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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 12h

Our iconic immune cell badges are back for #BSI25, and you get to choose the next design! 🎨🧫

Vote now and help decide which badge will join the line-up in Liverpool 👇

Cast your vote here🔗: https://bit.ly/46DtHzy

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 1d

Applications are now open for the 2026 BSI mentoring scheme 🎉

👥 Immunologists working in academia, clinical and industry settings are encouraged to apply
🗓️ Applications close 21 November 2025 at 23:59 GMT
🔗 Find out more and register https://bit.ly/3Yuz9in

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 1d

There’s still time to submit a late breaking abstract for #BSI25!

Poster presentations help you share your research, connect with experts and peers, and strengthen your professional profile.

Deadline: Wednesday 22 Oct ➡️ https://bit.ly/467fObc

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 1d

Want to know more about the science behind these #NobelPrize winning discoveries? 🔬

Our President @tracyh9494.bsky.social explains the role of regulatory T cells in this article via @ConversationUK

Find out more here 🔎 www.immunology.org/news/nobel-p...

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 2d

We're delighted to see immunologists once again recognised by the #NobelPrize! 🏆

Warm congratulations to the winners - their contributions have been vital in shaping our understanding of the immune system.

More here: www.immunology.org/news/british...

British Society for Immunology response to 2025 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine | British Society for Immunology

www.immunology.org

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 2d

Learn bioinformatics from scratch with our highly rated beginners’ #bioinformatics #training course!

Running 8–19 December 2025, this course will teach you R, omic data analysis, & how to create publication-quality plots.

BSI members receive a discount! https://bit.ly/4maNpqF

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Katrin Pape @katrinpape.bsky.social · 5d

One of the best courses I've taken so far, can warmly recommend! @britsocimm.bsky.social

British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 7d

Limited spots left! Join our single cell & spatial omics #bioinformatics course starting Mon 20 Oct.

📚 You’ll get live training & access to self-paced materials (lecture recordings, cheat code, and R/command line workbooks).

BSI members get 50% off! bit.ly/4emxfIt

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 4d

📅 Wed 3 Dec | Immunology in the balance with Prof. Lydia Lynch

How does the immune system walk the line between protection & pathology? Join this session on the regulation of innate & adaptive immunity in infection, cancer, and inflammatory disease.
##Immunology #BSI25

Liverpool skyline%2C plenary session ' Immunology in the balance'

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 6d

🌱 We’re making #BSI25 as green as possible!

✅ 15% off with Avanti West Coast
✅ Recyclable name badges
✅ Sustainable catering
✅ Hosted at carbon-neutral @accliverpool.bsky.social

Together, we can make every action count 🌍

Read our blog for more info and tips: bit.ly/4mOg5X3

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 6d

Plenary at #BSI25: Challenging humans: infections, vaccines & allergens

Speakers: Prof Chris Chiu, Prof Isabelle Meyts and Prof Gabriel Victora.

Recent advances in human genetics & challenge studies are transforming how we study immunity.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pSCuVU

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 7d

⏰ Only 3 weeks left to secure early bird rates for #BSI25!

Don’t miss your chance to access world-class science, inspiring keynote sessions, and our legendary BSI Congress party, at a discounted price.

Secure your place: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 7d

Limited spots left! Join our single cell & spatial omics #bioinformatics course starting Mon 20 Oct.

📚 You’ll get live training & access to self-paced materials (lecture recordings, cheat code, and R/command line workbooks).

BSI members get 50% off! bit.ly/4emxfIt

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 8d

🧠 This #WorldAlzMonth, we celebrate Professor Jessica Teeling – winner of the BSI Public Engagement Award 2025!

Her giant snakes & ladders game helps all ages learn how lifestyle choices cut dementia risk and protect their brain.

Read more: bit.ly/3Ktiito

#AskAboutDementia

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 8d

⏰ Deadline for the BSI Communication & Engagement Grant is tomorrow!

Don’t miss your chance to get up to £1,000 to deliver public engagement activities that increase immunology awareness & showcase its benefits to society.

