New impact factors released 2021
We're proud to announce the latest impact factors for the British Society for Immunology’s official journals.
Lipid mediators in brain diseases symposium
PhD students at Hasselt University and Amsterdam UMC have organised a symposium on the topic 'Lipid mediators in brain diseases'. This meeting, hosted at Hasselt University, Belgium, will focus on the involvement of lipids in the brain during disease. Different pathologies will be discussed, including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance joins pioneering autoimmune research initiative
The Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance has joined Connect Immune Research, an initiative designed to bring about a critical change in the way autoimmune conditions are researched. The BSI is a supporting partner of this initiative, along members JDRF, the MS Society, Versus Arthritis and Alopecia UK.
Queen's Birthday Honours 2021
The Queen's Birthday Honours 2021 lists have been published. They recognise the extraordinary contributions of members of the immunology community during the pandemic.
Immunology News - June 2021
The new edition of Immunology News is now online.
Immunology News - June 2021
In the summer issue of Immunology News, we update you on the latest Society news including the new BSI committee members, the results of our membership survey and our recent policy and public engagement work.
This issue features an interview with IUIS President, Professor Faith Osier, exploring her research and leadership, an article from Dr Emma Chambers about research into vitamin D and immunity and a piece on mentoring from Professor Ann Ager and Professor Anne Cooke.
Meet the new BSI Groups Secretary
BSI Groups Secretary, Professor Mark Travis, tells us about his background, his plans to rebuild face-to-face meetings as restrictions ease and how he hopes to work with our members to further develop our Groups.
The road less travelled – journey of an atypical ECR
BSI member, Hannah Bialic, discusses her journey as an early career researcher and the effects of the pandemic, while reflecting on the different ways to enjoy a career in immunology.
BSI policy work update
Our Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Matthew Gibbard, reviews the current political situation and the last few months of the Society's policy work.
The role of mentorship in career progression
BSI members Professor Anne Cooke and Professor Ann Ager examine a recent article published in Nature Communications looking into mentorship in academia.