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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Reminder: regular-rate registration for Cytokines 2026 (Glasgow) ends Sept 25. Members save. Don't wait — gala tickets may sell out first. Register → 2026.cytokinesociety.org/registration/
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Register by September 25 to Save on Cytokines 2026
Registration is now open! Cytokine Society Members benefit from significantly reduced Registration Fees. You can already join or renew your annual membership in The Cytokine Society starting at $125…
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Meet more of our 2026 Travel Grant recipients — talented early-career researchers we can't wait to welcome to Cytokines 2026 in Glasgow → buff.ly/dfyTy47
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Meet more of the 2026 Cytokine Society Travel Grant Recipients
The Cytokine Society is proud to recognize our 2026 Travel Grant recipients. These early-career researchers represent outstanding work across cytokine and interferon biology, and we look forward to…
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The Cytokines 2026 scientific program is live! Don't miss Dr. Christopher Hunter's Pfizer Award Lecture — a homecoming, since Glasgow is where he trained. Friday, 25 September is last day for regular registration rates. Browse the program → buff.ly/ReUU5Ct
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
KAI 2026 (Korean Association of Immunologists) runs Nov 12–14 in Incheon. Early Bird registration closes Sept 21 — don't miss it → buff.ly/TXSl8f5
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KAI 2026: The Korean Association of Immunologist International Meeting 2026
Save the Date for KAI 2026: November 12-14, Songdo Convensia, Incheon, Korea. Key Dates: Travel award deadline is 19 Aug, Abstract submissions due 31 Aug, Early Bird registration ends 21 Sept.
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Welcome to new member Mariko Bennett, MD PhD! She studies how cytokine signaling shapes brain macrophage function in neurological disease at UPenn/CHOP → signals.cytokinesociety.org/2026/08/28/n...
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Welcome New Member: Mariko Bennett, MD PhD
Mariko Bennett is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania and a leukodystrophy neurologist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Heading to Cytokines 2026? Glasgow has Mackintosh architecture, great live music, top food, and the Highlands nearby. Here's why you'll want extra days in town → 2026.cytokinesociety.org/top-6-reason...
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Top 6 Reasons to Visit Glasgow this October
An insider’s guide to Glasgow curated by ECR Committee Member Ruby Dawson, University of Adelaide, Australia 1. Stunning architecture and design Glasgow is celebrated for its striking mix of…
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Cytokines 2027 keynote: CAR-T pioneer Dr. Carl June, plus 27 countries already registered. Read President Curt Horvath's message on two new Council-approved frameworks → buff.ly/nXDS4zu
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President's Message: Glasgow Welcomes You and Two New Frameworks for the Future Take Shape
Looking forward to seeing you in Glasgow! The Cytokine Society exists to serve its members and to advance cytokine science on a global stage. Our annual meeting is the most visible and engaging…
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Congrats to our Immediate Past President Sarah Gaffen, named incoming Director of Manchester's Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation! → signals.cytokinesociety.org/2026/08/28/g...
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Sarah Gaffen Named Incoming Director of Manchester's Lydia Becker Institute
Sarah Gaffen, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, has been named the incoming director of the Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation at the University of Manchester.
