In the summer edition of Immunology News, we are proud to shine a light on exceptional immunologists transforming the sector. We look back at our inaugural BSI Immunology Awards, both at the inspiring event and ceremony, and at the winners whose work is delivering positive outcomes for health in a variety of ways. We are also pleased to introduce immunologists who will help us continue our mission – the incoming BSI committee members!

In this issue, you can learn more about our recent report calling for a focus on immunogenicity for better public health. Then you can delve into the world of patient and public involvement with our reflections on our recent work for National Core Studies Immunity, including our new training programme designed to introduce researchers into the area.

This issue also features our new group for immunology educators, the BSI Teaching Affinity Group, and our new network for clinical immunology, the BSI-CIPN.

In the spring edition of Immunology News, you can hear from our new President, Professor Tracy Hussell, on how she will work with our wonderful committees and membership to keep the Society going from strength to strength over the next four years. You can help shape this crucial work by standing for one of the positions on our committees and electing your representatives – take a look at the dates in the article.

Another important date for your calendar is 20 April: our first event for our community to come together to discuss and celebrate the impact of our field with a day full of networking and the BSI Immunology Awards Ceremony (www.immunology.org/transforming-immunology). You can also read about the upcoming 'Inflammation at barrier sites' meeting as part of our busy Regional & Affinity Group events programme, and discover our popular bioinformatics training.

Additionally you can find a piece to honour the late Professor Avrion Mitchison, a pioneer in the field and one of the Society’s founding members, through recollections from his colleagues and peers.