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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 3h

Every peanut allergy test checks for one specific name: Ara h 2, defined by IUIS's Allergen Nomenclature Sub-Committee. Learn more: iuis.org/committees/nom/nomenclature-sub-committees/allergen-nomenclature-sc/ #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

One week to go, and October 8 is World Sight Day. Five speakers on immunotherapy in eye disease: ocular surface disease, uveitis, AMD, and the eye-brain immune axis. Free to attend. Register: loom.ly/x1yU2EM #ImmunologyWithoutBorders #ImmunoHub #WorldSightDay

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🔬 Live today: Victor Sojo (University of Melbourne) on leadership for professionals. 10pm UTC (4pm Mexico City, 7pm NY, +1d 8am Melbourne). Free on YouTube, no registration. 🌎 loom.ly/5a6qB9s #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🔬 Three Leadership Academy webinars are live, nearly 1,100 views combined. Catch up this weekend before Victor Sojo on Sep 29. Free on the SMI YouTube channel. loom.ly/MBkn6Hs #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🔬 One week out: Victor Sojo (University of Melbourne) on leadership for professionals. Sep 29, 10pm UTC (4pm Mexico City, 7pm NY, +1d 8am Melbourne). Free on YouTube, no registration. 🌎 loom.ly/5a6qB9s #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The eye and the brain share immune privilege — and the consequences when it breaks down. One of four angles at the IUIS ITH webinar on ocular immunology, October 8. loom.ly/x1yU2EM #ImmunologyWithoutBorders #Immunology #Immunohub

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🔬 "I joined the Junior Community because I needed a community myself." Marion Brunck, JCC Co-Chair, on moving countries and finding that science moves forward through people. Full spotlight: loom.ly/2Y0QIEI 🌎 #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Complement dysregulation. Myeloid infiltration. Spatial immune architecture. The immune mechanisms driving eye disease are as varied as the conditions. IUIS ITH webinar, October 8. loom.ly/x1yU2EM #ImmunologyWithoutBorders #Immunology #Immunohub

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🔬 Live today: Fred Ramsdell, 2025 Nobel Laureate, on new approaches to treating autoimmune disease. 2pm UTC (8am Mexico City, 10am NY, 4pm Paris). Free, on YouTube, no registration. 🌎 loom.ly/5a6qB9s #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🔬 Live today: Camila Coehlo and Carolina Lucas on building a research career away from home. 2pm UTC (8am Mexico City, 10am NY, 4pm Paris). Free, on YouTube, no registration. 🌎 loom.ly/5a6qB9s #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Working at the intersection of immunology and ophthalmology? IUIS ITH webinar on ocular immunology and therapeutic targeting, October 8, 12–2 PM CEST. loom.ly/x1yU2EM #ImmunologyWithoutBorders #Immunology #Immunohub

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

October: ocular immunology. November: sex differences in immunity. The IUIS webinar calendar is full through the end of the year. Everything on #ImmunoHub: loom.ly/ZPwIVCQ #ImmunologyWithoutBorders #Immunology

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🔬 The JCC runs several programs at once, and the Leadership Academy webinar series is one. Sep 10: Camila Coehlo and Carolina Lucas on research abroad. Sep 11: Fred Ramsdell (2025 Nobel Laureate) on autoimmune disease. Free on YouTube. 🌎 loom.ly/5a6qB9s #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The IUIS QAS webinar on autoantibody standardization is now free on demand on #ImmunoHub. Why does inter-laboratory variability persist, and can AI help? Watch: loom.ly/ZPwIVCQ #ImmunologyWithoutBorders #Immunoassays

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🔬 Missed it live? Navigating Leadership: Insights from Leaders in Immunology, the first webinar in the Leadership Academy series, with Yasmine Belkaid and Miriam Merad, is now up on demand. loom.ly/Ble6KDo #ImmunologyWithoutBorders #JuniorCommunity #LeadershipAcademy

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🔴 Happening today. Join Prof. Luis Andrade and Dr. May Choi for a discussion on standardization, harmonization, and AI in autoantibody testing. 🕑 14:00 CET 🔗 loom.ly/0Lavopw

