British Society for Immunology
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Email: bsi@immunology.org
Email: bsi@immunology.org
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✨We’ve just launched our new guide to #vaccinations during #pregnancy!
Understand how immunity changes, which vaccines the NHS recommends, and how they protect both parent and baby during pregnancy and beyond.
Download a copy for trusted information: bit.ly/4fuRqVw
Understand how immunity changes, which vaccines the NHS recommends, and how they protect both parent and baby during pregnancy and beyond.
Download a copy for trusted information: bit.ly/4fuRqVw
Dive into the molecular mechanisms of macrophage function in health and disease! From inflammation to phagocytosis, antigen presentation & innate–adaptive crosstalk, don’t miss this session with Prof Jelena Bezbradica Mirkovic and Prof Andrew Clark at #BSI25
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4a5iBp1
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4a5iBp1
November 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Dive into the molecular mechanisms of macrophage function in health and disease! From inflammation to phagocytosis, antigen presentation & innate–adaptive crosstalk, don’t miss this session with Prof Jelena Bezbradica Mirkovic and Prof Andrew Clark at #BSI25
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4a5iBp1
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4a5iBp1
How do cells, and even organisms, talk to each other?
Join 'The role of extracellular vesicles in immune cross talk' at #BSI25 to discover how EVs transfer signals that shape immunity across tissues, environments and even species.
Organised by @bsi-midlands.bsky.social
Join 'The role of extracellular vesicles in immune cross talk' at #BSI25 to discover how EVs transfer signals that shape immunity across tissues, environments and even species.
Organised by @bsi-midlands.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
How do cells, and even organisms, talk to each other?
Join 'The role of extracellular vesicles in immune cross talk' at #BSI25 to discover how EVs transfer signals that shape immunity across tissues, environments and even species.
Organised by @bsi-midlands.bsky.social
Join 'The role of extracellular vesicles in immune cross talk' at #BSI25 to discover how EVs transfer signals that shape immunity across tissues, environments and even species.
Organised by @bsi-midlands.bsky.social
💭 What’s in a #vaccine?
Our infographic shows the ingredients in a #vaccine & helps explain this important question!
Download and share it here 👉 https://bit.ly/49hj0Ex
Our infographic shows the ingredients in a #vaccine & helps explain this important question!
Download and share it here 👉 https://bit.ly/49hj0Ex
November 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
💭 What’s in a #vaccine?
Our infographic shows the ingredients in a #vaccine & helps explain this important question!
Download and share it here 👉 https://bit.ly/49hj0Ex
Our infographic shows the ingredients in a #vaccine & helps explain this important question!
Download and share it here 👉 https://bit.ly/49hj0Ex
🧬 From immunosenescence to intervention: the role of the immune system in declining health
Explore how ageing immune systems drive inflammation, increase susceptibility to disease, and impact dementia & sarcopenia.
Join this parallel session, supported by @carinanetwork.bsky.social at #BSI25.
Explore how ageing immune systems drive inflammation, increase susceptibility to disease, and impact dementia & sarcopenia.
Join this parallel session, supported by @carinanetwork.bsky.social at #BSI25.
November 20, 2025 at 9:33 AM
🧬 From immunosenescence to intervention: the role of the immune system in declining health
Explore how ageing immune systems drive inflammation, increase susceptibility to disease, and impact dementia & sarcopenia.
Join this parallel session, supported by @carinanetwork.bsky.social at #BSI25.
Explore how ageing immune systems drive inflammation, increase susceptibility to disease, and impact dementia & sarcopenia.
Join this parallel session, supported by @carinanetwork.bsky.social at #BSI25.
