Immune system diversity is intrinsic to providing adequate immunity in different environments. This diversity arises through multiple factors at the molecular, cellular, and systemic levels, as well as through evolutionary and environmental influences. From the vast array of immune responses and cell types that shape health and disease, to the diverse perspectives brought by the researchers studying them, this year's "Diversity in immunology" conference aims to celebrate both.
The BSI London Immunology Group (LIG) invites you to a one-day event at the Holiday Inn – Brentford Lock, where we will showcase cutting-edge research exploring the multifaceted nature of the immune system. Through a combination of invited talks, short presentations, and poster sessions, the meeting will highlight diversity in immune regulation, disease responses, and novel therapeutic approaches, while fostering a platform to discuss equity and inclusion in immunological research. Delegates are invited to submit abstracts for posters and invited talks, making this a great opportunity for early career researchers to present and discuss their work.
We believe that diversity in science - whether in ideas, immune mechanisms, or the individuals driving innovation - is essential for advancing knowledge and improving outcomes in immunology. Join us for this exciting opportunity to connect, share, and celebrate. Stay tuned for updates by following @britsocimm and @London_immuno on bluesky and X, and use the event hashtag #LIG2025.
Abstract submission
Abstracts can be submitted until 23:59 on Sunday 1 June.
Programme
08:30 | Registration and refreshments
09:00 | Welcome
Session 1
09:10 | Invited speaker: Professor Jan Böttcher (University of Tübingen, Germany)
09:40 | Selected short talk
09:55 | Selected short talk
10:10 | Sponsor short talk
10:25 | Invited speaker: Professor Kairbaan Hodivala-Dilke (Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, UK
10:55 | Refreshments and networking
Session 2
11:25 | Invited speaker: Professor Adrian Liston (University of Cambridge, UK)
Regulatory T cells across the tissues
11:55 | Selected short talk
12:10 | Selected short talk
12:25 | Invited speaker: Professor Deborah Dunn-Walters (University of Surrey, UK)
Human B cell development and class switching
12:55 | Diversity in research speaker: Dr Claire Malone
Slowing down to speed up: rethinking progress in STEM
13:10 | Lunch break, poster viewing and meet the exhibitors
Session 3
14:30 | Invited speaker: Professor Claudia Mauri (University College London, UK)
Regulatory B cells in cancer
15:00 | Selected short talk
15:15 | Selected short talk
15:30 | Selected short talk
15:45 | Keynote: Professor Elina Zuniga (UC San Diego, USA)
Multi-system response to a viral infection
16:30 | Closing remarks and prizes
16:40 | Networking reception
18:00 | Meeting close
Registration
If one of the following categories apply to you, please contact meetings@immunology.org for a discount code prior to registering. For BSI members in the Early Career/Clinician in training, Postgraduate or Senior categories, your discount will be applied automatically if you are logged in to your account.
- Member - Discounted membership/rate
- Non-member - Postgraduate
- Non-member - Discounted
Early Bird
The deadline for Early Bird registration is 23:59 on Wednesday 25 June.
| BSI member | Non-member | |
|---|---|---|
| Full | £36 | £75 |
| Early Career/Clinician in training (read the criteria) | £36 | £75 |
| Postgraduate (anyone studying a PhD or Masters) | £24 | £54* |
| Senior (Retired) (read the criteria) | £24 | £54 |
| Discounted membership/rate (read the criteria) | £24* | £54* |
| Undergraduate (membership is free) | £12 | - |
Late registration (from Thursday 26 June)
| BSI member | Non-member | |
|---|---|---|
| Full | £51 | £95 |
| Early Career/Clinician in training (read the criteria) | £51 | £95 |
| Postgraduate (anyone studying a PhD or Masters) | £39 | £74* |
| Senior (Retired) (read the criteria) | £39 | £74 |
| Discounted membership/rate (read the criteria) | £39* | £74* |
| Undergraduate (membership is free) | £27 | - |
Registration fees include VAT
*If this fee applies to you, please contact meetings@immunology.org for a discount code prior to registering.
BSI grants to support your attendance at this event
As part of our career development package, we have two grants available to BSI members to support your attendance at this event.
- BSI Regional & Affinity Group Conference Grants: BSI members can apply for up to £100 to contribute towards their travel costs in attending this conference. In this scheme, we have 10 grants available for this conference and they will be allocated on a first come, first served basis to eligible BSI members. Deadline: Friday 20 June. Find out more and apply.
- BSI Regional & Affinity Group Carers' Grants: BSI members can apply for up to £100 to contribute towards extra care arrangements costs they incur during the conference, for example, childcare costs, or for additional care for the applicant themselves. Deadline: Friday 20 June. Find out more and apply.
Sponsorship
Thank you to our sponsors who are supporting this event.