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Live today: Yasmine Belkaid and Miriam Merad on navigating leadership in immunology. 2pm UTC (8am Mexico City, 10am NY, 4pm Paris). Free, on YouTube (Sociedad Mexicana de Inmunologia), no registration. loom.ly/5a6qB9s #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

C5, defined by IUIS's Complement Nomenclature Sub-Committee, is the target of eculizumab, the first complement inhibitor drug ever approved. Learn more: loom.ly/zWBTzJs #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

One week out: Yasmine Belkaid and Miriam Merad open the Leadership Academy webinar series, Aug 25, 2pm UTC. Navigating Leadership: Insights from Leaders in Immunology. Live on YouTube (Sociedad Mexicana de Inmunologia), open to all, no registration. loom.ly/5a6qB9s #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🌍 Reliable diagnostics depend on reliable testing. Join us on 26 August for a discussion on the future of autoantibody standardization. 🔗 loom.ly/0Lavopw

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The FIMSA Junior Community just held its first meeting, the third regional network under the IUIS Junior Community after yEFIS and ALACI. Early career researchers are building this network themselves, one region at a time. loom.ly/2RgWosI #JuniorCommunity

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🤖 Can AI help improve consistency in autoantibody testing? Join Dr. May Choi on 26 August to explore the future of AI-assisted interpretation. 🔗 loom.ly/0Lavopw

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Age-associated B cells (ABCs) can predict poor vaccine response in cancer patients. IUIS's B and Plasma Cell Nomenclature Sub-Committee works to define this population consistently across studies. Learn more: loom.ly/vK1eiJ8 #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

ISC's open letter calls on the next UN Secretary-General to make science a standing pillar of global governance, not just an emergency resource. IUIS, an ISC partner since 1976, supports it. loom.ly/kyTuEF4 #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

AAI condemned continued attacks on Dr. Anthony Fauci and the politicization of science. IUIS Past President Miriam Merad has said it plainly: "This is not simply a U.S. issue. It is a global crisis." IUIS stands behind AAI. Read AAI's full statement: loom.ly/aIxeYkU #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🔬 Why is standardization in autoantibody testing still such a challenge? Join Prof. Luis Andrade on 26 August as he explores current harmonization efforts. 🔗 loom.ly/0Lavopw

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

A five-part leadership webinar series starts Aug 25, leading into the 1st IUIS Leadership Academy. Speakers include Yasmine Belkaid, Miriam Merad, Fred Ramsdell. Free, live on YouTube (Sociedad Mexicana de Inmunología), no registration. loom.ly/Ble6KDo #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

This week, the world celebrates breastfeeding. The IUIS webinar on the immunology behind it is now free on demand on #ImmunoHub: loom.ly/ZPwIVCQ #ImmunologyWithoutBorders #Breastfeeding

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

CCR8, a target for several cancer immunotherapies, just got a formal number from IUIS's CD Nomenclature Sub-Committee: CD198. Learn more: loom.ly/tKPYLl0 #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

€2.5M Else Kröner Fresenius Prize for Medical Research 2027 is open for nominations, focused on cell-based immunotherapies. €500K to the winner, €2M for future research. Nominations close Aug 27, 2026. loom.ly/sZsajsQ #ImmunologyPrizes #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Today at 4 PM CEST, just ahead of World Breastfeeding Week: IUIS webinar on the immunology of breastfeeding. Can't make it live? Register and get the recording first. loom.ly/c2vEBOw #ImmunologyWithoutBorders #Breastfeeding

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Turns out IUIS had two names for one thing: the Early Career Committee (the governing board) and the Junior Community (everyone else). Most people just called it "JC" and never noticed the difference. Now it's official: Junior Community Committee (JCC). 🌍https://loom.ly/tAPmmEc

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Fic c 7 just joined the global allergen registry. IUIS's Allergen Nomenclature Sub-Committee reviewed and defined it. Learn more: iuis.org/committees/nom/nomenclature-sub-committees/allergen-nomenclature-sc/ #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

