The American Association of Immunologists
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.
- AAI is delighted to share its Advocacy Agenda for 2026, a list of goals and priorities developed by the AAI Committee on Public Affairs to focus the efforts of the committee and the AAI government affairs team. Read more: ow.ly/hCOF50Ya7A6.
- 🌟 Congratulations to the 2026 Class of Distinguished Fellows of AAI (DFAAI)! From groundbreaking research to dedicated service, these members represent the pinnacle of the immunology field. Check out this year’s honorees: bit.ly/DFAAI2026. #DFAAI #Immunology #ScienceExcellence
- Every cancer story is unique. Immunologists are leading the charge to turn those stories into personalized cures—from CAR-T cells to vaccines. We don't just see the disease; we see the person. #WorldCancerDay 🔗 https://www.worldcancerday.org
- 🧬 The biggest minds in immunology are heading to Boston—are you? Don’t just watch the field evolve; lead the way. Register for #IMMUNOLOGY2026™ today to get a first look at the research making waves in 2026. Let's make a difference, together. See what’s new: immunology2026.aai.org/program/.
- #WorldCancerDay is a reminder to come together to take action against cancer. Every day, immunologists around the world take action by working towards a better understanding of cancer and new treatments through research advancements. #ImmunologyExplained: bit.ly/IE-Cancer #UnitedByUnique
- AAI applauds the approval of the FY2026 Labor HHS appropriations bill, which strengthens NIH funding and safeguards critical biomedical research initiatives. Full statement: bit.ly/4r1fHay.
- Highlighting Frances E. Lund, PhD, who will deliver a Distinguished Lecture at IMMUNOLOGY2026™️. Her talk will dive into the biology of B cell memory and the cytokine‑producing capabilities of B cells — discoveries that have reshaped our understanding of immune regulation. 🔗 bit.ly/3NJ91za.
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- Announcing the recipients of the 2025 AAI Public Service Award: 🔬 Dr. Marcia McNutt, President, NAS 🏛️ Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D‑WI) Both leaders have shown extraordinary commitment to protecting biomedical research, advancing NIH funding, and championing scientific integrity: ow.ly/b7TA50Y3WnC.
- AAI congratulates the 2026 AAI ASPIRE Awardees! This award recognizes their outstanding research accomplishments and professional promise in the field of immunology. Join us to honor them at IMMUNOLOGY2026™: immunology2026.aai.org/career-awards/.
- ⚠️ Service outage: We are currently experiencing technical difficulties affecting several of our microsites, including IMMUNOLOGY2026™, AAI Vision, AAI News, and our Volunteer portal. Our team is working directly with the hosting provider to resolve this issue ASAP.
- 📅 Don't miss the chance to connect with leading experts and shape the future of #immunology. Register for IMMUNOLOGY2026™ in Boston today: immunology2026.aai.org.
- AAI congratulates 2026 Career Awardees for outstanding research and career achievements! Join us to honor them at IMMUNOLOGY2026™. Learn more: ow.ly/CwaR50Y0Rr8.
- The window for #IMMUNOLOGY2026™ late-breaking abstracts closes tomorrow, January 22! Don’t miss your chance to present your latest data and opt in for the "Findings in 5" theater sessions. Finish those drafts! 🔗 ow.ly/IQzJ50XXoPC
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- Research interrupted by 2025 funding cuts? Applications are open for the second round of the AAI RESTORE Grants Program. 🔹 Who: Early-career researchers & PIs (R, K, F series, DP2/DP5, and more). 🗓️ Deadline: February 5, 2026. 💻 Log in to your AAI member account: ow.ly/SF3g50Y0jCH
- 📢 The #IMMUNOLOGY2026 Late-Breaking Abstract window is officially open! Submit your latest research across 26 topic categories from January 15–22. ✨ Opt-in for "Findings in 5" for a chance to present at the AAI Booth Theater! Submit now: ow.ly/IQzJ50XXoPC.
- What goes into planning the world's largest all-immunology event? Join AAI President Dr. Uli von Andrian and Program Chair Dr. Shekhar Pasare for a preview of #IMMUNOLOGY2026™! 🧬 Presidential Symposium 🔬 Special Sessions 🎓 Trainee Programs 🔗 immunology2026.aai.org
- ⚠️ Research interrupted by 2025 funding cuts? Applications are now open for the second round of the AAI RESTORE Grants Program. For Early-career researchers & PIs (R, K, F series, DP2/DP5, and more). The deadline is February 5, 2026. Learn more and apply: ow.ly/Z1yc50XWe83.
- AAI joined The American Academy of Pediatrics, the Infectious Diseases Society of America, and 230 other organizations signing a letter to Congress urging them to conduct swift and robust oversight regarding the abrupt changes to the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule. ow.ly/wTL550XVEIH
- Early-career scientists, unite! ✊ Hear from AAI Member and Past Public Policy Fellow Michael G. Constantinides, Ph.D., on how he gained the skills to advocate for #immunology research funding. Apply today for AAI's Public Policy Fellows Program and be part of the change: ow.ly/KR2i50XU9UQ.
- Whether you call them crayfish, crawfish, or crawdads, new research published in The Journal of Immunology identified a conserved mechanism between human HL-60 myeloid cells and crayfish hematopoietic tissue cells. Read more in #AAINews: ow.ly/8kx250XT9bE. The Journal of Immunology
- Imagine yourself having a cup of tea at the historic Boston Harbor after a day of exciting scientific discussions. Register early for #IMMUNOLOGY2026™ and experience the best of both worlds: immunology2026.aai.org/register.