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Less than 3 weeks until our final report launch event
9th Dec. (London) 10am
We will be welcoming a fantastic panel:
🌟Jo O'Leary (UKRI)
🌟Sara Mole (UCL)
🌟John Tregoning (Imperial)
🌟Katie Perry (Daphne Trust)
🌟Jennie Evans (BSI)
🌟Ilaria Meazzini (RSC)
Register here: www.carersinstemm.co.uk
9th Dec. (London) 10am
We will be welcoming a fantastic panel:
🌟Jo O'Leary (UKRI)
🌟Sara Mole (UCL)
🌟John Tregoning (Imperial)
🌟Katie Perry (Daphne Trust)
🌟Jennie Evans (BSI)
🌟Ilaria Meazzini (RSC)
Register here: www.carersinstemm.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Less than 3 weeks until our final report launch event
9th Dec. (London) 10am
We will be welcoming a fantastic panel:
🌟Jo O'Leary (UKRI)
🌟Sara Mole (UCL)
🌟John Tregoning (Imperial)
🌟Katie Perry (Daphne Trust)
🌟Jennie Evans (BSI)
🌟Ilaria Meazzini (RSC)
Register here: www.carersinstemm.co.uk
9th Dec. (London) 10am
We will be welcoming a fantastic panel:
🌟Jo O'Leary (UKRI)
🌟Sara Mole (UCL)
🌟John Tregoning (Imperial)
🌟Katie Perry (Daphne Trust)
🌟Jennie Evans (BSI)
🌟Ilaria Meazzini (RSC)
Register here: www.carersinstemm.co.uk
Sign up to our online #bioinformatics course to:
🔸Gain expert statistical analysis & #R skills
🔸Explore #omic datasets with many experimental groups & #ClinicalData in R
🔸Work on #proteomics, bulk RNA-seq & #GeoMx
Book onto the Feb 2026 course now: https://bit.ly/47kXFaC
🔸Gain expert statistical analysis & #R skills
🔸Explore #omic datasets with many experimental groups & #ClinicalData in R
🔸Work on #proteomics, bulk RNA-seq & #GeoMx
Book onto the Feb 2026 course now: https://bit.ly/47kXFaC
November 19, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Sign up to our online #bioinformatics course to:
🔸Gain expert statistical analysis & #R skills
🔸Explore #omic datasets with many experimental groups & #ClinicalData in R
🔸Work on #proteomics, bulk RNA-seq & #GeoMx
Book onto the Feb 2026 course now: https://bit.ly/47kXFaC
🔸Gain expert statistical analysis & #R skills
🔸Explore #omic datasets with many experimental groups & #ClinicalData in R
🔸Work on #proteomics, bulk RNA-seq & #GeoMx
Book onto the Feb 2026 course now: https://bit.ly/47kXFaC
Misuse and overuse of antibiotics contribute to the rise and spread of drug-resistant infections, posing a growing challenge to global health.
For #WAAW, we want to highlight why using antibiotics wisely helps protect everyone.
##AMR #AntimicrobialResistance
For #WAAW, we want to highlight why using antibiotics wisely helps protect everyone.
##AMR #AntimicrobialResistance
November 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Misuse and overuse of antibiotics contribute to the rise and spread of drug-resistant infections, posing a growing challenge to global health.
For #WAAW, we want to highlight why using antibiotics wisely helps protect everyone.
##AMR #AntimicrobialResistance
For #WAAW, we want to highlight why using antibiotics wisely helps protect everyone.
##AMR #AntimicrobialResistance
📣 Registration is open for #SIGNET26! Join immunologists from across Scotland on 11 March 2026 for a full day of research talks, networking & collaboration.
Featuring keynotes from Prof Graham Anderson & Prof Tracy Hussell!
Sign up today 👉 https://bit.ly/49VL6FA
Featuring keynotes from Prof Graham Anderson & Prof Tracy Hussell!
Sign up today 👉 https://bit.ly/49VL6FA
November 18, 2025 at 9:35 AM
📣 Registration is open for #SIGNET26! Join immunologists from across Scotland on 11 March 2026 for a full day of research talks, networking & collaboration.
Featuring keynotes from Prof Graham Anderson & Prof Tracy Hussell!
Sign up today 👉 https://bit.ly/49VL6FA
Featuring keynotes from Prof Graham Anderson & Prof Tracy Hussell!
Sign up today 👉 https://bit.ly/49VL6FA
⏳ Just a few weeks to go! Boost your #bioinformatics, data analysis & omics skills with our top-rated training course 🤩
“One of the best courses I’ve taken. I never thought R could be explained so clearly and simply!”
Starts Mon 8 December 👉 https://bit.ly/3LesjLm
“One of the best courses I’ve taken. I never thought R could be explained so clearly and simply!”
Starts Mon 8 December 👉 https://bit.ly/3LesjLm
November 17, 2025 at 10:20 AM
⏳ Just a few weeks to go! Boost your #bioinformatics, data analysis & omics skills with our top-rated training course 🤩
“One of the best courses I’ve taken. I never thought R could be explained so clearly and simply!”
Starts Mon 8 December 👉 https://bit.ly/3LesjLm
“One of the best courses I’ve taken. I never thought R could be explained so clearly and simply!”
Starts Mon 8 December 👉 https://bit.ly/3LesjLm
On #WorldDiabetesDay, we’re highlighting the science behind T1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease affecting 400,000+ people in the UK.