4 days left. One Travel4Expertise recipient took a research stay abroad while her child stayed in school at home: "This gave me peace of mind and allowed me to fully focus on my work." Up to $1,500. Closes July 31. loom.ly/0pD108k #GlobalImmunology #GenderEquity

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Nominations for the 2026 John Maddox Prize close Aug 2. It recognizes researchers who've stood up for science and evidence in public debate, often against real opposition. Two categories: main prize and Early Career Award. Self-nominations welcome. loom.ly/mA9OARo #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

South African start-ups and research groups: GIZ's SAVax Innovation Challenge is open. Two €75,000 grants for women's health diagnostics or pharmaceutical solutions in LMICs. Deadline 31 Aug 2026. loom.ly/sbA4IVU #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

One week to go. IUIS webinar on the immunology of breastfeeding, July 30, 4–5 PM CEST, just ahead of World Breastfeeding Week. Register: loom.ly/c2vEBOw #ImmunologyWithoutBorders #Breastfeeding

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

9 days left. You've found the training, secured the opportunity. IUIS's Travel4Expertise grant covers childcare, elder care, or companion travel, up to $1,500, so care responsibilities don't decide who gets to go. Closes July 31. loom.ly/0pD108k #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

SAGER guidelines: 1.4M+ accesses, 1,800+ citations, adopted by WHO, Nature, The Lancet. The IUIS Council has now adopted them too, joining SAGER@10 via its Gender Equity Committee. loom.ly/bZZFk2Y #SAGER10

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🧪 Autoantibodies are essential biomarkers in autoimmune diseases. How can we ensure test results remain consistent across assays and laboratories? Join us on 26 August. 🔗 loom.ly/0Lavopw

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

What does a mother's immune system do during breastfeeding? More than most people realize. The immunology of breastfeeding July 30, 4–5 PM CEST. Register: loom.ly/c2vEBOw #ImmunologyWithoutBorders #Breastfeeding

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The IUIS Immunological Alert on Ebola starts today, 4 PM CEST. Chiara Montaldo, Marco Cavaleri, Marie-Roseline Belizaire. Free to attend. Register: loom.ly/J7_bW8g #ImmunologyWithoutBorders #Ebola

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The results are in! 🏆 🌍 International Award - Sociedad Argentina de Inmunología - Sociedad Mexicana de Inmunología - Sociedad Boliviana de Inmunología 🇪🇺 European Award - SCI & SEI - SPI, ySPI, NGI & ÖGAI - SIICA And there's more… 🧡 (1/2) #DayofImmunology #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🧬 The immunology community will gather in Osaka this November. The 55th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Immunology (Nov 17–19, 2026) features international symposia, clinical links, and early-career sessions. loom.ly/_4_h1G0 #ImmunologyWithoutBorders #JSI2026 #GlobalImmunology

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Chiara Montaldo has managed Ebola outbreaks with MSF. On June 23 she talks through what that actually involves, from treatment centers to community trust. Plus vaccines and therapeutics with Marco Cavaleri. Register: loom.ly/J7_bW8g #ImmunologyWithoutBorders #Ebola

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🌍 Training opportunities can shape a research career. The Travel4Expertise Grant for Caregivers helps researchers access them by supporting caregiving costs while they are away. 📩 Apply by July 31 🔗 loom.ly/0pD108k #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Ebola is back in the headlines. On June 23, IUIS convenes an Immunological Alert: MSF field experience, vaccines, therapeutics, and open Q&A. Free to attend. Register: loom.ly/J7_bW8g #ImmunologyWithoutBorders #Ebola

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

🧬 Working at the intersection of immunology and complex disorders? AMRS 2026 takes place Nov 5–7, 2026, in Sitges, Barcelona. Focus on high-support autism, neuro-immunology, genomics & care models. 🔗 loom.ly/Zfou_u8 #ImmunologyWithoutBorders #NeuroImmunology #AMRS2026 #GlobalHealth

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

June 23. July 30. August 26. Ebola immune response, milk immunology, autoantibody standardization. The IUIS webinar series has your summer covered. More to come. Create your free ImmunoHub account: loom.ly/ZPwIVCQ #ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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