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British Society for Immunology. Keep up to date with news, views and more in #immunology Email: bsi@immunology.org

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3 weeks to go ⏰

On 25 March we’re marking Vaccine Engagement Day 2026!

Join us to #CelebrateVaccines and highlight how vaccination protects our health and our communities.

Looking for inspiration? Explore our vaccine resources πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/4u8LXu9

04.03.2026 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Want to understand how the immune system works?

Our β€˜Foundations of immunology’ course is on 18 March. Learn the fundamentals of immunology, from immune defence to vaccines & immunotherapies.

πŸ“Š Past attendees reported a 76% increase in confidence!

πŸ”— bit.ly/4reoIfv

04.03.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

βŒ›οΈ Final reminder! Submit your immune metabolism research abstract before tomorrow!

Click here: bit.ly/493uE45

04.03.2026 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last chance to sign up to our beginner's bioinformatics training course starts next Monday, 9 March.

Just 2 weeks & mornings only to gain practical omics analysis skills you can use right away. Rated 9.5 out of 10 by 3,000 plus scientists!

Register now: bit.ly/46C2QDC

03.03.2026 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⏰ Last chance to register for #SIGNET26

Registration closes 23:59 on Wednesday 4 March for the SIGNET symposium on 11 March at Perth Concert Hall.

The 2026 BSI AGM will also take place at 12:15, for which BSI members are welcome to attend in person.

Register for SIGNET now: bit.ly/46Ebf9D

03.03.2026 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Got immune metabolism research to share?

Submit an abstract for our UK immunometabolism meeting 2026 taking place 16-17 April 2026. The deadline is next Thursday, 5 March, so don't miss out! #UKimmunomet26

Submit and register here: https://bit.ly/493uE45

26.02.2026 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Last chance to submit your abstract for #OIS26 ⏰

The deadline is 23:59 GMT this Sunday 1 March. Selected abstracts will be chosen for short talks at the Oxford Immunology Showcase on 1 April 2026.

Do not miss your chance to present your research. πŸ”— bit.ly/4qUY8bD

27.02.2026 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Got immune metabolism research to share?

Submit an abstract for our UK immunometabolism meeting 2026 taking place 16-17 April 2026. The deadline is next Thursday, 5 March, so don't miss out! #UKimmunomet26

Submit and register here: https://bit.ly/493uE45

26.02.2026 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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What are the biggest challenges in advancing immune therapies right now?

At the BSI Immune Therapies Summit (18–19 May, Cambridge), interactive workshops will explore AI in drug development, trial design, rare diseases, treatment risks & more.

Register: https://bit.ly/4kOjLbS

25.02.2026 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ—“οΈ One month to go!

Vaccine Engagement Day 2026 is on 25 March. Our campaign resources are now live, so get ready to #CelebrateVaccines and highlight the vital role immunisation plays in protecting individuals & communities.

πŸ”— Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3MI35X0

25.02.2026 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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⏰ 1 week left to register for #SIGNET26!

Join Scotland’s immunology community on 11 March in Perth for a day of cutting-edge science, networking, and collaboration. Featuring keynotes from Graham Anderson and Madhvi Menon.

Register by 4 March πŸ‘‰ https://bit.ly/49VL6FA

25.02.2026 09:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Master complex multiparameter flow cytometry with confidence!

Join our course led by trainer Derek Davies & learn how to design robust experiments, troubleshoot issues & generate reliable data using real immunology examples.

11 & 18 May,

Register now: https://bit.ly/4qip05l

24.02.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking to build vital skills for your future? Additional training or workshops could give you an important edge!

Our Career Enhancing Grant supports training like this. Applications close 25 March.

Explore how we can support you & apply here: https://bit.ly/3QedNDL

24.02.2026 10:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

⏰ Less than a week to go until the abstract submission deadline for #OIS26!

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of cross-disciplinary conversations spanning both adaptive and innate immunity.

Submit your abstract & register here: bit.ly/4qUY8bD

24.02.2026 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Immune therapies are transforming medicine, but progress depends on collaboration across academia, industry and the clinic.

Join sector leaders at the BSI Immune Therapies Summit, 18–19 May in Cambridge, to discuss what comes next for immune therapy development.

Register now πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/4s1nFR9

20.02.2026 11:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Advance your #bioinformatics skills this spring!

