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

Photo credit: HTA/AJ Feducia

Themed Talks and Poster Sessions

Photo credit: HTA/Vincent Lim

Optional Luau and Activities

Photo credit: HTA/Tor Johnson

Award Presentations & Banquet Dinner

Photo credit: HTA/Tor Johnson

 

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.