April 27 - May 1, 2025
ThymUS 2025
Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort
3610 Rice Street
Lihue, Kaua'i Hawaii
ABOUT THYMUS
ThymUS is part of The Global Thymus Network (GTN) of meetings.
Co-founded in 2001 by Howard Petrie and Janko Nikolich-Zugich, the meeting is held every four years and brings together international researchers working on thymus and T-cell biology at a location in North America.
Like the other meetings in the GTN, ThymUS is organized to showcase the work of both principal investigators as well as trainees in various fields related to the thymus and T-cell function/development through succinct talks and poster presentations. Additionally, a friendly and collegial atmosphere is maintained at ThymUS through the organization of the meeting at a single venue and through various scientific and non-scientific activities.
You can read more about the Global Thymus Network, its history and its mission, in the following editorial1.
1Takahama Y, Saito T, Kawamoto H, Itoi M, Boyd RL, Chidgey A, Zamoyska R, Holländer GA, Anderson G, Taylor N, Petrie HT, Nikolich-Zugich J. The Global Thymus Network: past, present and future. Trends Immunol. 2009 May;30(5):191-2. doi: 10.1016/j.it.2009.03.005.
Conference includes keynote speaker, themed talks, poster sessions, trainee workshop and activities
Conference Highlights
The ThymUS 2025 meeting is conveniently held before the AAI 2025 meeting (May 3-7) in Honoulu, HI allowing you to get the most of your trip to the Hawaiian Islands. Meet colleagues to enjoy exciting new research in Thymus in Kauai and hop over to Oahu for further scientific research at AAI!
Keynote Speaker & Welcome Reception
Themed Talks and Poster Sessions
Optional Luau and Activities
Award Presentations & Banquet Dinner
Thank you for the generous support of our sponsors:
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Ellen Rothenberg
California Institute of Technology
Dr. Alfred Singer
National Cancer Institute - NIH
Center for Cancer Research
Organizing Committee
Jarrod A. Dudakov, PhD
Fred Hutch Cancer Center
Nancy Manley, PhD
Arizona State University
David L. Wiest, PhD
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Marcel van den Brink, MD, PhD
City of Hope Los Angeles &
National Cancer Center
J.C. Zuniga-Pflucker, PhD
University of Toronto
The Venue
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort
3610 Rice St, Lihue, HI
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue is surrounded by flourishing and rich landscapes on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai. This beachfront resort is located just 2 miles from Lihue Airport and offers shuttle service to and from the airport. Stay mere moments from stunning stretches of golden sand and an array of thrilling outdoor adventures. Enjoy lavish amenities such as four on-site restaurants, beachside spa treatments, the largest one-level pool in Hawaii and a fitness center.