On behalf of the ISFSI Board and as the proud President of this Society, it is my great honor to invite you to participate in the 5th Conference of the International Society of Fish and Shellfish Immunology. For the first time, this prestigious event will be held in Asia, in Taiwan, in November 2025. We warmly welcome participants from academia and industry who share a passion for the dynamic field of Fish and Shellfish Immunology. We encourage young and talented researchers from around the globe to step forward and showcase their most recent and outstanding achievements. The organizing committee has prepared a compelling program featuring inspiring keynote and invited speeches. We look forward to receiving numerous abstracts, which will be rigorously evaluated by the scientific committee. Selected abstracts will be presented as oral or poster presentations during the event.

The 5th ISFSI will encompass diverse topics, from foundational studies on immune mechanisms to cutting-edge functional and technological advancements in the field. This four-day conference is designed to serve as an exceptional platform for students and researchers to provide inclusion, exchange ideas, establish collaborations, and immerse themselves in state-of-the-art research. Students can participate in the oral and poster presentation competition, with opportunities to win the prestigious Best Presentation Awards.

Additionally, a contest offering full and partial scholarships is available for young researchers actively participating in the event. For details, please visit the conference homepage.Thus, I’m thrilled to invite all of you to Taiwan for this exceptional event. I look forward to witnessing the vibrant exchange of knowledge and ideas that defines ISFSI conferences as the leading platform for advancing immunological research in fish and shellfish, with a clear and focused dedication to these taxa.

On behalf of the ISFSI Board,

Prof. Jorge Galindo-Villegas

President