In the picturesque town of Stresa, nestled along the serene shores of Lago Maggiore, more than 120 delegates congregated for the 2024 Vallee Summer Symposium in late June.  We were based at the elegant Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées with spectacular views of Isola Bella and all the way up the lake to Switzerland and the Alps.  Vallee Visiting Professors and current Vallee Scholars from diverse fields in the biomedical sciences gathered from North America, Europe and Australia to exchange insights and forge new collaborations. All agreed that the science presented by the 13 speakers was outstanding, provided much food for thought, and fostered numerous follow-up discussions. Ten junior scientists presented their research at a poster session on the last day, and a boat trip to the islands provided an opportunity for casual conversation while visiting Palazzo Borromee and its beautiful gardens – where we were greeted by the famous white peacocks.  Read more...