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Congrats to the Cytokine Society's newly elected 2026 leaders! Thank you to everyone who ran this year. Meet the winners → buff.ly/U1vPQzY
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The Cytokine Society Announces 2026 Leadership Election Results
The Cytokine Society is pleased to announce the results of its 2026 leadership elections. We congratulate our newly elected leaders and extend our sincere thanks to all candidates who offered their…
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Call for Papers: JICR's Special Issue on AI in Interferon & Cytokine Biology — ML for cytokine network modeling, single-cell/spatial omics, predictive immunology & more. Deadline Oct 1, 2026. Submit: buff.ly/mA9Fy5F
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Early start at Cytokines 2026: two bonus guest symposia Sun Oct 18 (1–2:30pm) — the Lupus Forum and Cytokine Receptor Signaling & Therapeutics. Included with registration: buff.ly/ITX1fEi #Cytokines2026
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
New for early-career researchers at Cytokines 2026: Mon panel on careers beyond the bench (VC, grants, journalism, pharma); Tue panel on academia-industry partnerships & commercialization. Open to all delegates. 2026.cytokinesociety.org/scientific-p... #Cytokines2026
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Call for Papers: JICR's Special Issue on Cytokines in Sports Medicine — injury repair, biomarkers, rehab, cytokine-targeted therapies. Deadline Nov 30, 2026. Submit: buff.ly/5dh9RCW
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The Cytokine Society announces inaugural Orion Awardees: Kenta Yamamoto (Univ of Pittsburgh) and Shachee Swaraj (Indian Institute of Science). They’ll present novel work at Cytokines 2026 in Glasgow. Read more: buff.ly/Ogbaiek #Cytokines
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Introducing the Inaugural Orion Award Winners
The Cytokine Society Introducing the Inaugural Orion Award Winners Awards
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Congratulations @licona-limonlab.bsky.social and @eugecc.bsky.social! Nice work.
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Emmanuelle Genoyer @immunuelle.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology at UF is hiring a virologist! Come be my colleague and join a fantastic fun virology community! We have two positions open in virology (and genetics too!) please share if you know anyone interested. jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/679645/a...
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Assistant / Associate / Professor - Virology, RNA virus, emerging viruses - University of Florida, Gainesville job with University of Florida | 679645
Two tenure-track positions at the ranks of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Virology.
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
⏰ Just 66 days to Cytokines 2026! 📍 Glasgow | October 18–21, 2026 🏨 Book hotel by Aug. 21 for the best rates & availability. Join the global cytokine community for novel science, dynamic networking, & the launch of our new brand. Will be memorable! 2026.cytokinesociety.org #Cytokines2026 #Immunology
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Countdown to Cytokines 2026 — Glasgow Glasgow, here we come! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Cytokines 2026 | Oct 18–21 | Glasgow, Scotland Abstract deadline: May 15 | Early-bird reg: June 26 🔬 500+ scientists. One unforgettable meeting. Bookmark it 👉 2026.cytokinesociety.org #Cytokines2026 #CytokineSociety
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Remembering Andrew Larner We're saddened to share the passing of Dr. Andrew C. Larner (1952–2025). A pioneer in interferon signaling & STAT protein research, Andy leaves behind a profound scientific legacy and the memory of an exceptional mentor. Read the tribute: buff.ly/AI54Bl1 #CytokineSociety
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In Memoriam: Remembering Dr. Andrew C. Larner (1952–2025) - Biweekly newsletter of The Cytokine Society
The Cytokine Society lost one of its luminary scientists, Dr. Andrew C. Larner on November 23, 2025. Dr. Larner was Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Virginia Commonwealth University...
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Member Highlight — Jason Weinstein Meet Jason Weinstein 👋 Rutgers immunologist decoding IL-21 and B cell dynamics in infection & autoimmunity. Also: confirmed baseball fan who views the immune system as the ultimate team sport ⚾🏆 Read his story: buff.ly/TbhWhGF #CytokineSociety #Immunology
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Meet Jason Weinstein: Decoding the Dialogue Between T and B Cells - Biweekly newsletter of The Cytokine Society
Jason Weinstein (Rutgers University) has built his career on understanding how Tfh cell-derived cytokines — including the notoriously finicky IL-21 — regulate B cell responses in both infection and...
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Call for Cytokine Society Leadership Nominations Want to help steer the future of cytokine science? 🔬 Nominations are open for Secretary, Council Members & Nominations Committee roles in @cytokinesociety.bsky.social. Self-noms welcome! Deadline: April 30, 2026 👉 buff.ly/b94FJHQ #CytokineSociety
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Help Shape the Future of The Cytokine Society — Nominations Now Open - Biweekly newsletter of The Cytokine Society
The Cytokine Society Nominating Committee is looking for engaged members ready to step into leadership. Nominations for multiple positions are open now.
