The American Association of Immunologists

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AAI is a professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within immunology and related disciplines, fostering the interchange of ideas and information among scientists, and promoting a better understanding of the field.

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The American Association of Immunologists@aai· 27d

Juan Carlos Zúñiga-Pflücker (Univ. of Toronto) lectured on T cell development, which occurs in the thymus, including how T cell receptor diversity is generated and how self-reactive T cells are eliminated. #AAIcourses

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The American Association of Immunologists@aai· 27d

Shiv Pillai (The Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard) wowed the crowd at the Introductory Course in Immunology with his lymphocyte rap. His lecture covered the development and maturation of B cells in the bone marrow, including an overview of V(D)J recombination. #AAIcourses

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The American Association of Immunologists@aai· 27d

In Juliana Idoyaga’s (UC San Diego) lecture, she discussed how dendritic cells are the bridge between innate and adaptive immunity. She also discussed how understanding the functional specialization of each DC subset would allow the development of targeted therapies. #AAIcourses

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The American Association of Immunologists@aai· 27d

Congratulations to Brenda Loera of Gilead Sciences. She’s the lucky winner of an AAI shirt at this year’s Introductory Course. Thank you for completing the daily survey!

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The American Association of Immunologists@aai· 27d

In her presentation on “Antigen Processing and Presentation,” Lisa K. Denzin (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.) discussed how antigens are acquired and displayed on class I and II Major Histocompatibility Complex molecules (MHCI and MHCII) to activate T cells. #AAIcourses

The American Association of Immunologists@aai· 28d

Helen S. Goodridge (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) gave her lecture on “Pattern Recognition Receptors” to kick off day 2 of the Introductory Course in Immunology. The innate immune system uses PRRs to detect microbial components and danger signals. #AAIcourses

The American Association of Immunologists@aai· 28d

In her presentation on “The Complement System,” Viviana P. Ferreira (Univ. of Toledo) discussed how complement is a central innate defense mechanism and provides a critical link between innate and adaptive immunity. #AAIcourses

The American Association of Immunologists@aai· 28d

In his presentation on “Innate Immunity: Cells and Functions,” Timothy E. O’Sullivan (UCLA) summarized innate defenses such as eliciting cytokine release by leukocytes, elevating body temperature, inducing inflammation, and recruiting circulating immune cells. #AAIcourses

The American Association of Immunologists@aai· 28d

Helen S. Goodridge (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) opened the 2026 Introductory Course in Immunology with “Introduction to the Immune System” highlighting how the immune system resembles a fire detection system. #AAIcourses

The American Association of Immunologists@aai· Jul 10

Why join AAI? For Dr. Peter Morawski (Benaroya Research Institute), it’s the power of collective advocacy. See why he steps out of the Seattle lab and onto Capitol Hill to champion biomedical research. Learn more about the benefits of AAI membership and renew today: members.aai.org. #Immunology

The American Association of Immunologists@aai· Jul 6

We get it—your lab schedule is packed, and your to-do list is endless. That’s why we extended the deadline for you. 😉 Registration closes July 7 for the AAI Introductory Course in Immunology. This is your friendly reminder to cross "register for AAI" off your list today: aai.org/Education/Courses.

The American Association of Immunologists@aai· Jul 5

The clock is ticking on your next career milestone. Registration for the AAI Advanced Course in Immunology closes July 7. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to take your expertise to the next level, this is it. 📍 Boston, MA 📅 July 26–31 🔗 aai.org/Education/Courses

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The American Association of Immunologists@aai· Jul 1

As of today, Avery August, PhD, is the 109th president of AAI! We spoke with him about his vision for the future of the field, the importance of international collaboration, and spinning records in his free time. 🔗 https://ow.ly/N5s150Zjpap

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The American Association of Immunologists@aai· Jun 30

#ICYMI For Pride Month, we spoke with Stephen Yeung, PhD, an Assistant Professor of Immunology at Weill Cornell Medicine and an #ImmunologyExplained Ambassador, about being an LGBTQIA+ scientist. Learn more: https://ow.ly/fI4E50ZcSjF

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The American Association of Immunologists@aai· Jun 29

Breakthroughs don’t happen in a vacuum—they happen in a community. Plug into a global network of elite immunologists driving the future of human health. Let’s empower the science, together. Join AAI today: members.aai.org 🎥 https://youtu.be/OJ4rf6QEX8I

The American Association of Immunologists@aai· Jun 26

We're thrilled to share that our CEO, Loretta Doan, was recently featured on the Chief Influencer podcast! In the episode, she walks through how AAI built a trusted network of physician influencers to bring high-quality immunology education to a broader public audience. 🎧 https://ow.ly/sWS450Z9n24.

