1 Table of Contents Chairman Welcome message Dr. Farhad Abolnezhadian ............................................................................................................................3 President of ISIA Welcome Message Dr. Mohammad Vodjgani ............................................................................................................................ 4 Head of Scientific Committee Welcome Message Dr. Ali Khodadadi ....................................................................................................................................... 5 Head of Executive Committee Welcome Message Dr. Gholamreza Sarizadeh .......................................................................................................................... 6 Congress Board ......................................................................................................................................... 7 Strategic Committee of ICIA 2021 ............................................................................................................. 8 Scientific Committee of ICIA2021 (International) .................................................................................... 9 Scientific Committee of ICIA2021 (National) ............................................................................................ 9 Scientific Committee of ICIA2021 Workshops ........................................................................................ 12 Executive Committee of ICIA2021 .......................................................................................................... 12 Students participate in the Executive Committee of ICIA2021 ................................................................ 13 Invited Speakers ...................................................................................................................................... 14 Main Speakers ......................................................................................................................................... 15 Summary of Events at a Glance ............................................................................................................. 16 Panels Poster ............................................................................................................................................ 38 Congress Abstracts Allergy and Immunotherapy of Allergic diseases ..................................................................................... 59 Basic Immunology .................................................................................................................................. 100 Cancer Immunology ................................................................................................................................ 150 Cancer Imounotheraphy .......................................................................................................................... 237 COVID-19 Immunology & Immunopathology ....................................................................................... 329 Immunodeficency .................................................................................................................................... 369 Immunogenetics & Bioinformatics ......................................................................................................... 386 Immunohematology & Transplant .......................................................................................................... 403 Immunology of Exercise, Aging and Nutrition ...................................................................................... 420 Immunology of Infectious Diseases ........................................................................................................ 445 Immunomedulation & Immunoregulation .............................................................................................. 486 Immunopharmacology & Medicinal Plants ............................................................................................ 505 Oral and Mucosal Immunity .................................................................................................................... 523 Psychoneuroimmunology and Immunoendocrinology ........................................................................... 537 Reproductive Immunology ...................................................................................................................... 546 Research & Development ........................................................................................................................ 578 Stem Cell & Immun Cell Therapy ........................................................................................................... 618 Tolerance & Autoimmunity ..................................................................................................................... 653 Treatment of COVID-19 ......................................................................................................................... 702 Vaccine & COVID-19 Vaccine ................................................................................................................ 745 Virtual Workshops ................................................................................................................................ 763 Workshops Posters ................................................................................................................................ 767 Appendix 1: Executive Committee ....................................................................................................... 789 2 Chairman Welcome message In the Name of GOD Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences is one of the oldest univer- sities in the world, which has been established in 1956. Initially, two faculties of agriculture and medicine were built, and gradually this university expanded to its present form. Ahvaz Jundishapur University has always tried to contribute to the development of medical knowledge and the forward scientific movements in the country. We are proud to host prominent scientists and intellectuals at home and abroad at the 15th International Congress of Immunology and Allergy, 2021. Undoubtedly, the gathering of educated researchers with young students and researchers will be a good opportunity to exchange updated knowledge and scientific-research experiences. Fourteen sessions of this congress are a valuable scientific heritage that has a significant quota in the development of immunology in the world. This year, the congress has been defined in 20 panels, with different themes. However, two new panels entitled “Immuno-pathogenesis and diagnosis of Covid-19” and “Covid-19 treatment”, are included in the list of panels, highlighting the impor- tance of the position of immunology in overcoming the challenges posed by the recent epidemic. Finally, I would like to thank my colleagues in the scientific and executive team, especially Dr. Ali Khodadadi (Head of Scientific Committee) who have worked tirelessly to hold the Congress as well as possible. Dr. Farhad Abolnezhadian Chairman of the 15th International Congress of Immunology and Allergy, 2021 3 President of ISIA Welcome Message As president of the “Iranian Society for Immunology and Allergy” (ISIA), it is my pleasure to extend this invitation to you to join us in Ahvaz in January 2021 at the “15th international Congress of Immunology and Allergy” (ICIA2021). Be- ing held every two years and regularly attracting over 1400 delegates, ICIA2021 will begin to work on 27th January. ISIA together with ICIA’s patrons will work to create a memorable scientific event for participants. The opportunity of ex- ploring the most recent and innovative advances in the field of immunology and allergy from bench to bedside will motivate all attending’s with different interests in almost all the fields of modern immunology. Offering a fine balance between basic and applied/translational researchers, we ensure you will totally be satisfied with this scientific session. Like all previous ICIAs, ISIA will follow its missions of fostering young and not so young researchers as scientists. I do hope that you will be able to join us at ICIA2021 in Ahvaz and I look forward to seeing you there. Sincerely, Mohammad Vodjgani, Ph.D. President of the Iranian Society for Immunology and Allergy (ISIA) 4 Head of Scientific Committee Welcome Message Dear Colleagues and Friends It is with a great pleasure that we welcome you to join our Virtual “15th International Congress of Immunology and Allergy” (ICIA 2021) in Ahvaz, Iran, from 27 to 29, January. 2021. Holding such an invaluable academic and scientific meeting provides a good opportunity for sharing ideas and experiences with the most outstanding domestic and international scholars to motivate students and graduates of immunology and all other related fields on their scientific endeavor. Moreover, with the participation of several scientists and experts in clinical immunology and allergy covering different dimensions such as diagnosis, prevention, and treatment in the field of immunology. Along with contributions from scholars in the innate and adaptive immunity, diseases, and dysregulation of the immune system, immune disorders including allergy/asthma as well as autoimmunity and clinical sciences will help sharing information and strengthen the relationship between basic and clinical sciences, and immune interventions with an emphasis on immunology-based therapy and