Trained immunity: understanding and investigating its role in preventive animal health strategies
Oral communication in Seminarios VISAVET 2026
January 22nd, 2026
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Trained immunity is an immunological concept that has gained considerable attention for its potential to improve preventive approaches against a wide range of diseases. It refers to the ability of the innate immune system to “learn” from an initial stimulus and respond more effectively when facing a second one, related or not.
In this seminar, we will go through the biological basis of trained immunity, the types of immunomodulatory substances that can trigger it, and both the beneficial effects and the risks associated with its use. We will also discuss experimental studies in animal and cellular models involving pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2, Streptococcus suis, and Salmonella, highlighting how this field may contribute to the development of future preventive strategies in both human and animal health. Results showed are part from the following projects PID2020-112966RB -I00 financed by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 (TAIV-suis) and ANTICIPA-UCM REACT-UE-Comunidad project
 | Servicio de Identificación y Caracterización Microbiana (ICM). Centro de Vigilancia Sanitaria Veterinaria (VISAVET). Universidad Complutense (UCM). |
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