Our Single cell and spatial omics course runs every Monday from 20 April to 18 May 2026, 09:30–16:30 BST. For wet lab scientists with basic R skills.

Rated 9.5/10 by over 3,000 attendees! Book now: https://bit.ly/48GDDYL

19.02.2026 09:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the BSI Immunosenescence Affinity Group at the University of Surrey for a meeting exploring immunosenescence, next generation technologies and new approaches to tackling age associated disease.

#ImmuneAgeing26

Register now to secure your place: https://bit.ly/3YGD7VW

18.02.2026 10:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Want to submit an abstract for the Oxford Immunology Symposium 2026? #OIS26

Not long left! Deadline is on Sunday 1 March. Join colleagues from across Oxford to showcase your research in adaptive and innate immunity!

Submit your abstract & register here: https://bit.ly/4qUY8bD

17.02.2026 11:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Ready to analyse your own omics data with confidence?

Our beginners #bioinformatics training course starts 9 March 2026, weekday mornings on Zoom. Learn R, bulk, single cell and spatial omics, PCA, heatmaps, volcano plots & more.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4oNRuTh

17.02.2026 10:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ UK clinical immunology teams! Applications are still open for the BSI-CIPN Clinical Audit Grant, funded by Grifols.

Up to Β£5,000 per project, funding awarded by March 2026.

Apply by 23 February 2026! https://bit.ly/49ULl3k

16.02.2026 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 Interested in broadening your experience beyond academia?

The BSI Career Enhancing Grant can support internships in science communication and more. Applications are open until 25 March.

See how the grant could help you and apply here: https://bit.ly/3QedNDL

12.02.2026 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🧬 Have you submitted your abstract for #UKimmunomet26? The deadline is approaching in 3 weeks!

Join the UK’s leading immunometabolism meeting in NCL for cutting edge research, international speakers & sessions for ECRs.

Find out more & register πŸ”— https://bit.ly/493uE45

12.02.2026 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Marking #February11 by celebrating Professor Tracy Hussell, BSI President, and her Nature Mentoring Award for Lifetime Achievement.

A great recognition of her commitment to supporting early career researchers and strengthening the immunology community.

#WomenInScience #Immunology

11.02.2026 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrating #February11 by highlighting Professor Claudia Mauri, the Editor‑in‑Chief of @ceijournal.bsky.social Her leadership and expertise continue to shape the future of immunology.

Read the interview on the BSI website here: https://bit.ly/4abuedR

#WomenInScience

11.02.2026 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us in Perth on 11 March for #SIGNET26, the 5th Scottish Immunology Groups Network symposium.

Hear keynotes from Prof Graham Anderson and Dr Madhvi Menon, plus talks from postdocs and PhD students.

Travel & carer grants close 18 February! Register: https://bit.ly/49VL6FA

11.02.2026 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This #February11 we are celebrating Prof Jessica Teeling, winner of the BSI Public Engagement Award! Her grant‑supported β€œSnakes and Letters for a Healthy Brain” project is inspiring conversations on dementia risk + immunity. #WomenInScience

Read here: https://bit.ly/3Ktiito

11.02.2026 11:15 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Got a clinical immunology audit idea? The BSI-CIPN Clinical Audit Grant, funded by Grifols, can help make it happen.

Up to Β£5,000 is available, to be awarded by March 2026.

Deadline for applications is 23 Feb 2026. Apply here: https://bit.ly/49ULl3k

11.02.2026 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our 'Flow cytometry: multiparameter design' course is back in May 2026. It's interactive, online and tailored for immunologists.

This is your chance to learn from 40 plus years of cytometry expertise!

Find out more & register before places run out: https://bit.ly/4qip05l

05.02.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our 'Single cell and spatial omics' course is back in April 2026! The course is all live and online on Mondays, plus full self paced access.

Great value - 9.5 out of 10 rated by past attendees and BSI members save 50% on fees πŸ‘€

Register today: https://bit.ly/48GDDYL

04.02.2026 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🧬 How do we move immunosenescence research forward?

Join us in Guildford this May to explore next generation technologies for studying immune ageing.

The event is taking place on 20 and 21 May 2026. Submit an abstract and be part of the discussion! πŸ”— https://bit.ly/3YGD7VW

03.02.2026 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1