Café des Sciences: Mapping the Disease - Advances in Precision Medicine and Immunotherapy

​Join us for the next edition of the "Café des Sciences", a series of scientific conferences organized by the Office for Science and Technology at the Consulate general of France in San Francisco. This morning session will explore the frontiers of Precision Medicine and Immunotherapy, two rapidly advancing fields that are revolutionizing how we understand, diagnose, and treat complex diseases.

​Our panel of experts will discuss the latest breakthroughs, from studying HIV reservoirs and the perspectives of CAR-T cell therapy for autoimmune diseases, to the importance of genetic testing in cancer and next-generation oncolytic virus approaches.

​Agenda & Speakers:

• ​8:30 AM: Doors Open, Breakfast & Networking

• ​9:00 AM: Welcome Remarks

• ​9:10 AM: Short presentations and panel discussion moderated by Lisiena Hysenaj, Ph.D, Translation Immunology Lead at Parvus Therapeutics.

• ​Julie Frouard, Ph.D (Scientist at Gladstone Institutes): Quiet but Persistent: Understanding HIV’s Hidden Reservoir

• ​Camille Fouassier (Research Program Manager at UCSF): CAR-T at a Crossroads: From Cancer to Autoimmunity

• ​Lou Romanens, Ph.D (Research Program Manager at UCSF): Precision Medicine, Imprecise Access: Disparities in Hereditary Cancer Testing

• ​Aldo Pourchet, Ph.D (Founder and CEO of Omios Biologics): Oncolytic Viruses (OVs): History, Limitations, and Omios' Next-Generation Approach

• ​10:10 AM: Q&A Session and Networking

• ​11:00 AM: Event Concludes

​This event is a unique opportunity to engage with leading scientists, learn about cutting-edge research, and network with peers in the scientific community. Space is limited, so please RSVP early to secure your spot.