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| Chief executive officer | Dr. Jerry Woodward, University of Kentucky Prepares financial instruments for the Autumn Immunology Conference. |
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| Awards coordinator | Dr. Virginia Shapiro, Mayo Clinic Performs the administrative tasks to help determine awards. |
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| Advisor | Dr. David Lubaroff, University of Iowa By virtue of his/her longtime association with the Autumn Immunology Conference, provides advice to the Council. |
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| Councilor | Dr. Michael Farrar, University of Minnesota Chaired the previous year's meeting and serves as a resource for fellow Council members. |
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| Webmonger | Dr. Carl Waltenbaugh, Northwestern University Responsible for all things url for the Autumn Immunology Conference. |
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