Immunology North East is a Regional Group of the British Society for Immunology. We aim to promote discussion and collaboration between all those interested in immunology in the North East of England. Our members are largely based at one of many universities and hospitals of the region. We organise a monthly seminar programme (term-time) with presentations from national and international invited speakers on all aspects of immunology. These seminars are a fantastic opportunity to hear from and meet many renouned immunologists. Tailored to suit a broad audience, students and staff find them highly informative and educational.
Our drive to promote interaction and educate immunologists continues with Journal Club. INE Journal Club is a monthly lunchtime event based at Newcastle University but is open to any INE member. Each month researchers analyse and discuss a journal article of their choice, stimulating friendly discussion and the informal development of analytical skills. We are always looking for volunteers to present and would love to hear from anyone who would like to join in.
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Seminar programme for 2025
Unless otherwise stated, seminars usually begin at 4pm.
20 March 2025
Professor Rick Maizels (Glasgow)
Molecular mimicry and immune modulation by helminth parasites
27 March 2025
Bodo Grimbacher (Frieberg)
Monogenic causes of immune dysregulation
22 May 2025
Sebastian Amigorena (Paris)
Tumour antigens from the non-coding genome
June 2025 (TBC)
AGM Sunderland
Journal club
Immunology North East run a lively journal club, which meets once a month.
Please contact: Karin Engelhardt for further details on venue and the details of which paper is up for discussion on any given date.
Contact
- Chair: Kevin Marchbank (Newcastle)
- Secretary: Antony Antoniou (Northumbria)
- Treasurer: Andrew Knight (Newcastle)
- Journal Club:
- Jack Harrison (Newcastle)
- Imogen Wilson (Newcastle)
- Early career researcher development officer careers co-ordinators:
- Beth Gibson (Newcastle)
- Gaby Barran (Newcastle)
- Communications Officer: Mazeeya Khan (Newcastle)
- Newcastle rep: Karin Engelhardt (Newcastle)
- Northumbria Rep: Hannah Walden (Northumbria)
- Durham Rep: Adam Benham (Durham)
- Sunderland Reps:
- Graeme O’Boyle (Sunderland)
- Jane Falconer (Sunderland)
- David Swan (Sunderland)
- Teeside Reps:
- Andrew English (Teeside)
- Stephanie Lab (NHS)
- Student Rep: Nathan Simpson (Newcastle)
- Student Rep: Emma Jackson (Newcastle)
- Student Rep: Georgia Stylianou (Northumbria)
- Student Rep: Mohammed Salam (Northumbria)