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AAI is a professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within immunology and related disciplines, fostering the interchange of ideas and information among scientists, and promoting a better understanding of the field.

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The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · 1d

Get ready for #IMMUNOLOGY2026™! We're heading to the vibrant city of Boston, MA. Prepare for groundbreaking science, incredible networking, and an unforgettable experience. Don't miss your chance to be part of the #immunology community! Learn more: immunology2026.aai.org/abstracts.

Join us for IMMUNOLOGY2026™

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The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · 12h

Learn from Nobel Laureate Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi! His recorded lecture from the #IMMUNOLOGY2025™ Major Symposia A on "Induction of Regulatory T cells for Immune Tolerance" is available free in honor of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

🎥 https://ow.ly/BuKz50X8q69

The AAI Distinguished Fellows at IMMUNOLOGY2025™ posing on stage with the AAI President Stephen Jameson, Ph.D.

Dr. Sakaguchi is addressing a large audience at his Major Symposia lecture at IMMUNOLOGY2025™.

A large audience at Dr. Sakaguchi's Major Symposia lecture at IMMUNOLOGY2025™.

A close-up of an attentive audience at Dr. Sakaguchi's Major Symposia lecture at IMMUNOLOGY2025™.

The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · 1d

Spread the word about AAI's Immunology Explained and help engage the public with immunology! Take a look at our easy-to-use social media toolkit for ready-to-go posts you can copy and share on your social media accounts: https://ow.ly/ruf050X75va.

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The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · 1d

Join us for IMMUNOLOGY2026™

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The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · 1d

AAI presents a free webinar: "State of Science in the US: 2025," with Marcia McNutt, President, National Academy of Sciences, tomorrow, October 8, from 1-2 PM EST. Secure your spot now: https://ow.ly/wIML50WZv7C.

#STEM #ScienceEducation #Biotechnology

The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · 1d

Groundbreaking new research led by AAI member @settelab.bsky.social @lji.org has uncovered evidence that ALS appears to be an autoimmune disease. Learn more: https://ow.ly/AHzg50X764U.

The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · 2d

AAI News & Views spoke with Dr. Tajie Harris about guest-editing the special collection “Immunoparasitology: Parasites as Drivers of Immune Discovery” in The JI. Find out what her favorite parasite is in #AAInews: https://ow.ly/lLVQ50X74cV.

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The Journal of Immunology @jimmunol.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to new Nobel Laureate and AAI Distinguished Fellow Shimon Sakaguchi, co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his foundational discoveries on regulatory T cells and peripheral immune tolerance! Published in The JI in 1995: ow.ly/LGk150X7984.

Immunologic self-tolerance maintained by activated T cells expressing IL-2 receptor α-chains (CD25). Breakdown of a single mechanism of self-tolerance causes various autoimmune diseases

Abstract. Approximately 10% of peripheral CD4+ cells and less than 1% of CD8+ cells in normal unimmunized adult mice express the IL-2 receptor α-chain (CD2

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The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · 2d

Congratulations to new Nobel Laureate and AAI Distinguished Fellow Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi for being awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Mary E. Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell! Honored for his foundational discovery of regulatory T cells (Tregs). www.nobelprize.org

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The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · 6d

Less than two weeks left to submit your #IMMUNOLOGY2026™ abstract! Get your research seen on a global stage in Boston, MA and network with your peers. Submit now: immunology2026.aai.org/abstracts.

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The Journal of Immunology @jimmunol.bsky.social · 7d

RTA-480 is currently a therapeutic for Friedrich’s Ataxia that activates NRF2. Researchers explored the therapeutic potential of RTA-408 in #IBD, finding that it modulates T cell homeostasis, metabolism, and inflammation. Learn more: ow.ly/kKKf50X32sk.

Therapeutic potential of NRF2 activating drug RTA-408 in suppressing T cell effector responses and inflammatory bowel disease

Abstract. RTA-408, also known as Omaveloxolone, is an FDA-approved drug for treating Friedrich’s Ataxia, a neurological disorder. It is a triterpenoid comp

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The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · 7d

🚀 New from AAI: Immunology Explained — a hub for clear, evidence-based insights into how the immune system protects health.

