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AAI is a professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within immunology and related disciplines, fostering the interchange of ideas and information among scientists, and promoting a better understanding of the field.
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Join a community of thousands of dedicated immunologists who are shaping the future of the field. We would be honored if you joined us today: www.aai.org/Membership.

#AAImembership #Immunology
Today is #WorldScienceDay! AAI celebrates the vital role of science in advancing peace & development. By strengthening scientific collaboration and awareness, we drive progress in global health, sustainability, and the understanding of the immune system, for the benefit of all societies.
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
💪The AAI Intro to Computational Immunology Course Part 2 covers advanced topics like:
➡️ High-Dimensional Flow Data Analysis
➡️ Bulk RNA-seq & Single Cell Genomics
➡️ Immune Modeling
➡️ Reproducible Figure Generation

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#AAIcourses
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Connect with a global network of immunologists and expand your professional horizons. As an AAI member, you belong to a community of like-minded researchers who are passionate about advancing the field. Join or renew today: www.aai.org/Membership.

#AAImembership #Networking #Immunology
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Closing out #SITC2025 is AAI member Jayadev Mavuluri, PhD, as they present at (Session 301) Presidential Session at 8:00 AM ET on "Empowering CD19 CART therapy precision editing on CD19 in primary B cells to prevent prolonged B cell aplasia in B-ALL patients." #CAR_T (Potomac Ballroom)
November 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Don't miss Bernard A. Fox, PhD, in Concurrent Session 207c: The Dark Genome: Making Cryptic Epitopes Actionable. Another must-see AAI member talk at #SITC2025!
November 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Fascinating cross-disciplinary research! AAI member Edward M. Behrens, MD, links Rheumatologic Disease with Cancer. Plus, Juan R Cubillos-Ruiz, PhD, discusses Cytoskeletal Control of T Cell Metabolic Fitness. #SITC2025
November 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Part 1 Focus: Computational Immunology Fundamentals! Start with the basics: intro to bioinformatics, basic stats, & machine learning. Then dive into data analysis: transcriptomics, TCR/BCR, spatial transcriptomics, and imaging data. The foundation you need!
https://ow.ly/U5qN50XoqTr #AAIcourses
November 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Catch AAI at #SITC2025! Stop by Booth 639. Ready to advance your career? Learn how AAI supports the #Immunology community through:

• Cutting-edge journals
• Details about IMMUNOLOGY2026™ and our call for abstracts
• Membership benefits and networking

Let's connect!
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The AAI Beanie is officially the must-have accessory of #SITC2025! We're rocking ours—are you? 😎 Stop by Booth 639 before 7:00 PM ET to grab one and be winter-ready. Don't miss out!
November 7, 2025 at 11:20 PM
If you're at #SiTC2025, stop by AAI's booth #639 and meet our Director of Membership, Jill Treby! You can also enter to win an awesome AAI Beanie and learn more about AAI, our Journals, and membership benefits. See you soon!
November 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Tune in for an important Concurrent Session 106c: Immunoprevention, Immune Interception at 1:45 PM ET in the Maryland Ballroom with AAI members (co-chair) Robert Samstein, MD, PhD, and Olivera Finn, PhD, presenting their "MUC1 Vaccine Targets Pre-Cancer: The Path to Primary Prevention." #SITC2025
November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Join a community of thousands of dedicated immunologists who are shaping the future of the field. We would be honored if you joined us today: www.aai.org/Membership.

#AAImembership #Immunology
November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Calling all #SITC2025 attendees! Have you stopped by AAI Booth 639 in the exhibit hall yet? We are raffling off 40 AAI beanies throughout the conference. Stay warm and avoid being as cold as your flow cytometry reagents this winter!
November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🧬 Ready to master bioinformatics & computational skills? The AAI Intro to Computational Immunology Course is open for registration! Learn on demand: machine learning, scRNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, and more. Register by December 8: https://ow.ly/fm1G50XoqJY.
November 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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The JI and @immunohorizons.bsky.social are looking for a biostatistics editor! This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of immunological research by ensuring the statistical rigor and methodological soundness of published work. Learn more: ow.ly/qYic50Xmu4V.
November 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Check out Dr. Daniel Abate-Daga's abstract presentation (369) on "Chimeric antigen receptor-engineered TIL (CAR-TIL) show potent tumor recognition and greater tumor infiltration than conventional CAR-T cells” at #SITC2025
November 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Join Session 103 at 9:40 AM ET to listen to AAI President Uli von Andrian, MD, PhD, speaking on "More Than Just a Symptom: Pain Sensation in Inflammation and Cancer" #SITC2025 (Potomac Ballroom)
November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Headed to #SITC2025? Make AAI Booth #639 your first stop! Explore the latest in immunology research with our journals (@jimmunology.bsky.social and ImmunoHorizons), discover essential career resources like educational courses, and connect with our team about AAI membership. We can’t wait to see you!
November 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
If you’re at #SITC2025 this week, stop by the AAI Booth 639! Learn about our #Immunology journals (The Journal of Immunology and ImmunoHorizons), our annual meeting #IMMUNOLOGY2026, and AAI membership. We can't wait to connect in person! #CancerImmunotherapy
November 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
AAI sends its sincere thanks to our incredible members who shared their expertise during the Pre-Conference Sessions and those presenting throughout the #SITC2025 program. Your passion for #immunology is inspiring!
November 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Researchers found that exogenous type I interferons, a major downstream product of STING activation, also upregulate CCL22 in cancer cells via a STING-dependent mechanism and that exogenous IFN-β can directly activate STING. Learn more in ImmunoHorizons: ow.ly/C11i50Xmw7h
Tumor cells upregulate CCL22 in a STING-dependent manner in response to paracrine factors released by STING-activated myeloid cells and type I interferons
Abstract. Immunosuppressive elements within the tumor microenvironment include both regulatory T cells (Tregs) and M2 macrophages. A well-described mechani
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November 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Woodchucks are naturally affected by Woodchuck Hepatitis Virus, with disease progression very similar to hepatitis B in people. This review in the special collection on nontraditional animal models discusses the huge impact of this animal model.

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Immunological aspects of naturally occurring model of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, hepatitis B, and HBV-associated hepatocellular carcinoma in the American woodchuck Marmota monax
Abstract. Infection of eastern North American woodchucks (Marmota monax) with woodchuck hepatitis virus (WHV) represents the most valuable immunopathogenic
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November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Researchers found that exogenous type I interferons, a major downstream product of STING activation, also upregulate CCL22 in cancer cells via a STING-dependent mechanism and that exogenous IFN-β can directly activate STING. Learn more in ImmunoHorizons: ow.ly/C11i50Xmw7h
November 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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As part of the special collection on non-traditional animal models, researchers discuss how understanding immunity in a range of large animals can expand awareness of immunological processes critical for the maintenance of human health. Learn more: ow.ly/bCtV50Xmt0s.
Contributions of large and agricultural animal models to immunology
Abstract. While studies with laboratory rodent models have defined molecular and cellular components of the human immune system, experiments in these small
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November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
AAI members, your voice matters! Register for our AAI Town Hall to hear from CEO Loretta Doan, Ph.D. & President Uli von Andrian, M.D., on key AAI Governance updates. Attend on November 6 to ask questions live or provide feedback.

🔗 Register now: ow.ly/n1O750XkycR.
November 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM