This volume features key presentations from the 6th International Congress of Autoimmunity. The International Congress of Autoimmunity has become established as one of the major meetings in the field of immunology, with presentations covering every aspect of basic research in the hopes of clarifying pathogenesis of autoimmune disease as well as providing information on the latest innovations in biological and other modes of treatment. The goal of this volume is to present cutting edge research that focuses in particular on newer diagnostic tools and newer therapies for human autoimmune disease. NOTE: Annals volumes are available for sale as individual books or as a journal. For information on institutional journal subscriptions, please visit www. blackwellpublishing. com/nyas. ACADEMY MEMBERS: Please contact the New York Academy of Sciences directly to place your order (www. nyas. org). Members of the New York Academy of Science receive full-text access to the Annals online and discounts on print volumes. Please visit http://www. nyas. org/MemberCenter/Join. aspx for more information about becoming a member.