Our Bitesized Immunology resource shows how T cells destroy insulin-producing β-cells and how autoantibodies appear in early disease: bit.ly/3K3fa7J
Our Bitesized Immunology resource shows how T cells destroy insulin-producing β-cells and how autoantibodies appear in early disease: bit.ly/3K3fa7J
Today is #WorldDiabetesDay.
#Diabetes can affect anyone, at any stage of life.
Support at home, school, work and during pregnancy makes a real difference.
Listen, learn and show up for those living with diabetes. More info 🔗 bit.ly/4hUOjY0
#Diabetes can affect anyone, at any stage of life.
Support at home, school, work and during pregnancy makes a real difference.
Listen, learn and show up for those living with diabetes. More info 🔗 bit.ly/4hUOjY0
November 14, 2025 at 9:47 AM
On #WorldDiabetesDay, we’re highlighting the science behind T1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease affecting 400,000+ people in the UK.
Our Bitesized Immunology resource shows how T cells destroy insulin-producing β-cells and how autoantibodies appear in early disease: bit.ly/3K3fa7J
Our Bitesized Immunology resource shows how T cells destroy insulin-producing β-cells and how autoantibodies appear in early disease: bit.ly/3K3fa7J
🌿 Discover how the immune system operates in the real world!
Join Prof Amy Pedersen & Prof Andrea Graham for the session “Ecoimmunology: the immune system in context”, exploring how environment, ecology & evolution shape immunity.
🕒 Don’t miss it! #BSI25
Join Prof Amy Pedersen & Prof Andrea Graham for the session “Ecoimmunology: the immune system in context”, exploring how environment, ecology & evolution shape immunity.
🕒 Don’t miss it! #BSI25
November 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🌿 Discover how the immune system operates in the real world!
Join Prof Amy Pedersen & Prof Andrea Graham for the session “Ecoimmunology: the immune system in context”, exploring how environment, ecology & evolution shape immunity.
🕒 Don’t miss it! #BSI25
Join Prof Amy Pedersen & Prof Andrea Graham for the session “Ecoimmunology: the immune system in context”, exploring how environment, ecology & evolution shape immunity.
🕒 Don’t miss it! #BSI25
🧬 Explore how TCRs, BCRs & HLAs shape immunity in “Decoding and harnessing diversity in adaptive immune receptor repertoires.”
From omics to modelling, discover new insights driving personalised medicine & vaccine innovation. #BSI25
From omics to modelling, discover new insights driving personalised medicine & vaccine innovation. #BSI25
November 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
🧬 Explore how TCRs, BCRs & HLAs shape immunity in “Decoding and harnessing diversity in adaptive immune receptor repertoires.”
From omics to modelling, discover new insights driving personalised medicine & vaccine innovation. #BSI25
From omics to modelling, discover new insights driving personalised medicine & vaccine innovation. #BSI25
🧫How can spatial profiling reveal the hidden organisation of the immune system?
Join this parallel session at #BSI25 to explore how multi-omics and computational biology are uncovering new insights into immune cell interactions!
Register here: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Join this parallel session at #BSI25 to explore how multi-omics and computational biology are uncovering new insights into immune cell interactions!
Register here: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
November 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🧫How can spatial profiling reveal the hidden organisation of the immune system?
Join this parallel session at #BSI25 to explore how multi-omics and computational biology are uncovering new insights into immune cell interactions!
Register here: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Join this parallel session at #BSI25 to explore how multi-omics and computational biology are uncovering new insights into immune cell interactions!
Register here: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
How is our understanding of antigen presentation evolving?
Join the 'Cell to cell communication in antigen presentation' session organised by @uigimmuno.bsky.social at #BSI25 to explore new regulators, in-vivo insights, therapeutic targets & computational approaches.
https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Join the 'Cell to cell communication in antigen presentation' session organised by @uigimmuno.bsky.social at #BSI25 to explore new regulators, in-vivo insights, therapeutic targets & computational approaches.
https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
November 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
How is our understanding of antigen presentation evolving?
Join the 'Cell to cell communication in antigen presentation' session organised by @uigimmuno.bsky.social at #BSI25 to explore new regulators, in-vivo insights, therapeutic targets & computational approaches.
https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Join the 'Cell to cell communication in antigen presentation' session organised by @uigimmuno.bsky.social at #BSI25 to explore new regulators, in-vivo insights, therapeutic targets & computational approaches.
https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
🤖 AI-driven insights into immune responses
Explore how machine learning & AI are transforming vaccine research, infection studies and disease modelling in this parallel session at #BSI25.