Check it out: immunologyexplained.aai.org
Find and follow Immunology Explained on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
#ImmunologyExplained

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The Journal of Immunology @jimmunol.bsky.social · 8d

Fall is here and so is the September issue of The JI! Available online and full of high-quality research. Read through all the September issue has to offer: ow.ly/uiQo50X32rC.

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The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · 12d

Join us next week on September 30 for the AAI Congressional Briefing! Connect, advocate, and learn about the past and future of #immunotherapy. Don't miss out on lunch and the chance to hear from world-renowned #oncology and #immunology experts. bit.ly/AAI-GA-Brief.... #AAIadvocacy

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The Journal of Immunology @jimmunol.bsky.social · 12d

Neutrophils specialize in producing large amounts of reactive oxygen species to kill microbes. Data suggests that SOD1 is a novel regulatory factor in this oxidative burst that enables the full immunological response of neutrophils. Read more here: ow.ly/5kr350WYaCi.

SOD1 controls neutrophil oxidative burst and microbial killing

Abstract. Neutrophils are immune cells specialized in producing large amounts of reactive oxygen species (ROS) to kill microbes. However, the mechanisms by

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The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · 13d

Happy #WorldPharmacistDay! We honor pharmacists within our community and around the world. Pharmacists play an indispensable role in immune health, helping immunological breakthroughs reach patients. As experts in medication and patient care, they play a crucial role in ensuring public health!

The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · 15d

Just one week left! Don't forget to register for AAI’s Congressional Briefing on Sept 30, featuring exceptional speakers Dr. James Allison, Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee, and cancer survivor Alexis Browning. In-person only! bit.ly/AAI-GA-Brief.... #AAIadvocacy

The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · 19d

A huge thank you to all the peer reviewers! On behalf of the AAI and our journals, @jimmunol.bsky.social and @immunohorizons.bsky.social , we celebrate your critical role in advancing science. Your expertise makes our research rigorous and impactful. Thank you.

#PeerReviewWeek

The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · 20d

An essential conversation during #PeerReviewWeek! We hosted the webinar "How to Be the Reviewer You Want to Have," presented by Dr. Gail A. Bishop, EIC of @jimmunol.bsky.social.
It's a key topic for graduate students and post-docs. Watch now: ow.ly/mAXQ50WZ1kH #TBT #PeerReviewWeek

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The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · 20d

Great chat with staff from Senator Sheehy’s (R-MT) office during #RallyMedRes discussing the importance of robust and sustained funding for #NIH! #AAIadvocacy

The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · 20d

Great meeting with AAI member Dr. Scott Wetzel and staff from Senator Daines’s (R-MT) office today during #RallyMedResearch! We appreciate the opportunity to talk about the importance of #NIH funding #RallyMedRes #FundNIH

The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · 20d

Exciting new work from AAI member @delgoffelab.bsky.social and colleagues show that maintaining healthy telomeres is key for keeping tumor-fighting #Tcells from becoming dysfunctional under stress. ow.ly/NO7a50WY835

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The Journal of Immunology @jimmunol.bsky.social · 20d

Researchers tested a single-cycle attenuation strategy that deleted glycoprotein L (essential for viral entry) to create strain 68-1 rhesus CMV vectors that generated high frequency, effector-memory-biased, SIV-specific CD8+ T-cell responses. Learn more: ow.ly/jrm450WV7Kx.

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The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · 20d

Boost your career with an AAI Travel Award! Open to AAI members, these awards provide funding to attend #IMMUNOLOGY2026™. Submit your abstract and apply for an AAI Travel Award by the October 15 deadline. Learn more: ow.ly/cBuc50WYhwq.

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The Journal of Immunology @jimmunol.bsky.social · 21d

This featured article describing a novel immunological method details how researchers combined in vitro culture of plasma cells (PC) with adoptive transfer and timestamping to track the population dynamics of resulting induced PCs in vivo. Learn more: ow.ly/RTt850WV7PC.

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The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · 22d

Joining us on Capitol Hill Sept 30? Meet our exciting lineup of speakers: Dr. James Allison, world-renowned oncology expert, Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee, and cancer survivor Alexis Browning. They will share their expertise and insights on the impact of immunotherapy. RSVP today: bit.ly/AAI-GA-Brief....

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