IUIS and EFIS are proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Day of Immunology (DoI) Awards, honoring outstanding campaigns that creatively and effectively raised public awareness about the importance of immunology — with a special spotlight this year on the connection between brain and the immune system.
With the 2025 theme “Brain and Immunity: Immunological Insights into Neurological Disorders,” this year’s campaigns brought the science to life by highlighting how immune responses shape neurological health and disease. From public lectures and creative media to hands-on outreach and community events, IUIS Member Societies and early career groups engaged diverse audiences around the globe to demonstrate how immunology is transforming our understanding of conditions like Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, and beyond.
At a time when science is being challenged and public trust is under strain, these efforts are more than celebratory — they are acts of science advocacy. Through education and outreach, these initiatives remind the world that immunology is not only saving lives, but also unlocking the mysteries of the brain.
We are thrilled to recognize this year’s award winners:
International Award Winners:
- First Place: Argentinian Society of Immunology (SAI)
- Second Place: Indian Immunology Society
- Third Place: Brazilian Society of Immunology (SBI)
European Award Winners:
- First Place: German Society of Immunology (DGfI) & Young German Society of Immunology (yDGfI)
- Second Place: Young Turkish Society of Immunology (yTSI)
- Third Place: Young Portuguese Society of Immunology (ySPI)
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the winners and thank all participating societies and early-career groups for their creativity, passion, and commitment to immunological outreach. The strength and diversity of these campaigns show how science can—and must—reach every corner of society.
If you missed the live webinar, you can still watch the on-demand recording here.
Let’s keep working together to connect science with society, and make immunology visible, trusted, and celebrated—today and every day.
