What is the GEC?
The Gender Equity Committee was established at the 2010 IUIS Council meeting in Kobe, Japan. The mission of the Committee is to support promotion of women immunologists around the world and to help with career development issues. You may read more about this committee in their Terms of Reference.
Field of action
- We monitor and publicize activities of organizations devoted to gender equity and equality in science.
- We encourage and offer assistance to IUIS member societies to undertake activities that promote gender equality.
- We compile and maintain a list of outstanding women immunologists around the world, both young and established scientists, to aid organizers of important international meetings in selecting women speakers and assuring representation.
- We support attendance of trainees with caregiver responsibilities at various courses.
- We organize educational and networking activities in association with IUIS member societies/ federations during their congresses.
- We organize the IUIS Excellence in Immunology Award (EXCELL) that specifically recognizes women and non-binary immunologists and their outstanding research accomplishments.
GEC Awards and Grants
Gender Equity Committee provides opportunities, supporting and encouraging researchers and scientists, to ensure equity in its network and hopefully beyond.
GEC Activities and Resources
Explore reports and resources developed to support transparency, track progress, and promote gender equity across the global immunology community.
Funding Opportunity from IUIS and FOCIS for Young Immunologists from the Developing World
Advanced Course in Basic & Clinical Immunology26 February – 1 March 2023Estancia La Jolla Resort…
IUIS-GEC National Gender Equity Campaign – Competition4ideas
The International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS) and its Gender Equity Committee (GEC) are launching…
Announcement of a New “Travel for Expertise” Travel Grant Program
THE INAUGURAL YEAR SUPPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO PROPOSALS RELATED TO COVID-19 IUIS Committee on…
Travel Award – IUIS/AAI Summer Introductory Course in Immunology
The IUIS Education (EDU) and Gender Equity (GEC) Committees and the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) are pleased to announce their…
Travel Award – IUIS/AAI Summer Advanced Course in Immunology
The IUIS Education (EDU) and Gender Equity and Career Development (GEC) Committees and the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) are pleased…
Prof. Roslyn Kemp Awarded the Derrick Rowley Medal
The International Union of Immunological Societies congratulates Professor Roslyn Kemp on being awarded the Derrick…
Announcing the 2025 Excellence in Immunology Award Winner: Dr. Arlene Sharpe
We are honored to announce Dr. Arlene Sharpe is the recipient of the 2025 Excellence…
Second Edition: Travel4Expertise – The Grant for Caregivers
We’re excited to announce the second edition of this grant and are delighted to offer…
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