2016 American Transplant Congress Highlights

So many great highlights to report from the 2016 American Transplant Congress in Boston, including Dave's Plenary Session talk which highlighted the cumulative work of many people in the lab, especially Cindy Breeden and Walter Wakwe. Dr. Adams had several talks and chaired a session as well. Dr. Steven Kim presented his work on novel costimulation blockade reagents as well. The meeting key-note was delivered by our own Dr. Chris Larsen who discussed the people, science, and processes that have led to landmark long-term survival with belatacept treated patients. The talk captured the translational spirit of our work, and our goal which is to improve lives through transplantation. The best part of the meeting by all accounts was the camaraderie, the fun, the sharing of ideas, and meeting friends, old and new who are enthusiastic about saving lives through fundamental immunologic investigation.