IUIS Key Activities & Global Events:
IUIS is committed to fostering collaboration and advancing immunology to tackle global health challenges through its activities and initiatives:
International Congress of Immunology:
The largest global immunology event, convening over 5,000 immunologists and experts for groundbreaking discussions, knowledge sharing and exchange and collaborations. In IUIS 2025 Congress, we expect over 4,000 participants from all around the world.
- Impact: 19 Congresses organized in all continents
Educational Initiatives:
- ImmunoHub Platform: Virtual hub offering e-learning, webinars, and access to past Congress recordings.
Reached 1,600+ registrants from 88 countries during the Day of Immunology webinar.
- On-Site Courses: Since 2015, 29 global immunology courses have trained 1,275 students.
Awards & Prizes:
- EXCELL Award: Recognizing exceptional women and non-binary immunologists; $40,000 awarded every three years
- Travel Grants: Supporting early-career scientists from LMICs to attend the IUIS Congress
- Travel4Expertise Grant: Funding ($2,500) for caregivers attending training sessions
- Rising Stars Programme: Highlighting future leaders in immunology
- Day of Immunology Award: Celebrating impactful awareness campaigns
Scientific Contributions:
- Frontiers in Immunology: Official open-access journal publishing cutting-edge research, shaping the field’s future.
- Webinars & Campaigns: Raising immunology awareness through virtual engagement and social media initiatives.