Annual Retreat 2019

Venue: Obergurgl, Austria

Topic: Get up to date about the projects

Report:

On Thursday, November 28th, the Transregio 237 came together to its second retreat. Held in the conference center of the University Innsbruck in Obergurgl, this year's retreat had three main goals. First, the presentation of new data and concepts by project leaders and students. Second, meeting with colleagues to build and strengthen cooperation within the Transregio. And third, discussing the strategic development of projects and the Transregio for the coming years.

Accordingly, the schedule mainly focused on presentations and discussions in the conference hall. A hiking tour through the snowy Alps, fantastic meals, and table tennis matches gave room for discussions in small groups.

Besides presenting and discussing the scientific developments in Nucleic Acid Immunity, our tight schedule allowed us to enjoy the Austrian Alps as well. A hiking tour along the slopes with the fresh air and some physical activity motivated for the next session. In the evening, after a fantastic dinner, we met for table tennis matches, small group discussions, and a discovery tour of Obergurgl's Nightlife.

On Sunday, December 1st, we left Obergurgl for this year. Having gained new ideas to be tested within the projects and in cooperation, we are looking forward to our next meeting discussing Nucleic Acid Immunity.