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Young Belgian Immunological Society
@ybis.bsky.social
#Network for #early_career #immunologists 🥼 in #Belgium 🇧🇪
#ImmunoSky #MedSky #AcademicSky
📧 youngimmunosociety.be@gmail.com
🧬 More info: http://youngbis.be
📅 Save the date!

The 3rd Annual yBIS – Young Belgian Immunological Society Meeting is happening on 22 April 2026 at Ghent University.

A day to #connect, share #science, and strengthen the Belgian #immunology #community.

More details soon.
Hope to see you there!

#yBIS2026 #conference #network
November 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
@yefis-immunology.bsky.social#NGI@iuis-online.bsky.social JC #ScavengerHunt & Get-Together

Explore #Vienna, solve clues 🕵️‍♀️, and meet up!

📅 Sun, Aug 17, 4:30 PM

Limited spots — register now:
tinyurl.com/22juvfn2

❓: Contact yefis@efis.org

#IUIS2025 #yEFIS #IUISJC #YoungImmunologists
July 23, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Dear yBIS members,

We start a regular social gathering @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social for us to socialize

Come hang out with us every last #Thursday of the month from 4 to 6 pm at the Rega cafeteria!
We'll bring board games 🎲, 🏓, some snacks and drinks 🥤

Next date: July 31st
July 23, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Join the #Immunology Community at @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social on the 25th of June during a Munch & Mingle

A great way to get to know the other immunology enthusiasts.
June 18, 2025 at 8:47 AM
The yBIS community is growing, and so is our momentum.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Leuven—we’re proud of what we’re building together and excited for what’s next 💙
#YoungImmunologists #yBIS2025
May 10, 2025 at 8:52 AM
We had cutting-edge science, nice desserts and some very popular merch 👕
Thanks to all who joined us at #yBIS2025 and see you next year!
May 10, 2025 at 8:50 AM
#yBIS2025 in numbers:
3 inspiring keynotes
9 selected short talks
1 session on science communication
1 career panel with our speakers
5 presentation awards
Thank you to all who contributed—you made the program shine! ✨
May 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
That's a wrap on #yBIS2025! Over 200 young immunologists came together for a day of science, networking—and yes, an unexpected fire alarm 🚨
Huge thanks to @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social, the Flemish Government & our 8 sponsors for making it possible 🙌
May 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The final program for the #yBIS2025 meeting is here:

Check out what #Belgian #ECR #Immunologists have to present.

We are looking forward to next Friday
May 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
📢 #ExtentedAbstractSubmission for the #Belgian #MS Research Day 2025 until 14/5 📢

So still in doubt? This is your chance to share your work on MS and related neuroinflammatory diseases, no matter the stage. Get the word out, get input and connect 🤝

🔗 Abstract: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
May 2, 2025 at 8:14 AM
#yBIS2025

Have YOU submitted an #abstract and believe you haven't received an email yet?

Then please check your spam folder, as we encountered that this is where the mail ended up for quite some people!

See you next week for a great day focusing on #Immunology

#yBIS
May 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
We’re thrilled to welcome @jennvandooren.bsky.social (KULAK, BE) as keynote #speaker at the yBIS 2025 Annual Meeting!

Her research dives into how #leukocyte proteases shape #immunity, with a special focus on #neutrophils and #macrophages

#yBIS2025 #ImmunoSky #EarlyResearchers
April 28, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Due to high demand we #extended the #registration period to April 30th

#ybis2025
April 28, 2025 at 6:08 AM
As we have over 200 registrations🎉 for #yBIS2025 it is time to thank our sponsors for helping our meeting:

@vlaamseoverheid.bsky.social @miltenyibiotec.bsky.social @revvity.bsky.social #Sanbio #BD #Labconsult #AssayGenie #Bioconnect @biotechne.bsky.social #Sarstedt

Looking forward to 9.5. 🧪🗣️
April 24, 2025 at 9:04 AM
#Updated program

Unfortunately, John McKendrick from UGent cannot present at #yBIS2025.
Jennifer Vandooren ( @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social) will share her research on the 9th of May on leukocyte proteases as immune mediators.
April 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Don't forget to submit your #abstract to our #ybis 2nd annual meeting to be able to showcase your research with our community!

9th of May at @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social

youngbis.be/2025-3/
April 10, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Next to our best negative data #award🏆, we also have awards for the #best presentation in each topic as well as a best poster award.

So don't forget to sign up for our 2nd #yBIS meeting and submit an #abstract

See you on the 9.5. in Leuven 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬

#ImmunoSky #youngScientist
April 1, 2025 at 7:18 AM
💡 Negative data are powerful – let’s talk about them!

The Best Negative Data #Award is back at #yBIS 2025! 🚀

For
🔬 #transparency in science
📖 Helping researchers avoid repeating experiments
🤝 Strengthening scientific #integrity

🔗 Register now: lnkd.in/eYCVGMp8

#NegativeResultsMatter #Immunosky
March 31, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Also this year we want to encourage #sustainable travelling 🚆to our second #Annual_Meeting on the 9th of May @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social

If you travel by 🚆, we have #travel_grants you can apply for.

For more information visit our website:
youngbis.be
March 24, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Our third #keynote speaker at our #Annual_Meeting (9.5.) is 👩‍🔬 Paulien Baeten (Team @biekebroux.bsky.social ) from @uhasselt.bsky.social

In the #AutoImmunity & #Inflammation session, she will speak about #Tregs and how the #BloodBrainBarrier in #MS 🧠 can affect Tregs.

🔗 Join us: lnkd.in/e_xHVtHQ
March 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Our 2nd #keynote speaker at our #yBIS Annual #Meeting on the 9th of May is

👨‍🔬 John McKendrick (Ugent) talking about #Innate_Immunity

He will share with us his research about #macrophages in the salivary glands and their role in tissue repair after radiotherapy

🔗 Join us: lnkd.in/e_xHVtHQ
March 20, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Let us introduce the #keynote speakers of our #AnnualMeeting (9.5.25)

First up is @helligator.bsky.social working at UGent who will speak in the #Allergy & #Respiratory disease session about crystals found in mucus and their interplay with #neutrophils

🔗 Submit your abstract here: lnkd.in/e_xHVtHQ
March 19, 2025 at 9:41 AM
📢 Join us for the 2nd #yBIS Annual Meeting!

On May 9, 2025, the yBIS community is gathering at KU Leuven for a day of #networking, #research, and #career #development opportunities.

No matter how long you already work in immunology-
Don’t miss out—Register today!

🔗 lnkd.in/eYCVGMp8
March 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
📢 Call for Abstracts! 📢

🧪🔬2nd yBIS Annual Meeting
📅 Event Date: May 9, 2025
📍 Location: @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social

Don't miss this chance to present your work and connect with your colleagues!

🔗 Submit your abstract here: lnkd.in/e_xHVtHQ

#BIS #yEFIS #YoungScientists #ImmunoSky
March 12, 2025 at 12:10 PM
✨International Day of Women and Girls in Science✨
Introducing the women working with yBIS to foster a supportive and collaborative environment where women in science can thrive, mentor, and inspire the next generation.
#WomenInScience #WomenInImmunology #WomenInSTEM #Immunology #DiversityInScience
February 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM