The Cytokine Society is proud to announce this year’s most prestigious honors. Christopher Hunter, Ph.D. (University of Pennsylvania) receives the 2026 ICIS–Pfizer Award for Excellence in Interferon and Cytokine Research – the Society’s highest honor – recognizing 35 years of landmark discoveries in IL-27 biology, host–parasite immunity, and cytokine-mediated immune [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]
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]
The International Cytokine and Interferon Society (ICIS) proudly recognizes the exceptional legacy of Dr. Tada Taniguchi, a pioneer in cytokine biology. His memoir, “A Life with Cytokines, Accompanied by Friends and Music” (Annu. Rev. Immunol. 2026. 44:1–20) provides a remarkable lens into a career that transformed molecular immunology and shaped [READ MORE]
As we close out 2025, we find ourselves reflecting on a year that has been nothing short of extraordinary for our global cytokine community. From groundbreaking scientific achievements to meaningful connections forged across continents, this year has reminded us why we do what we do—and why this community matters so [READ MORE]
As I write this first contribution to Signals as President of THE CYTOKINE SOCIETY, I find myself thinking about my 25 years of involvement with this organization. What a long, strange trip it has been from my first Cytokine meeting in Amsterdam in 2000, a joint meeting of our parent [READ MORE]
The Pacific Northwest showed us how it’s done! From November 2-5, 2025, the Westin Seattle welcomed 535 cytokine researchers from 20 countries for what can only be described as an electrifying convergence of cutting-edge science, authentic community, and yes—some seriously good 80’s cover music. A Meeting That Hits All the [READ MORE]
As I pen my final letter as ICIS President, I reflect upon a busy and satisfying two years of shepherding this incredible organization that I am honored to be part of. Both of our annual meetings in Seoul, Korea and the present meeting in Seattle featured Nobel Laureates and Lasker [READ MORE]
The Nominations Committee is delighted to announce the results of the 2025 ICIS Leadership elections! Joining ICIS President-Elect Curt Horvath, Ph.D., Northwestern University, who ascends to the role of President next month, this year’s incoming leaders bring unique perspectives from across the globe and share a deep commitment to supporting [READ MORE]
As we prepare for Cytokines 2025, we’re thrilled to spotlight one of our keynote speakers who has had what can only be described as an exceptional year of scientific recognition. While many of you know that Dr. Zhijian “James” Chen from UT Southwestern Medical Center received the 2024 Albert Lasker [READ MORE]
International Cytokine & Interferon Society, Copyright 2024 Website Design by Rhema Association Management | Privacy Policy
