I am Briana Mercado, a Brown University PhD candidate in my third year in the Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry graduate program, conducting research in the lab of George Lisi. Her work explores how redox-sensitive cysteine and methionine residues shape the structure, dynamics, and allosteric regulation of the cytokines [READ MORE]
I am Juliana de Oliveira Ribeiro, a PhD student in Microbiology at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Brazil. My research focuses on mucosal immunology and the gut-lung axis, investigating how TAM receptors regulate intestinal homeostasis during chronic exposure to cigarette smoke. I am interested in how cytokine [READ MORE]
This year’s American Association of Immunologists AAI annual meeting in Boston featured a standout sponsored session from the Cytokine Society, bringing together a diverse and highly engaged cross section of the cytokine research community. Titled “Translating Human Immunology Through Cytokine Research,” the session highlighted the breadth of the field, from [READ MORE]
This October, Cytokines 2026 brings one of the most consequential figures in cancer immunotherapy to Glasgow. Dr. Carl June, the Richard W. Vague Professor in Immunotherapy at the University of Pennsylvania, will serve as a keynote speaker at the annual meeting of The Cytokine Society — held 18-21 October at [READ MORE]
Registration is now open for Cytokines 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland (18-21 October, Scottish Event Campus). Here is everything you need to plan your visit. Abstract Submission The abstract submission deadline has been extended to Sunday, 31 May 2026. Abstracts will be considered for oral and poster presentations. Student and postdoctoral [READ MORE]
I am Tsan Sam Xiao, a Professor of Pathology at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Our research program focuses on mechanistic studies of innate immunity and inflammatory signaling, particularly the inflammasome pathways. Out of the lab, I consider myself an avid runner: I have run a few marathons [READ MORE]
I am Lucas Mendes-Monteiro, a PhD student in virology based in Hannover, Germany. My research focuses on varicella-zoster virus (VZV) pathogenesis, particularly on how the viral glycoprotein C binds IFN-γ and shapes downstream gene expression. More broadly, I am interested in how viruses rewire cytokine signaling to promote infection and [READ MORE]
Know someone doing exceptional work? The Cytokine Society Young Investigator Awards, including the Regeneron New Investigator Awards, Christina Fleischmann Award for Excellence, Amanda Proudfoot Award, Pfizer Trainee Awards, and the Sidney and Joan Pestka Graduate and Post-Graduate Awards celebrate emerging researchers who show exceptional promise. Winners gain opportunities to present [READ MORE]
The Cytokine Society Nominating Committee is looking for engaged members ready to step into leadership. We’re accepting nominations for the following positions: Secretary — Officer of the Corporation; two-year term beginning October 2026 Two (2) Council Members — three-year terms beginning January 2027 One (1) Council Member for Inclusion and [READ MORE]
My name is Gabrielle Belz, and I am currently a Professor, Laureate Fellow and Group Leader at the Frazer Institute, The University of Queensland, Australia. My research focuses on how different types of immune cells develop and generated long-term immune protection or memory, and now we have a major emphasis [READ MORE]
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