Global Vaccines Innovation and Immunology Conference

Friday, March 27, 2026

🧬 ASIA Syndrome & Vaccine Insights

🎤 Keynote Speaker: Yehuda Shoenfeld

🔬 Presentation Title: Classical examples of the concept of the ASIA Syndrome; CPI, SBI and vaccines

At the Global Vaccines Innovation and Immunology Conference 2026, Yehuda Shoenfeld presents a keynote exploring critical insights into autoimmune responses and their relationship with vaccines and immune triggers.

🧪 Research Overview

This keynote focuses on the concept of ASIA Syndrome (Autoimmune/Inflammatory Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants) and its relevance in understanding immune responses triggered by vaccines, chronic infections, and other stimuli such as checkpoint inhibitors (CPI) and silicone breast implants (SBI).

The session highlights how immune system dysregulation can lead to autoimmune manifestations and explores mechanisms behind these responses.

🔍 Key Scientific Insights

• Understanding ASIA Syndrome and immune system activation
• Role of adjuvants in triggering autoimmune responses
• Links between CPI, SBI, and immune-mediated conditions
• Mechanisms of immune dysregulation in vaccinology
• Clinical implications for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases

🌱 Significance of the Study

This research provides valuable insights into the balance between immune protection and immune overactivation, contributing to safer vaccine development and improved understanding of autoimmune conditions.

It also supports the advancement of personalized immunology approaches for better risk assessment and patient care.

👨‍🏫 About the Speaker

Prof. Yehuda Shoenfeld is a world-renowned expert in autoimmunity and rheumatology.

He is:
• Founder and Head of the Zabludowicz Center for Autoimmune Diseases, Sheba Medical Center
• Affiliated with Tel-Aviv University, Israel
• Author of over 1750 scientific publications in leading journals including The Lancet, Nature, and New England Journal of Medicine

He is also the founder and editor of major journals such as Autoimmunity Reviews and has received numerous international awards, including the EULAR Prize and ACR Master Award.