Autoimmune responses in conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS) are influenced by the extracellular matrix (ECM), with components like hyaluronan and heparan sulfate playing key roles in regulating neuroinflammation. The complexity of the ECM and its impact on immune cell function present both challenges and opportunities for therapeutic development. In this webinar, Hedwich Kuipers will discuss how ECM components modulate autoimmune responses in MS through in vitro and in vivo studies, highlighting potential strategies for targeting the ECM as a therapeutic approach for MS and other autoimmune disorders.
Topics to be covered
- Mechanisms by which the tissue microenvironment regulates autoimmune responses
- In vitro and in vivo approaches to studying immunoregulatory actions of ECM components
- Strategies to target the ECM as a therapeutic for autoimmunity
Thursday, March 27th, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time
This webinar will be available to view live and on demand.
Speaker
Hedwich Kuipers, PhD
Assistant Professor
University of Calgary
