A recent study by Alharbi et.al. from the Gantier Lab published in Nature Immunology, “2′-O-Methyl-guanosine RNA fragments antagonize TLR7 and TLR8 to limit autoimmunity”, showed that TLR7 and TLR8 sensing is kept in check by naturally occurring 2′-O-methyl (2′-OMe)-modified ribosomal RNA fragments, avoiding autoimmune responses to host RNA in the [READ MORE]
The Cytokine Society is proud to congratulate several of our members who were recently recognized by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) and the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) for their outstanding contributions to science. These honors reflect the exceptional caliber of research within our community. Elected to the American [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]
Recent Achievements Among Cytokines 2025 Speakers demonstrate the caliber of research being presented at Cytokines 2025, spanning breakthrough discoveries in innate immunity, novel therapeutic targets, and translational research with real clinical potential. The combination of established leaders and rising stars ensures attendees will hear about the most cutting-edge developments in [READ MORE]
We are delighted to congratulate Cytokine Society member Dr. Adriana Forero on receiving the highly competitive Burroughs Wellcome Fund Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (PATH) Award. This prestigious $505,000 five-year award recognizes exceptional researchers with demonstrated potential to advance our understanding of infectious disease pathogenesis, with a current [READ MORE]
A £50M MRC Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) will bring together the Universities of Manchester & Oxford to study how environmental exposures cause chronic inflammatory disease. The CoRE will be Directed by Judi Allen (Manchester) & co-Directed by Fiona Powrie (Oxford). The Centre unites immunologists based at the Lydia Becker [READ MORE]
Featured on the March 12, 2025 cover of EMBO Molecular Medicine, this recent publication, by Maximilian Moll and Prof. Dr. Dirk Baumjohann of the Medical Clinic III for Oncology, Hematology, Immuno-Oncology and Rheumatology at University Hospital Bonn titled, “Boosting human immunology: harnessing the potential of immune organoids” highlights scientific advances [READ MORE]
Congratulations Chris Hunter and Warren Leonard! Dr Christopher A Hunter and Dr Warren J Leonard were selected as Distinguished Fellows of the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) in this year’s class. Dr Hunter and Dr Leonard are Past-Presidents of International Cytokine and Interferon Society (ICIS) and of the International Cytokine [READ MORE]
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On June 18, ICIS hosted the first-ever IL-9-focused symposium at the Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies (FOCIS) annual meeting. Devotees of all things IL-9 gathered in San Francisco to hear about “IL-9: from birth to breath.” The symposium was organized by IL-9 guru Mark Kaplan and newcomer (and Signals+ Co-Editor [READ MORE]
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