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
TLR7/8 Science Highlight New checkpoint identified in TLR7/8 innate immune sensing 🧬 Gantier lab (Hudson Inst/Monash) found 2′-O-methyl-guanosine fragments suppress TLR7/8 — with links to autoimmunity & new therapeutic possibilities. Full interview 👉️ buff.ly/mPi52fK #Immunology #CytokineSociety
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New Checkpoint in TLR7/8 Sensing Rewrites Innate Immune Rules - Biweekly newsletter of The Cytokine Society
A study from the Gantier lab (Hudson Institute/Monash University), published in Nature Immunology, reveals that naturally occurring 2′-O-methyl-guanosine RNA fragments act as potent antagonists of TLR7...
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Young Investigator Award Nominations ⏰Deadline alert! Nominations close April 3, 2026. Know a rising star in cytokine research? Nominate them (or yourself!) for awards including Regeneron YI, Fleischmann, Proudfoot, Pestka & Pfizer awards. Nominate here 👉 buff.ly/fe2yzXG #CytokineSociety
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
🌟 Know a rising star in cytokine research? Nominate them for a Young Investigator Award by April 3, 2026! Self-nominations welcome. 4 awards available, including the Regeneron YI Award. Submit here: buff.ly/Cfj68n8 #CytokineSociety #Cytokines2026 #YoungInvestigator
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
🔬 Abstract submissions are OPEN for #Cytokines2026 in Glasgow! Deadline: May 15, 2026. Student/postdoc members can apply for travel awards at submission. Submit now: 2026.cytokinesociety.org/call-for-abs... #CytokineSociety #Immunology
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Call for Abstracts - Cytokines 2026
Click here to submit your abstract IMPORTANT DATES Event Date Abstract Submission deadline (Student/PostDoc Travel Award application) Friday,15 May, 2026, 23:59 GMT Notification to submitters…
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
🏅 Huge congrats to our Cytokine Society members honored by ASM & AAI! Fellows, Distinguished Fellows & award recipients — including Akiko Iwasaki, Sarah Gaffen, Jenny Ting & more. We're proud they're a part of our community! 🎉 #CytokineSociety #Immunology
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
🧬 This month's member highlight: Peter Murray from @MaxPlanck explores immune regulation, metabolism & even snake venom enzymes. Outside the lab? He's mastering recipes & traveling the world. 🍽️✈️ Read his interview: buff.ly/A5Mk7Ek #CytokineSociety #MemberHighlight
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
🔬 Abstract submissions are OPEN for #Cytokines2026 in Glasgow! Deadline: May 15, 2026. Student/postdoc members can apply for travel awards at submission. Submit now: 2026.cytokinesociety.org/call-for-abs... #CytokineSociety #Immunology
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Call for Abstracts - Cytokines 2026
Click here to submit your abstract IMPORTANT DATES Event Date Abstract Submission deadline (Student/PostDoc Travel Award application) Friday,15 May, 2026, 23:59 GMT Notification to submitters…
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
📣 Nominate a colleague for a @CytokineSociety.bsky.social Senior Career Award! Deadline: March 6, 2026. Awards span excellence in research, mentorship & service. Members only — join or renew to nominate: buff.ly/Dh1xaov #CytokineSociety #Cytokines2026
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Meet Anna-Lena Neehus, 2025 Proudfoot Award winner. Anna-Lena's research at Boston Children's focuses on CCR2 and how genetic variation shapes immune cell development. Her work spans from phagocyte biology to B cell lymphopenia and leukemia. Read more buff.ly/uzZscMP #AwardWinner #WomenInScience
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Meet the 2025 Amanda Proudfoot Award Winner Anna-Lena Neehus: From CCR2 Research to B Cell Development - Biweekly newsletter of the International Cytokine & Interferon Society
I am a postdoctoral researcher at Boston Children’s Hospital in the laboratory of Vijay Sankaran, where I study how human genetic variation shapes immune cell development and function. My scientific...
