May 24 – 27, 2027
Venue
The summer school will take place at the Ringhotel Schorfheide, Hubertusstock 2, 16247 Joachimsthal. One hour north of Berlin Central Station.
This dedicated conference center offers an ideal setting for both scientific exchange and informal interaction.
About the School
Future Rheumatology 2027 aims to bring the latest developments in fundamental and clinical rheumatology and immunology research to doctoral students and early postdocs.
This three day program enables close interactions between trainees and senior faculty at the cutting edge of their field. Attendees will have the opportunity to present talks and posters, and discuss ideas with world leaders, all in the comfort of the German wilderness, and just a short journey from Berlin.
Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology (KIR), University of Oxford, UK, and the German Rheumatology Research Center (DRFZ) share a strong commitment to excellence in rheumatology research and are uniquely positioned to host this summer school. Together with selected external speakers, we bring complementary expertise and aim to cultivate a dynamic environment in which doctoral researchers, postdocs, and faculty can connect, learn from one another, and develop new ideas.
A central aim of the summer school is to foster meaningful exchange between trainees and established researchers. In addition to the scientific programme, participants and faculty will spend time together during meals, social activities, and throughout the venue grounds, creating space for informal discussion, networking, and collaboration.
Faculty
Petter Brodin (Karolinska Institutet, SE)
Chris Buckley (KIR, UK)
Menna R. Clatworthy (University of Cambridge, UK)
Adrien Hallou (KIR, UK)
Thomas Korn (Technical University Munich, DE)
Gerhard Krönke (DRFZ / Charité, DE)
Eicke Latz (DRFZ / Charité, DE)
Mir-Farzin Mashreghi (DRFZ, DE)
Diane Mathis (Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, US)
Virginia Pascual (Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, US)
Fiona Powrie (KIR, UK)
Fränze Progatzky (KIR, UK)
Antigoni Triantafyllopoulou (DRFZ / Charité, DE)
Irina Udalova (KIR, UK)
The programme includes the following topics:
- Mechanisms underlying the development and maintenance of immune tolerance
- How immune and non-immune cell cross talk modulates inflammation
- The role of tissue architecture in determining immune cell function
- Genetic bases for the development of rheumatic diseases
- Developments in personalised diagnostic and therapy approaches
- Advances in cell and antibody therapies
Target audience
The Future Rheumatology Summer School is open to PhD students and early postdocs (up to 2 years post-PhD).
Up to 44 early-career researchers will be selected to participate. You can apply by submitting a short abstract of your research and a CV outlining your academic background.
Registration fee
The registration fee is 400 euros and covers accommodation, meals and participation in the 2027 Summer School programme. We will take care of the room bookings and provide a transfer bus from Berlin Central Station. All rooms are double rooms.
You want to join the Future Rheumatology Summer School 2027?