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The American Association of Immunologists@aai· Jun 25

New research could lead to shorter ICU stays and improved outcomes for those recovering from traumatic injury, as researchers found biomarkers that identified patients at risk for chronic critical illness, allowing doctors to intervene earlier. 🔗 https://ow.ly/MQ3x50ZgmRF

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The American Association of Immunologists@aai· Jun 24

Advance your career in #immunology with the 2026 AAI Immunology Courses. Offered at introductory and advanced levels, these courses provide comprehensive training from leading experts. Enhance your expertise and network with professionals in the field. Register today:https://ow.ly/QjlN50ZgkQn.

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The American Association of Immunologists@aai· Jun 22

Dr. Rachael Gordon, physician-scientist, Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and AAI Member, is speaking at the Virtual Sjogren’s Summit on behalf of #ImmunologyExplained. AAI members can sign up to be a part of IE today: https://ow.ly/bBFH50ZcSa8

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The American Association of Immunologists@aai· Jun 19

This #Juneteenth, AAI honors the path to liberation. We recognize the Black immunologists who helped shape the field and those continuing to impact the future of medicine. True progress requires actively championing #BlackExcellence and confronting systemic barriers: http://aai.org/BlackHistory.

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The American Association of Immunologists@aai· Jun 19

113 years of curiosity, discovery, and community. Happy Birthday, AAI! 🥳 Founded in 1913, our incredible members are the heartbeat of our history and the architects of our future. Thank you for driving science and the field of #immunology forward every day. 🎂 aai.org

The American Association of Immunologists@aai· Jun 18

Celebrating a 4.0 impact factor for The Journal of Immunology! Thank you to the community advancing the frontiers of research. 🔗 https://ow.ly/TvyF50ZelqZ

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The American Association of Immunologists@aai· Jun 18

Researchers from the University of Iowa found that CD7 acts as a previously unrecognized driver of T cell exhaustion. This could expand avenues for immune checkpoint blockade therapies for chronic infection or cancer. Read more in AAI News & Views: https://ow.ly/27Wz50ZcS2U

Kayla Reisch, PhD candidate, featured with a quote on targeting CD7 to improve CD8 T cell response against viruses and cancer.

The American Association of Immunologists@aai· Jun 17

Our thanks to Thermo Fisher Scientific for their incredible support at #IMMUNOLOGY2026™! Your partnership in Boston is vital to the success of our scientists. Thank you for helping us enable a healthier world!

The American Association of Immunologists@aai· Jun 16

If federal funding freezes are putting your staff or studies at risk, the AAI RESTORE Grant can help provide the continuity you need. Applications are open on a rolling basis: https://ow.ly/oBrq50Z9U80.

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The American Association of Immunologists@aai· Jun 15

A huge thank you to Sony Biotech Inc. for being a cherished partner at #IMMUNOLOGY2026™! We’re so glad AAI leadership met your fantastic staff in Boston. We appreciate your contributions to the community!

The American Association of Immunologists@aai· Jun 14

In our latest New Member Spotlight, we spoke to Elena Tonc, PhD, about how she introduces immunology to students at a small liberal arts college. Read more in AAI's News & Views: https://ow.ly/LEFb50ZbkiJ.

The American Association of Immunologists@aai· Jun 12

How would you get someone to guess "antigen" without saying Foreign, Antibody, T cell receptor, or MHC? Rebeca Clements shares her classroom activity for building students' understanding of immunological concepts. Learn more in AAI News & Views: https://ow.ly/goeZ50ZbkeW.

The American Association of Immunologists@aai· Jun 11

Cheers to STEMCELL for their key partnership at #IMMUNOLOGY2026™! It was a pleasure having AAI leadership visit your team in Boston. Thank you for fueling immunology discovery!

The American Association of Immunologists@aai· Jun 10

Researchers have identified that the early upregulated Notch signaling after mRNA vaccination indicates a stronger CD8+ T cell response, providing a rationale for next-generation mRNA vaccines. Read more in AAI News & Views: https://ow.ly/oFGP50Z9RvR.