Submit your application now: bit.ly/3Y9j8gm

British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 14d

Just one week left to apply for the BSI Communication & Engagement Grant!

Share your passion, improve public understanding & build trust in science through creative engagement projects.

Up to £1,000 available. Submit by 1 October to inspire & educate: https://bit.ly/3Y9j8gm

British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 8d

📢 Final call - registrations are closing soon for our event taking place this Thursday in Glasgow! #BSIWSIG25

Don’t miss this year’s Delphine Parrott memorial lecture, delivered by @profjudiallen.bsky.social (University of Manchester)!

Click here to secure your spot: bit.ly/4oyR7gx

British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 13d

Just one week to go until our BSI West of Scotland #Immunology Group showcase 2025 with Delphine Parrott memorial lecture!
@wsigimmunol

📍 University of Glasgow
🗓️ 2 Oct, 2-6.30pm BST

Registrations are still open! Click here to secure your place: bit.ly/4oyR7gx

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 13d

Just one week to go until our BSI West of Scotland #Immunology Group showcase 2025 with Delphine Parrott memorial lecture!
@wsigimmunol

📍 University of Glasgow
🗓️ 2 Oct, 2-6.30pm BST

Registrations are still open! Click here to secure your place: bit.ly/4oyR7gx

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 13d

Want to attend your next conference but need funding?💡

The BSI Conference Travel Grants can cover your travel costs - UK (£500), Europe (£700), rest of world (£1,000).

Apply before 1 November! Don't miss out - find out more 👉 bit.ly/3U0jk2E

British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 14d

Just one week left to apply for the BSI Communication & Engagement Grant!

Share your passion, improve public understanding & build trust in science through creative engagement projects.

Up to £1,000 available. Submit by 1 October to inspire & educate: https://bit.ly/3Y9j8gm

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BSI Clinical Immunology Professional Network @bsi-cipn.bsky.social · 14d

Today is the final day to submit your abstract for #BSICIPN25!

You can submit under the categories of #allergy, #diagnostics, #immunodeficiency, #inflammation, #public and #patient engagement, or other.

Submit before midnight tonight (BST): bit.ly/46xlCfC

BSI Clinical Immunology Professional Network @bsi-cipn.bsky.social · 15d

🚨 Last call! 🚨

The #BSICIPN25 abstract deadline is tomorrow (24 September). This is your final chance to secure your spot in the programme and share your work with the clinical immunology community.

👉 Submit now: bit.ly/4ne3EEP

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you to everyone who applied to join our new PPI Network 💙

From immunodeficiencies to autoimmune conditions, carers to those simply curious about how immunology affects us all, your voices matter.

Applications are now closed.

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BSI Clinical Immunology Professional Network @bsi-cipn.bsky.social · 15d

🚨 Last call! 🚨

The #BSICIPN25 abstract deadline is tomorrow (24 September). This is your final chance to secure your spot in the programme and share your work with the clinical immunology community.

👉 Submit now: bit.ly/4ne3EEP

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 19d

Your experience with an immunodeficiency matters.

We’re looking for patients, carers, and families to join our PPI Network and shape the future of immunology research.

Apply by 22 Sept: https://bit.ly/3Jz7cT6

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 21d

⏰ Abstract deadline TOMORROW!

The BSI West of Scotland Immunology Group showcase on Thursday 2 October will feature cutting-edge talks on T cell immunometabolism + helminth immunity, plus the 10th Delphine Parrott memorial lecture. #BSIWSIG25

Submit now 👉 https://bit.ly/4npHBe2

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 20d

Today is National #HIVandAgeing Awareness Day.
##HIV weakens the immune system by targeting CD4+ T cells, leaving the body vulnerable to infection.

Learn more about how HIV interacts with the immune system in our Bitesized Immunology resource: https://bit.ly/4690kou

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 21d

⏰ Abstract deadline TOMORROW!

The BSI West of Scotland Immunology Group showcase on Thursday 2 October will feature cutting-edge talks on T cell immunometabolism + helminth immunity, plus the 10th Delphine Parrott memorial lecture. #BSIWSIG25

Submit now 👉 https://bit.ly/4npHBe2

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