11-13 June 2024, University Hospital Lozano Blesa. C. de San Juan Bosco, 15, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain.
The Computational immuno-genomics Summer School took place in Zaragoza, Spain. In line with the IMMUNO-model COST Action goals, this training school focused on key techniques of computational biology to understand tumour and its microenvironment focusing on the immune system.
This summer school combined theoretical and practical sessions to fully understand gold standard and emerging techniques in the field of immunomics. Among the topics covered, students learnt to analyse data from cutting-edge technologies, such as single cell mass cytometry and spatial transcriptomics. Bulk RNA-Seq data were also used to apply deconvolution techniques to identify immune populations in tumour samples. Regarding genomics, different tools were used to identify neo-antigens from cancer mutations. Lecturers also explained how to study interactions between cancer and immune cells, using mathematical models or tools to decipher the crosstalk between cells. Of note, some of the sessions were specifically dedicated to pre-clinical models, which is the focus of this COST Action.
Number of participants: 22, targeted audience PhD students given priority.
Trainers
Sandra García Mulero: s.garciam@idibell.cat
Roberto Fornelino: robertofg463@gmail.com
Peter Rashkov: p.rashkov@math.bas.bg
Maurizio Callari: maurizio.callari@fondazionemichelangelo.org
Rebeca Sanz Pamplona: rsanz@iisaragon.es
The training school was very successful.
Sample feedback from participants:
“Thank you so much for making this memorable, informative, and friendly summer school!!”
“Thank you all for all the effort for this great summer school.”
