📢 Global Research & Innovation Talks (GRIT) | Episode 11

📌 Topic: Role of Tissue-Resident Memory T Cells in Infections and Cancer

🗓️ March 25, 2026 | 3:00 PM (CET)

🧠 Speaker

Keynote Talk:

• Dr. Claudia Cicala , PhD – National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Laboratory of Immunoregulation, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD

Discussion:

• Prof. Stefano Pepe – Professor of Medical Oncology, University of Salerno

Round Table:

• Prof. Vincenzo Casolaro – Associate Professor of Immunology, University of Salerno

About the webinar:

The webinar will present research on gut TRMs, a specialized population of immune cells that play a key role in maintaining tissue homeostasis and providing long-lasting protection against pathogens.

TRMs are uniquely able to balance immune responses by targeting harmful microorganisms while tolerating commensal bacteria. Her work has identified crucial factors within the gut microenvironment that regulate TRM differentiation from naïve T cells, opening new avenues for therapeutic strategies. These findings have important implications for the development of mucosal vaccines and for treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Moreover, TRMs represent a promising tool in cancer immunology, as their presence within tissues allows rapid recognition and response against tumor cells, particularly in gastrointestinal cancers.

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🌍🔬 OncoUnisa is proud to host GRIT, a global series of webinars featuring world-renowned scientists and rising talents from leading academic institutions!

What is GRIT?

GRIT is an initiative aimed at promoting access to advanced knowledge and fostering international networking opportunities. This project seeks to disseminate cutting-edge scientific innovations and build a global research community through educational pathways on the most advanced methodologies. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experts affiliated with prestigious institutions such as MIT, Harvard, Cambridge, Stanford, and many more - gaining access to high-quality educational content. GRIT is open to university students and early-career researchers in the medical, biotechnological, engineering, and scientific fields, as well as faculty members, physicians, and healthcare professionals interested in novel research methodologies and innovation.

🚀 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the future of immunology and precision medicine! 💡✨

Special thanks to the Scientific Organizing Committee, including the SISM SCOPE SCORE Team 2025, Prof. Stefano Pepe, Prof. Sabbatino Francesco, Prof. Marco Cascella, Dr. Luigi Liguori, Dott.ssa Giovanna Polcaro,

Dr. Valentina Pagliara

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