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Save the date: Cytokines 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland - Oct 18-21, 2026 Key dates: → Abstract deadline: May 15 → Early-bird registration ends: June 26 → Notifications: Mid-June Reach out if you're interested in volunteering to review abstracts or more! buff.ly/n7n1tU7 #Cytokines2026
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Home - Cytokines 2026
Local Organizing Committee Simon A. Jones, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UK, meeting co-chair Iain McInnes, University of Glasgow, UK, meeting co-chair Clare Bryant, University of Cambridge, UK…
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Know someone doing amazing cytokine research? Nominate them for an award! Nominations are open for multiple awards recognizing excellence in our field. Senior award deadline is March 6, young investigator awards due April 3. Let's celebrate the work that's pushing our field forward.
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Recognizing Excellence: Nominate a Colleague for a Prestigious ICIS Award - Biweekly newsletter of the International Cytokine & Interferon Society
Celebrating Achievements Across Career Stages The Cytokine Society is proud to honor outstanding contributions to the field of cytokine and interferon research through its comprehensive awards program....
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
2026 is packed with opportunities for Cytokine Society members: → Award nominations are open → Leadership elections for 8 positions → Conference in Glasgow this October Exciting times ahead for our community! #TheCytokineSociety #ScienceNews
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2026: A Year of Growth and Impact for The Cytokine Society - Biweekly newsletter of the International Cytokine & Interferon Society
As we welcome 2026, our community enters an exciting new chapter. Following our members' overwhelming approval, the International Cytokine & Interferon Society (ICIS) officially becomes The Cytokine Society—a...
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
A Life with Cytokines: ICIS honors Dr. Tada Taniguchi—a true pioneer whose vision shaped the cytokine field. His work continues to inspire researchers around the world. Read how one scientist's dedication changed immunology research forever. buff.ly/WvEehBL #CytokineResearch #Immunology
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Seattle Wrap Cytokines2025 in Seattle brought Nobel & Lasker laureates together with our community. Thanks to everyone who made it special: signals.cytokinesociety.org/2025/11/16/c... #Cytokines2025
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Clinical Trials. New trials on our radar: cytokines in C-section pain management, non-intensive chemo responses, and IL-1 inhibition in breast cancer. Full list: signals.cytokinesociety.org/category/cli... #ClinicalTrials
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Member Highlight: Meet Dominic Ritacco, ICIS-Pfizer award winner studying how non-immune cells fight pathogens. Plus: his favorite cytokine AND macaron tips. Read the interview: buff.ly/x2pCKaV #MemberSpotlight
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Cytokines 2026 in Glasgow (Oct 18-21) has an incredible Scientific Organizing Committee! Simon Jones, Iain McInnes, Clare Bryant, Clare Lloyd, and Luke O'Neill creating the program. This one's going to be special. Details: 2026.cytokinesociety.org
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
It's official! Starting 2026, we're The Cytokine Society. Simpler name, same great science. Members will help shape our new look this year. Learn more about how we got here: buff.ly/VgnKVQX #CytokineSociety
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Strategic Rebranding Initiative Rolled Out at Annual Members' Business Meeting
International Cytokine & Interferon Society Strategic Rebranding Initiative Rolled Out at Annual Members' Business Meeting Front Page Post
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
New President Curt Horvath shares 25 years with The Cytokine Society—from his first Amsterdam meeting to leading our community today. Read his vision for what's next: buff.ly/M3dz6O8 #CytokineResearch #SciComm
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
This #GivingTuesday, invest in the next generation of cytokine researchers. Today, on Giving Tuesday, we invite you support the ICIS trainee travel awards. Your contribution supports student/trainee scholarships that open doors for the next generation. Donate here:
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Tax Deductible Donations to Support Trainees in Cytokine & Interferon Research
Want to play a pivotal role in inspiring the next wave of innovation in cytokine research? Make a donation today Donate Click donate ⇑ to make your donation   ICIS ...
