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Presidents Message: Looking forward to 2025!

It’s hard to believe that its already 2025. Reflections We have compiled answers from the survey of attendees at the Seoul ICIS meeting, which confirmed our own feelings about the success of this conference. Kudos again to Drs. You-Me Kim and Sang-Il Lee, and our Korean Association of Immunologists (KAI) [READ MORE]

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Year-End Giving: Support the Next Generation of Scientific Discovery

As the year winds down and the spirit of generosity fills the air, many of us look for meaningful ways to give back. It’s a time of celebration, reflection and connection — an opportunity to align our actions with the causes that resonate most deeply with us. This year, consider [READ MORE]

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ICIS Year in Review: Celebrating a Year of Growth and Impact

As we reflect on the past year, we are deeply grateful for your membership and the vibrant community it sustains. The annual ICIS business meeting was held on November 21, 2024, via Zoom. If you were unable to participate, the recorded meeting is now available on-demand. [READ MORE]

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Recognizing Excellence: ICIS Celebrates the 2024 Award Winners

The International Cytokine & Interferon Society (ICIS) is proud to honor outstanding contributions to the field of cytokine and interferon research through its comprehensive awards program. Designed to recognize excellence at every stage of a scientist’s career, the ICIS awards underscore the Society’s commitment to fostering innovation, mentorship, and impactful [READ MORE]

ICIS President and President-Elect, Sarah Gaffen and Curt Horvath in front of Gang Nam hands, Seoul, Korea
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Cytokines2024 Rocks, Gang Nam Style

There’s no doubt, Cytokines2024 in Seoul, Korea was a resounding success. The ICIS/KAI joint meeting boasted nearly 2,000 attendees from 36 countries, 55 invited speakers, 55 pharma and vendor sponsors, > 600 posters, 20 junior and senior research awards, 47 ICIS travel awards, and a Nobel Laureate. The conference was [READ MORE]

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President’s Letter: Cytokines 2024 and KAI 2024 Starts Sunday

Well, it’s hard to believe it but October is here, and with it Cytokines2024! As I write this my bag is packed, my itinerary organized (sort of), and my excitement is mounting for my first trip to Seoul, Korea. The program is set, featuring Keynote speakers, Dr. Judith Allen (University [READ MORE]

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Celebrating Cytokine and Interferon Anniversaries

We are excited to recognize two historic milestones that resonate deeply with the International Cytokine and Interferon Society: the 50th anniversary of the term “cytokine” and the 70th anniversary of the introduction of “Interferons.” Contributed by Valeriya Smaliy and Susan Carpenter, Ph.D., University of California at Santa Cruz It was [READ MORE]

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President’s Letter: Updates from your Cytokines Society

Congratulations to the newly-elected officers of the ICIS! Several are returning members, while others are joining the board for the first time. It is great to see so many people willing to give generously of their time and “sweat equity” (to adopt a turn of phrase from former ICIS President [READ MORE]

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Igniting High School Students’ Curiosity for Immunology

ICIS Council member, Carla Rothlin, Ph.D., recently interviewed Yale University’s Day of Immunology co-founders Dr. Lindsey Hughes, Sarah Ohashi and Sasha Tabachnikova. The following is a lightly edited summary of their conversation. What is Day of Immunology? Day of Immunology is an annual outreach event designed to introduce high school [READ MORE]

Congratulations to Newly Elected Council and Nominations Committee Members!
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Congratulations to Newly Elected Council and Nominations Committee Members!

Dr. Claudia Nold Ph.D., 2024 Nominations Committee Chairperson, is pleased to announce the results of the 2024 ICIS Leadership elections! Susan Carpenter, Ph.D., University of California at Santa Cruz and Judith Allen, Ph.D., University of Manchester were re-elected as Secretary and Council Member, respectively. We welcome Joanna Groom, Ph.D. Walter [READ MORE]