British Society for Immunology
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Time is running out to submit your abstract for the Cambridge Immunology Forum: Total Immune Recall! Share your latest research by 10 August and join us in Cambridge this September. Submit yours today: vist.ly/5b9ty
The learning doesn't end when our Foundations of immunology course finishes. Your registration includes a BSI certificate, 1 year's access to course content and resources, plus BSI members receive 60% off. Join us online on 2 Oct! Register here: vist.ly/5b9g3
Are you an early career immunologist looking to present your work? 👩🏫 BSI Travel Grants offer up to £1,000 for conferences in the UK, Europe, or globally. Submit your application before 1 August and use the checklist below to help you succeed! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3U0jk2E
Many of today's biggest research breakthroughs rely on single cell and spatial omics. Learn the skills behind the science with our advanced online bioinformatics course, now available in a live or self-paced format! BSI members get 50% off. Book here: vist.ly/5ar47
New dates are now open! Join leading flow cytometry trainer Derek Davies for our live online course on multiparameter design, created specifically for immunologists. Learn practical skills you can take straight back to the lab! 📅 13 & 20 October. 🔗 vist.ly/5aqqd
📣 Our highly-rated bioinformatics courses are now available as self-paced learning! Learn wherever you are, whenever it suits you, with weekly expert drop-in sessions to support your learning. Plus, discover our new discounted bundles! Take a look: vist.ly/5ahgc
Enhance your omics data skills with our hands-on bioinformatics training, tailored for wet-lab scientists with limited experience in R. Join over 3,000 attendees who rated us 9.5/10! Secure your spot for September or December 2026: vist.ly/59xn9
Need financial support to attend #BSI26? Applications are now open for our BSI Congress 2026 Travel and Carers' Grants, helping members attend Congress in Glasgow. ⏰ Apply by 7 September! 🔗 Travel Grants: vist.ly/59u9i 🔗 Carers' Grants: vist.ly/59u9j
Talking about vaccines can feel challenging, but clear, trusted conversations make a difference. Our free toolkit and Top Tips poster support researchers and communicators to plan, deliver and reflect on effective engagement. Explore our tips: vist.ly/59tbs
📢 Good news! The abstract submission deadline for #LIG26 has been extended to 14 July. There's still time to share your research at this one-day meeting exploring how environmental signals shape immune responses. 📝 Submit and join the conversation: vist.ly/59p7t
Want to attend your next conference but need funding?💡 The BSI Conference Travel Grants can cover your travel costs - UK (£500), Europe (£700), rest of world (£1,000). Apply before 1 August! Don't miss out - find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/3U0jk2E
🚀 Excited to announce the Immunometabolism Section in @ceijournal.bsky.social led by Dr Lizzy Rosser (UCL) A dedicated home for cutting-edge research exploring how metabolism shapes immune function in health and disease. Learn more: vist.ly/58wxd #Immunometabolism #Immunology
Less than a week left to submit your abstract for #LIG26! Share your research at this one-day London meeting exploring how environmental signals shape immune responses, alongside leading researchers including Yasmine Belkaid and Petter Brodin. 📝 Deadline: 29 June: vist.ly/58urx
Seeing more single cell and spatial omics papers in your field? Our advanced training course helps wet lab scientists understand the methods behind the figures and build practical analysis skills. BSI members get 50% off! Book here: vist.ly/58qe8
Work in science or healthcare but don't have a background in immunology? Our Foundations of immunology course returns on 2 Oct, covering the basics of the immune system, vaccines & immunotherapies. Past attendees saw a 76% confidence boost! Register: vist.ly/58bvz
#Measles can cause serious illness and #vaccination is the best protection. Our measles infographic answers common questions & highlights the importance of the #MMRV vaccine. Find out more here 🔗 vist.ly/587pj
What if the key to understanding immunity lies beyond the immune system? 🌍 #LIG26 Join us in LDN to explore how the microbiome, diet, pollution & stress shape immune responses, with talks from Yasmine Belkaid, Petter Brodin & more. Submit your abstract: vist.ly/578zs
It’s #VolunteerWeek 💙 A huge thank you to everyone who volunteers with the British Society for Immunology! Your dedication makes BSI what it is. We appreciate all you do 👏
Read more about the rest of our newly elected committee members here 👉 https://www.immunology.org/news/new-bsi-committee-members-2026 0000 We’re excited to welcome even more brilliant voices helping to shape the future of the BSI 👏
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the 2026 BSI elections! We're pleased to welcome our newly elected committee members and trustees, who will help guide and support the Society's work over the coming years. Meet the successful candidates 👇
Want to build your confidence in immunology? Our Foundations of immunology course returns 2 Oct, covering the immune system, from innate & adaptive immunity to vaccines & immunotherapies. Past attendees reported a 76% increase in confidence! Book here: vist.ly/56j7c
There’s still time to register for #EIS26 🧪 Join us on 15 & 16 June for 2 days of #immunology research, discussion and networking across the Southwest, featuring talks from leading researchers and ECR presentations. Secure your place today: vist.ly/56evi
When enough people are immune to a disease, it struggles to spread - this is called herd immunity. It helps protect everyone, including those who can’t be vaccinated. Explore our “What is herd immunity?” infographic below.
Last chance to apply! Our #EDI activity grants close on Monday. A previously awarded project brought together late-career and early-career immunologists at Cambridge to share insights and experiences. What could your project do? Apply now ➡️ vist.ly/55uvj
⏰ Deadline for the BSI Communication & Engagement Grant is on Monday! Don’t miss your chance to get up to £1,000 to deliver public engagement activities that increase immunology awareness & showcase its benefits to society. Submit your application now: https://bit.ly/3Y9j8gm
⏳ Last chance to vote in the BSI Committee Elections Voting closes tomorrow at 12:00 (BST) 🗳️ Learn more about nominees and how to vote: vist.ly/55n8z Results will be announced on Tuesday 9 June 2026. #Immunology
Decolonising and diversifying the immunology curriculum is key to a more inclusive future in science. This EDI-funded Bristol project brought students into improving teaching content. Our grants support initiatives like this. Apply by Monday: vist.ly/55gpj
Congratulations to the latest recipients of our BSI Career Enhancing Grants 🎉 These awards support immunologists at different career stages to build connections, develop their careers and advance their work in immunology. Read more about the awardees: vist.ly/55g9z
⏳ Less than 1 week to vote in the BSI Committee Elections! Make your voice heard, check your inbox for your voting link and cast your vote today Learn more & vote: vist.ly/556rn #Immunology
Attending #ImmuneAgeing26? 🧬 Stop by the BSI journals booth to chat about publishing your research with us, finding the right journal, and getting your work seen 📖 We’d love to hear what you’re working on 👋