CRISTO 2026: a new scientific meeting dedicated to translational immunology
CRISTO 2026
On April 10, 2026, the first edition of CRISTO (Clinical Research Interfaces with Translational Objectives) will take place at the Palais du Pharo in Marseille.
Led by:
- the Clinical Investigation Centre (CIC U1409)
and jointly organized by:
- l’Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Marseille (AP-HM),
- Marseille Immunology Biocluster,
- Aix-Marseille Université,
- and Inserm
CRISTO aims to become a key meeting point for the scientific and medical community engaged in translational immunology.
This inaugural symposium, developed within the framework of the Autoimmunity Interdisciplinary Research (AIRE) initiative, will bring together clinicians, researchers and innovation stakeholders working at the interface between fundamental research, clinical investigation and therapeutic development.
Through this first edition, the partners aim to structure a recurring scientific meeting in Marseille dedicated to translational immunology and clinical research, reinforcing Marseille’s visibility as a leading hub for immunology research and biomedical innovation.
Registration is free but mandatory.
The number of seats is limited.
CRISTO 2026, program
8h15– 8h45
Welcome reception
8h45 – 9h00
Introduction
AMU / APHM / INSERM / ARS
9h00 – 9h30
C2iT & CIC
C2iT: Early phase clinical trials platform
endorsed by MIB
Pr Pascale Tomasini (Marseille) / Pr Noémie Jourde-Chiche (Marseille) / Pr Anthony Gonçalves (Marseille)
The Clinical Investigation Center U1409 : horizon and perspectives
Pr Thomas Cuny (Marseille)
9h30 – 10h30
Insights in Autoimmunity and Inflammation
Chairs
Dr Pierre-André Jarrot (Marseille) / Pr Jean-Louis Mege (Marseille) / Pr Thomas Cuny (Marseille)
9h30 – 10h00
Autoimmunity: what are the roots of evil?
Dr Nathalie Lambert (Marseille)
10h00 – 10h30
An overview of therapeutic perspectives in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Dr Lucas Guillo (Marseille)
10h30 – 11h00
Coffee Break
11h00 – 11h30
what is new in Lupus Nephritis?
Pr Noémie Jourde-Chiche (Marseille)
11h30 – 12h00
Car T cells in AID; the final countdown?
Dr Marc Scherlinger (Strasbourg)
12h00 – 12h30
Multiple sclerosis: innovations in diagnosis and treatments
Pr Jean Pelletier (Marseille)
12h30 – 14h00
Lunch break
14h00 – 15h30
Round table
Future directions in innovative therapies
Moderator:
Pr Daniel Olive (Marseille)
Pr Noémie Jourde-Chiche (Marseille) / Dr Marc Scherlinger (Strasbourg) / Pr Florence Sabatier (Marseille) / Dr Geoffroy Venton (Marseille) / Pr Nicolas Schleinitz (Marseille) / Dr Pierre Milpied (Marseille) / Pr Christian Chabannon (Marseille)
15h30 – 18h00
Clinical Research sessions
Chairs:
Dr Laurie Pahus (Marseille) / Dr Pierre Milpied (Marseille) / Pr Thao Pham (Marseille)
15h30 – 16h00
Clinical trials and perspectives in autoimmune dermatological diseases
Dr Florent Amatore (Marseille)
16h00 – 16h30
coffee break
16h30 – 17h00
new pharmacological agents for autoimmune arthritis
Pr Claire Immediato Daien (Montpellier)
17h00 – 17h30
New innovative horizons in Sjögren syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus
Pr Divi Cornec (Brest)
17h30 – 17h45
General discussion
17h45 – 18h00
Conclusion
Pr Thomas Cuny (Marseille) / Pr Noémie Jourde-Chiche (Marseille)
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