Organised by @london-immuno.bsky.social
Explore how machine learning & AI are transforming vaccine research, infection studies and disease modelling in this parallel session at #BSI25.
Organised by @london-immuno.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
🤖 AI-driven insights into immune responses
Explore how machine learning & AI are transforming vaccine research, infection studies and disease modelling in this parallel session at #BSI25.
Organised by @london-immuno.bsky.social
Explore how machine learning & AI are transforming vaccine research, infection studies and disease modelling in this parallel session at #BSI25.
Organised by @london-immuno.bsky.social
📣 We’re thrilled to announce the 5th Scottish Immunology Groups Network symposium! #SIGNET26
🗓️ 11 March 2026
📍 Perth, Scotland
A full day of cutting-edge research, collaboration & networking across the Scottish #Immunology community. Register here: https://bit.ly/3LxUJA5
🗓️ 11 March 2026
📍 Perth, Scotland
A full day of cutting-edge research, collaboration & networking across the Scottish #Immunology community. Register here: https://bit.ly/3LxUJA5
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
📣 We’re thrilled to announce the 5th Scottish Immunology Groups Network symposium! #SIGNET26
🗓️ 11 March 2026
📍 Perth, Scotland
A full day of cutting-edge research, collaboration & networking across the Scottish #Immunology community. Register here: https://bit.ly/3LxUJA5
🗓️ 11 March 2026
📍 Perth, Scotland
A full day of cutting-edge research, collaboration & networking across the Scottish #Immunology community. Register here: https://bit.ly/3LxUJA5
🐭 Animal models for human health
Discover innovative approaches to modelling the human immune system, from wild microbiota mice, to complex organoids & diverse animal models in this parallel session at #BSI25.
Register today: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Discover innovative approaches to modelling the human immune system, from wild microbiota mice, to complex organoids & diverse animal models in this parallel session at #BSI25.
Register today: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
November 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🐭 Animal models for human health
Discover innovative approaches to modelling the human immune system, from wild microbiota mice, to complex organoids & diverse animal models in this parallel session at #BSI25.
Register today: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Discover innovative approaches to modelling the human immune system, from wild microbiota mice, to complex organoids & diverse animal models in this parallel session at #BSI25.
Register today: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
How does the immune system work within our body’s largest organ?
Join '#Immunology gets under the skin' at #BSI25 to explore how immune cells develop, interact and protect us at the skin’s surface & what new discoveries are emerging.
Registration link: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Join '#Immunology gets under the skin' at #BSI25 to explore how immune cells develop, interact and protect us at the skin’s surface & what new discoveries are emerging.
Registration link: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
November 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
How does the immune system work within our body’s largest organ?
Join '#Immunology gets under the skin' at #BSI25 to explore how immune cells develop, interact and protect us at the skin’s surface & what new discoveries are emerging.
Registration link: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Join '#Immunology gets under the skin' at #BSI25 to explore how immune cells develop, interact and protect us at the skin’s surface & what new discoveries are emerging.
Registration link: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
How can public engagement transform how we teach #Immunology?
Join this parallel session organised by the BSI Teaching Affinity Group at BSI Congress to explore how collaboration and lived experience enrich education & research.
Register for #BSI25: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Join this parallel session organised by the BSI Teaching Affinity Group at BSI Congress to explore how collaboration and lived experience enrich education & research.
Register for #BSI25: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
November 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
How can public engagement transform how we teach #Immunology?
Join this parallel session organised by the BSI Teaching Affinity Group at BSI Congress to explore how collaboration and lived experience enrich education & research.
Register for #BSI25: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Join this parallel session organised by the BSI Teaching Affinity Group at BSI Congress to explore how collaboration and lived experience enrich education & research.
Register for #BSI25: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
🔬 Is seeing believing?
Discover how cutting-edge imaging and multi-omics are transforming our understanding of immune cell interactions and spatial immunobiology.
Don’t miss this parallel session at #BSI25! Secure your place: bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Discover how cutting-edge imaging and multi-omics are transforming our understanding of immune cell interactions and spatial immunobiology.
Don’t miss this parallel session at #BSI25! Secure your place: bit.ly/3IkxWq8
November 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
🔬 Is seeing believing?
Discover how cutting-edge imaging and multi-omics are transforming our understanding of immune cell interactions and spatial immunobiology.
Don’t miss this parallel session at #BSI25! Secure your place: bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Discover how cutting-edge imaging and multi-omics are transforming our understanding of immune cell interactions and spatial immunobiology.
