#Immunology - Biweekly newsletter of the International Cytokine & Interferon Society

Igniting High School Students’ Curiosity for Immunology

September 2, 2024

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]

Member Highlight: Meet Judith Allen, MPH, Ph.D., Professor of Immunobiology at the University of Manchester, UK

September 17, 2024

My research interests include understanding the opposing challenges faced by the immune system in response to micro- vs. macro- parasites and is studying the relationship between type 2 cytokines and IL-17 … particularly the evolutionary relationship between type 2 immunity, parasite control and tissue repair and is currently investigating how [READ MORE]

BMS Session at Cytokines 2024 / KAI 2024 Joint Meeting – Inflammasome-activated cytokines in human diseases

September 16, 2024

BMS Session at Cytokines 2024 / KAI 2024 Joint Meeting – Inflammasome-activated cytokines in human diseases
Scott W. Canna, MD [READ MORE]

Clinical Trials

September 15, 2024

Clinical Trials of interest to cytokine & interferon researchers. Interferon-α for TP53 Myeloid Malignancy Post Allo-HSCT ClinicalTrials.gov ID NCT06130579 Sponsor: Peking University People’s Hospital Information provided by Xiao-Jun Huang, Peking University People’s Hospital (Responsible Party) Last Update Posted 2024-03-21 MITHRIDATE: Ruxolitinib Versus Hydroxycarbamide or Interferon as First Line Therapy in [READ MORE]

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President’s Letter: Updates from your Cytokines Society

September 15, 2024

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]

Igniting High School Students’ Curiosity for Immunology

September 2, 2024

Member Highlight Interview: Meet Carolina Lucas, Ph.D.

September 2, 2024

My research focuses on the immune responses to emerging viral infections and vaccines in humans, with emphasis on older adults. The best advice I received was by the incredibly talented mentors I had and, in brief, it is to stay curious, celebrate wins no matter if they are big or [READ MORE]

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