Immunology News
Immunology News - September 2021
In the autumn issue of Immunology News, we showcase some of the important initiatives we have been working on to further support our members and the immunology community, such as new research funding to tackle autoimmune diseases collaboratively and the significant expansion of our career development offering.
This issue features the much-anticipated BSI Congress 2021, as well as an article from BSI members Dr Thomas Wilkinson, Professor Rob Nibbs and Dr Nigel Francis discussing remote teaching and the future of immunology education.
We also look back at the 12 months of achievements and collaboration from the UK Coronavirus Immunology Consortium and explore the value of veterinary vaccines, presented in our recent policy report created with the International Veterinary Vaccinology Network.
Previous editions
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.
Additionally, we hear from some of our wonderful members including Professor Mark Travis on his new role as BSI Groups Secretary, Dr Laura Pallett on her experience as Forum ECR Representative and Hannah Bialic on her journey as an early career researcher.
Immunology News - March 2021
In the first Immunology News edition of 2021, we bring you up to speed on our work to raise the voice of our members in public discussions around COVID-19 vaccines with our ‘Vaccine engagement starts at home’ initiative.
We also provide a brief update on our Coronavirus work, including a new expert report from our Immunology and COVID-19 taskforce, and present 'TrialsWatch' – an article series from our Open Access journal Immunotherapy Advances reviewing the latest immunotherapy clinical trials.
Also in this issue, BSI member Dr Antony Psarras from the Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine discusses their recent findings on autoimmunity and SLE, and we look back on our highlights from Black In Immuno Week and the BSI virtual conference.