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Partner News: FOCIS has a bench-to-bedside course happening March 2026 in Colorado! 🏔️ Best part? Faculty actually STAY at the venue so you can corner them with questions outside lectures. Strategic networking opportunity unlocked! buff.ly/XOlIWl5 #FOCIS #ImmunologyEducation #NetworkingGoals
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Advanced Course in Basic & Translational Immunology - FOCIS
Join the Advanced Course in Immunology, covering innate immunity, B cells, T cells, dendritic cells, cytokines, and mucosal immunity.
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Attending Cytokines 2025? Don't miss the amazing guest symposia sponsored by the Korean Association Immunology GLAMP Multidimensional Genomics Research Center on Sun, Nov. 2 INCLUDED in your registration! Reg opens 12:00pm, symposia at 1:00pm local time. Not registered? seattle.cytokinesociety.org
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
"One of the best meetings I've attended in the past 10 years" "I absolutely plan to come again" Don't take our word for it - past attendees are NOT playing about how good Cytokines meetings are! Register online or on-site 👀https://buff.ly/qKyoiTi #Cytokines2025 #TestimonialsAreReal #FOMO
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Reading list drop! 📚 Fresh reviews on: - AhR as a therapeutic target (redemption arc!) - Phosphoinositide kinases in cancer - IL-37 doing its alarmin thing buff.ly/hqy16wQ Curated by Dr. Zhian Chen. Weekend science reading sorted! #ResearchReviews #IL37 #WeekendReading #ScienceNerd
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
CRISPR + CAR-T + strategic cytokine delivery = chef's kiss 👨🍳💋 Kah Min Yap is engineering safer cancer immunotherapy by making IL-12 and IL-2 hit ONLY the tumors. No systemic toxicity, just targeted destruction. This is the future, folks! buff.ly/YFF4c4Z #CARTTherapy #CRISPR #SmartImmunotherapy
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
New leadership incoming! 🎊 Welcome to Karen Mossman (President-Elect), Elia Tait Wojno (Treasurer), Patrick Han (Councilor for Inclusion/Training), and Javier Mora (Nominations Committee). The future of Cytokine Society is in great hands! buff.ly/AtuEynO #CytokineSociety #NewLeadership #FreshFaces
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
🚨 PROCRASTINATORS UNITE 🚨 This Friday (Oct 17) is literally your LAST CHANCE to: - Register online (or wait in line on-site like a chump) - Get hotel at conference rates Stop reading this and go register! buff.ly/SCpgNih #Cytokines2025 #FinalWarning #StopProcrastinating #DoItNow
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Clinical trials are getting INTERESTING 👀 Memory-like NK cells for ovarian cancer? IL-18 CAR-T for leukemia? The translational game is strong right now. Full list: signals.cytokinesociety.org/clinical-tri... #ClinicalTrials #TranslationalResearch #ImmunoOncology #ScienceToPatients
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Clinical Trials - Biweekly newsletter of the International Cytokine & Interferon Society
Updated monthly, these posts spotlight trials of interest to cytokine researchers from ClinicalTrials.gov. The website is maintained by the National Library of Medicine,
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Stephanie Flores @icis-stephanie.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Innate immune memory is wild 🧠 Alexander Lercher from Rockefeller dives into how cells remember past infections and prep for future ones. Type I interferon doing way more than just fighting viruses! Full interview: buff.ly/5TKEJ9o #CytokineSociety #ImmuneMemory #TypeIInterferon #CellsHaveMemoriesToo
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Member Highlight: Alexander Lercher on Innate Immune Memory and Real-World Microbe Responses - Biweekly newsletter of the International Cytokine & Interferon Society
My name is Alexander Lercher, and I am currently a Postdoc in the lab of Charlie Rice at Rockefeller University in New York, and I am particularly excited about studying immune responses in the context...
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