International Cell Culture Under Flow Meeting 2024
July 24–25, 2024 | Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
This meeting took place in the past, the registration is closed.
| Date: | July 24–25, 2024 | |
| Location: |  Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA | |
| Organizers: | Luisa Arispe, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA Roman Zantl, ibidi, Munich, Germany | |
| Contact: | E-mail: flowmeeting2024@ibidi.com Phone USA: (844) 276-6363 Phone International: +49 89 520 46 17-0 |
Focus of the Meeting
The second international “Cell Culture Under Flow” meeting brought together scientists from a variety of fields (e.g., vascular research, immunology, barrier function), who cultivate cells under shear stress.
Participants had the chance to present their most recent work. In addition, both young and experienced scientists had the opportunity to network and discuss future objectives of this field of research. Abstracts were selected for oral presentation and posters.
Speakers
- Hanjoong Jo (Georgia Tech and Emory University, USA)
- Jan Kitajewski (University of Illinois, USA)
- Julia Mack (University of California Los Angeles, USA)
- Matthew Kutys (University of California San Francisco, USA)
- Paul Evans (Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom)
- Simone Bergmann (Technical University Braunschweig, Germany)
- Tatiana Petrova (University of Lausanne, Switzerland)
- Yun Fang (University of Chicago, USA)
Impressions of the Meeting
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Program
July 24
Registration and Reception | |||
| 8:30 am | Registration | ||
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9:30–10:15 am | Chair: Roman Zantl (ibidi GmbH, GER) | ||
| 9:30 am | 10 min | Welcome: Luisa Iruela-Arispe (Northwestern University, USA) / Roman Zantl (ibidi GmbH, GER) | |
| 9:40 am | 30 + 5 min | Keynote: Flow-Induced Endothelial Polarity Luisa Iruela-Arispe (Northwestern University, USA) | |
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10:15–11:05 am | Chair: Roman Zantl (ibidi GmbH, GER) | ||
| 10:15 am | 30 + 5 min | Keynote: Coordination of Vascular Morphogenesis at Endothelial Cell-Cell Interfaces | Matthew Kutys (University of California San Francisco, USA) |
| 10:50 am | 10 + 5 min | Oscillatory Shear Stress Modulates Lymphatic Progenitor Cells Maturation Into Lymphatic Vessels With Anti-Cancer Phenotypes | Nancy Lightsey (University of Notre Dame, USA) |
| 11:05 am | 35 min | Coffee break | |
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11:40 am–1:00 pm | Chair: Paul Evans (Queen Mary University of London, UK) | ||
| 11:40 am | 30 + 5 min | Keynote: Flow-Mediated Mechanisms of Endothelial Cell Resilience | Julia Mack (University of California Los Angeles, USA) |
| 12:15 pm | 10 + 5 min | Low Shear in Short-Term Impacts Endothelial Cell Traction and Alignment in Long-Term Under High Shear | Sangyoon Han (Michigan Technological University, USA) |
| 12:30 pm | 10 + 5 min | Mechanotransduction via Endothelial Adhesion Molecule CD31 Initiates Transmigration and Reveals a Role for VEGFR2 in Diapedesis | Bill Muller (Northwestern University, USA) |
| 12:45 pm | 10 + 5 min | CD36-Mediated Lipid Uptake Mediates Endothelial Stiffening Under Disturbed Flow and in Aortic Arch | Victor Aguilar (University of Illinois, USA) |
| 1:00 pm | 60 min | Lunch break | |
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2:00–3:20 pm | Chair: Tatiana Petrova (University of Lausanne, CH) | ||
| 2:00 pm | 30 + 5 min | Keynote: Understanding Endothelial Cell Responses to Flow Through Study of Notch Target Genes | Jan Kitajewski (University of Illinois, USA) |
| 2:35 pm | 10 + 5 min | Notch Signaling Regulates Unc5B to Suppress Endothelial Proliferation and Branching and to Support Junction Formation and Polarization in Response to Flow | L.A. Naiche (University of Illinois, USA) |
| 2:50 pm | 10 + 5 min | Flow-sensitive Endothelial K+ Channels are Master Regulators of Endothelial Mechanotransduction and Gene Expression | Sang Joon Ahn (University of Illinois, USA) |
| 3:05 pm | 10 + 5 min | Dissection of Endothelial Junctional Dynamics Following Angiogenic Stimulation Through Application of an Engineered Optogenetic Biotin Ligase | Nicholas Leschinsky (University of Illinois, USA) |
