MARK YOUR CALENDARS and Join our Early-& Mid-Career Events at IUIS2025!
Sunday, August 17, 2025:
– Immunological Scavenger Hunt through Vienna at 16:30 CEST
Join us for an exciting scavenger hunt through our host city’s most iconic landmarks! This interactive adventure will lead you through the heart of Vienna, uncovering hidden stories, completing fun challenges, and building new connections along the way. Check the yEFIS-NGI-IUIS JC Scavenger Hunt &Get-Together poster.
Whether you’re planning to explore Vienna on your own or organizing a group outing with colleagues, we’ve got just the resource for you! Check out this handy guide full of insider tips and local insights, thoughtfully prepared by the yEFIS representatives of the Next Generation Immunologists (NGI), part of the Austrian National Immunology Society (ÖGAI). From navigating the city to finding budget-friendly accommodations, this guide is designed to give international attendees a smooth introduction to the IUIS2025 host city. Whether it’s your first time in Austria or you’re a seasoned traveler, these recommendations from fellow immunologists will help you make the most of your stay in Vienna!
– Get- Together at 18:00 CEST
Monday, August 18, 2025:
– European Research Council: Funding schemes for researchers in Europe & beyond at 8:30 CEST
Dr. Nadia El Mjiyad, PhD, Panel Coordinator LS6 (Immunity, Infection and Immunotherapy) from the European Research Council will give an overview on funding opportunities for early and mid career researchers for research based in Europe and overseas!
– CAREER FAIR: Explore career paths & network with colleagues across different industries at 10:00 CEST
Join our career fair and explore career paths for PhD scientists in academia and beyond. We will be joined by a wide range of professionals from science communication, scientific publishing, R&D, public health and many more. Check out the fabulous line-up of experts in ECC Career Fair here.
Join us for this fun and interactive networking event and meet colleagues across different industries
– Join us for the WELCOME MIXER! at 17:00 CEST
Find the IUIS Junior Community sign during the Welcome Mixer and say hello to your peer early- and mid-career immunologists!
Wednesday, August 20, 2025:
– IUIS-JC SYMPOSIUM: Perspectives from driving immunological research across the globe at 13:45 CEST
The IUIS Junior Community presents our symposium titled “perspectives from driving immunological research across the globe”. The talks will highlight both, scientific and career related aspects of our speakers. At the end of the session, we will award cash prizes (sponsored by Miltenyi Biotec) allocated by public vote!
Keynotes: Dr. Luciana Balboa (Argentina), Dr. Ayman Oweida (Canada)
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