Don’t miss this parallel session at #BSI25! Secure your place: bit.ly/3IkxWq8
📢 Applications are open for the BSI Mentoring Scheme 2026! 🌟
A year-long programme pairing early career immunologists with experienced mentors across academia, industry & clinical settings.
🗓️ Apply by 21 Nov 2025 (23:59 GMT)
👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Yuz9in
A year-long programme pairing early career immunologists with experienced mentors across academia, industry & clinical settings.
🗓️ Apply by 21 Nov 2025 (23:59 GMT)
👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Yuz9in
October 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
📢 Applications are open for the BSI Mentoring Scheme 2026! 🌟
A year-long programme pairing early career immunologists with experienced mentors across academia, industry & clinical settings.
🗓️ Apply by 21 Nov 2025 (23:59 GMT)
👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Yuz9in
A year-long programme pairing early career immunologists with experienced mentors across academia, industry & clinical settings.
🗓️ Apply by 21 Nov 2025 (23:59 GMT)
👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Yuz9in
🔥 What’s hot in cancer immunology?
Explore the latest discoveries, anti-tumour mechanisms, and breakthroughs in translating research into treatments at this plenary session. Don’t miss it at #BSI25 this December.
##CancerImmunology
Explore the latest discoveries, anti-tumour mechanisms, and breakthroughs in translating research into treatments at this plenary session. Don’t miss it at #BSI25 this December.
##CancerImmunology
October 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
🔥 What’s hot in cancer immunology?
Explore the latest discoveries, anti-tumour mechanisms, and breakthroughs in translating research into treatments at this plenary session. Don’t miss it at #BSI25 this December.
##CancerImmunology
Explore the latest discoveries, anti-tumour mechanisms, and breakthroughs in translating research into treatments at this plenary session. Don’t miss it at #BSI25 this December.
##CancerImmunology
#Measles can cause serious illness & vaccination is the best protection 🛡
Our measles infographic answers common questions & highlights the importance of the #MMR #Vaccine! #CelebrateVaccines
Find out more here 🔗 bit.ly/3PE5kbW
Our measles infographic answers common questions & highlights the importance of the #MMR #Vaccine! #CelebrateVaccines
Find out more here 🔗 bit.ly/3PE5kbW
October 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
#Measles can cause serious illness & vaccination is the best protection 🛡
Our measles infographic answers common questions & highlights the importance of the #MMR #Vaccine! #CelebrateVaccines
Find out more here 🔗 bit.ly/3PE5kbW
Our measles infographic answers common questions & highlights the importance of the #MMR #Vaccine! #CelebrateVaccines
Find out more here 🔗 bit.ly/3PE5kbW
Time’s almost up! ⏰ Only 2 days left to apply for a BSI Travel Grant.
The panel weighs scientific merit, career benefit, and financial need - #ECRs are particularly encouraged. Make sure your abstract and supervisor support are ready!
Apply now ➡️ https://bit.ly/3U0jk2E
The panel weighs scientific merit, career benefit, and financial need - #ECRs are particularly encouraged. Make sure your abstract and supervisor support are ready!
Apply now ➡️ https://bit.ly/3U0jk2E
October 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Time’s almost up! ⏰ Only 2 days left to apply for a BSI Travel Grant.
The panel weighs scientific merit, career benefit, and financial need - #ECRs are particularly encouraged. Make sure your abstract and supervisor support are ready!
Apply now ➡️ https://bit.ly/3U0jk2E
The panel weighs scientific merit, career benefit, and financial need - #ECRs are particularly encouraged. Make sure your abstract and supervisor support are ready!
Apply now ➡️ https://bit.ly/3U0jk2E
Our bioinformatics training course 'Omic data analysis & visualisation using R' starts Monday 8 December.
✔ No previous experience needed
✔ Just £390 for BSI members
✔ Practical skills to boost your research & CV
All online, every weekday morning for two weeks! Sign up today: bit.ly/3LesjLm
✔ No previous experience needed
✔ Just £390 for BSI members
✔ Practical skills to boost your research & CV
All online, every weekday morning for two weeks! Sign up today: bit.ly/3LesjLm
October 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Our bioinformatics training course 'Omic data analysis & visualisation using R' starts Monday 8 December.
✔ No previous experience needed
✔ Just £390 for BSI members
✔ Practical skills to boost your research & CV
All online, every weekday morning for two weeks! Sign up today: bit.ly/3LesjLm
✔ No previous experience needed
✔ Just £390 for BSI members
✔ Practical skills to boost your research & CV
All online, every weekday morning for two weeks! Sign up today: bit.ly/3LesjLm