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3:25–4:00 pm | Industry Talk: Future Technologies and Applications for Cell Culture Under Flow | Nina Huber (ibidi GmbH, GER) | |
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4:00–8:00 pm | Poster Session With Snacks and Drinks | ||
July 25
Session 4: Atherosclerosis | |||
9:00–10:40 am | Chair: Julia Mack (University of California Los Angeles, USA) | ||
| 9:00 am | 30 + 5 min | Keynote: Endothelial Responses to Flow in Atherosclerosis | Paul Evans (Queen Mary University of London, UK) |
| 9:35 am | 30 + 5 min | Keynote: Flow-Sensitive HEG1 Regulates Endothelial Function and Protects Against Atherosclerosis | Hanjoong Jo (Georgia Tech and Emory University, USA) |
| 10:10 am | 10 + 5 min | MicroRNA Deregulation as the Mechanism of Cadmium-Induced Atherosclerosis | Abeer Mohamed (University of Illinois, USA) |
| 10:25 am | 10 + 5 min | Mechanosensitive Protein FHL2 Tunes Endothelial Flow Response | Shailaja Seetharaman (The University of Chicago, USA) |
| 10:40 am | 30 min | Coffee break | |
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11:10 am–1:05 pm | Chair: Yun Fang (The University of Chicago, USA) | ||
| 11:10 am | 30 + 5 min | Keynote: Mechanisms of Lymphatic Vessel Renewal and Repair | Tatiana Petrova (University of Lausanne, CH) |
| 11:45 am | 30 + 5 min | Keynote: Effect of Microfluidic on Endothelial Wound Regeneration During Streptococcal Infection | Simone Bergmann (Technical University Braunschweig, DE) |
| 12:20 pm | 10 + 5 min | Electro-Osmotic Flow Directs Cell Migration and Growth of Endothelial Sprouts | Mark Messerli (South Dakota State University, USA) |
| 12:35 pm | 10 + 5 min | Enhancing the Targeting Efficacy of Endothelial Colony Forming Cells for Renal Regeneration via Kidney-Targeted Liposomal Nanoparticles | Brenda Cruz-Gonzalez (University of Notre Dame, USA) |
| 12:50 pm | 10 + 5 min | Shear-Sensitive Notch Activation via Extracellular Vesicles to Treat Vascular Injuries | Prerak Gupta (University of Illinois, USA) |
| 1:05 pm | 55 min | Lunch break | |
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2:00–3:35 pm | Chair: Luisa Iruela-Arispe (Northwestern University, USA) | ||
| 2:00 pm | 30 + 5 min | Keynote: Vascular Mechanobiology and Mechano- therapeutics | Yun Fang (The University of Chicago, USA) |
| 2:35 pm | 10 + 5 min | Disturbed Flow Induces Reprogramming of Endothelial Cells to Immune-Like and Foam Cells Under Hypercholesterolemia During Atherogenesis | Christian Park (Emory University & Georgia Tech, USA) |
| 2:50 pm | 10 + 5 min | Mechano-Sensitive ER Protein TXNDC5 Promotes Neointimal Hyperplasia of Arterio-Venous Fistula Through Endothelial-Mesenchymal Transition and eNOS Suppression | Chih-Fan Yeh (National Taiwan University Hospital, TW) |
| 3:05 pm | 10 + 5 min | The Role of Endothelial Ackr1 in Breast Cancer Metastasis | S. Tanner Roach (University of Illinois, USA) |
| 3:20 pm | 10 + 5 min | Endothelial Caveolin-1 and CXCL10 Promote Transcellular Migration of Autoreactive T Cells Across the Blood-Brain Barrier | Ali A. Almousawi (University of Illinois, USA) |
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3:35–4:00 pm | Luisa Iruela-Arispe (Northwestern University, USA) / Roman Zantl (ibidi GmbH, GER) | ||
| 3:35 pm | 10 min | Young Scientist Award | |
| 3:45 pm | 10 min | Closing Remarks | |
How to Get There
Meeting location: Simpson Querrey Building, Main Atrium, Ground Floor, 303 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Public parking: Erie Ontario Self Park, 321 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611
Directions from parking: Exit the parking ramp on E Erie St and turn left (west). Walk to N Fairbanks Ct and turn right (north). In one block you will reach the Simpson Querrey Building, which is between E Huron St and E Superior St on N Fairbanks Ct. There are entrances to the building on both Huron (south entrance) and Erie (north entrance) and both entrances lead to the main atrium, where the conference will be held.
Additional parking: Northwestern Garage, 222 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
| Date: | July 24–25, 2024 | |
| Location: | Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA | |
| Organizers: | Luisa Arispe, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA Roman Zantl, ibidi, Munich, Germany | |
| Contact: | E-mail: flowmeeting2024@ibidi.com Phone USA: (844) 276-6363 Phone International: +49 89 520 46 17-0 |