- New Year, New Goals! Make 2026 the year you step into science policy and advocacy. Your AAI Public Policy Fellows Program application is waiting: ow.ly/Lck350XQlNq. #AdvocateForScience #AAIadvocacy #PPFP
- Is your New Year's resolution to learn something new? Check out immunologyexplained.org for resources and videos that explain how the immune system impacts all aspects of health. Learn something new? 👇 Share it below. #immunologyexplained #NewYearsLearning #WellnessJourney
- "📅 The end of the year is for reflection. #ICYMI: Revisit the history, the hurdles, and the heroes of our field. Start 2026 connected to your roots. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more stories from the heart of #immunology. 📺 youtube.com/@AAI_Immunology
- Congrats to our AAI Fashionistas! They renewed their AAI Membership and scored a limited-edition AAI Beanie! Don’t miss out on exclusive perks—renew today and stay connected to a community that shares your passion for science. 🔗 aai.org/Membership #AAI #Immunology #RenewNow
- AAI has been busy advancing the field through groundbreaking research, vital advocacy, and building a stronger community for scientists everywhere. Look back at our favorite milestones in #ImmunologyWrapped: ow.ly/1rQj50XQHiQ. We're looking forward to everything 2026 will bring.
- Essential reading: TIME highlights the legacy of Nobel Prize Laureate and AAI Past President James Allison. Discover how his work on immune "brakes" launched a new era of cancer immunotherapy. Read more: ow.ly/gnAH50XQqGI.
- 💡Career planning over the break? Don't forget that applications for the PPFP 2026-27 are open! Use this time wisely to complete your submission: ow.ly/Lck350XQlNq. #AdvocateForScience #AAIadvocacy #PPFP
- #ICYMI: From Dr. Kristin Hogquist at the Center for Immunology-UMN focuses on interferon (IFN) production within the thymus and its effects on thymic APCs and developing thymocyte while also examining the importance of T-cell tolerance to IFN. The Journal of Immunology: ow.ly/UEMw50VEIEx
- Why register early for #IMMUNOLOGY2026™? ✅ Save money with discounted rates ✅ Secure your spot before it's too late ✅ Plan your trip with peace of mind to Boston. Most of all, you’ll experience exciting scientific discussions. Register now and save: immunology2026.aai.org
- #ICYMI Advancing #TranslationalImmunology: The Impact of Research Consortia. This on-demand webinar focuses on how research consortia foster scientific advancement by enabling collaboration between experts in a variety of fields and institutions as they work towards a common goal. 🎥 virtual.aai.org
- #ICYMI No one loves needles, and many injected vaccines require expensive cold storage. AAI members Akiko Iwasaki, Shane Crotty, and Michael Diamond are all working to remove the needle from crucial vaccinations and replace it with a mist. Learn more: ow.ly/a4Br50UWZme
- #ICYMI: Huge congrats again to the 2025 Nobel Laureates for their work on regulatory T cells and immune tolerance. Their research continues to pave the way for new treatments in autoimmunity and cancer. 🎥 Sakaguchi "Induction of regulatory T cells for immune tolerance." 🔗 ow.ly/YpRF50XNe9J
- #TBT on this open-access ImmunoHorizons article: Interested in how to improve #reproducibility in your assays using human PBMCs? This study assessed the effects of different cell preparations on flow cytometry assays and uncovered differences in cell fitness. #ICYMI: ow.ly/A99350XNfnh
- #ICYMI: Measles outbreaks are on the rise. 📉 Following its elimination in 2000, declining vaccination rates have led to over 120 cases in Texas and 147 in South Carolina being reported so far in 2025. #Measles is highly contagious but preventable with the #MMR vaccine. 🔗 ow.ly/JWvt50V7LEP
- #ICYMI: T cells rise up to fight infections in the gut. Fascinating research led by AAI members Ananda Goldrath, Maximilian Heeg and Miguel Reina-Campos show how a special group of T cells travels through the small intestine to combat pathogens. ow.ly/M4rQ50ULWSJ
- 2025 was a landmark year for #immunology! From breakthroughs in peripheral immune tolerance to the latest from #IMMUNOLOGY2025™, we’re looking back at the science that moved the needle. From now to the end of the year, don't miss our #ICYMI series and #ImmunologyWrapped: ow.ly/rUHV50XMEsj.
- Get ready to explore some wicked #immunology in Boston, MA! Early bird registration for #IMMUNOLOGY2026™ is open! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to network, learn, and discover in #Beantown. immunology2026.aai.org
- Thinking about applying for the AAI PPFP 2026-27? Now is the time to request your letters of recommendation and submit your application. This program provides the critical training necessary to translate your scientific expertise into meaningful advocacy on Capitol Hill. ow.ly/7OSg50XMBWE.
- 🧬 2025 was a MOOD. From Hawaii to Capitol Hill, AAI has been busy advancing the field! Check out our #ImmunologyWrapped to see our highlights in research, advocacy, and community. Which 2025 #Immunology moment was your favorite? ⬇️ ow.ly/ulsv50XMEsf
- Level up your immunology research! The new AAI Computational Immunology Course covers machine learning, single-cell RNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics and more. Get the computational edge and learn on-demand: ow.ly/6Cfr50VXLNp. #immunology #bioinformatics #datascience
- Upon submitting your abstract, you may apply for a Travel Award by 11:59 PM ET, December 16. These awards assist with travel expenses to #IMMUNOLOGY2026™ in Boston, MA, from April 15-19, 2026. ow.ly/lbwR50XKocE
- Today, December 16 is the deadline for the second #IMMUNOLOGY2026™ abstract period. This is a unique opportunity to present your research in front of leading immunologists. Submit today and meet us in Boston! 🔗 immunology2026.aai.org #AbstractSubmission #ImmunologyResearch
- 🚨 FINAL CALL! Abstract deadline for #IMMUNOLOGY2026™ is tomorrow, December 16. Don't miss your chance to showcase your research to the best in the field. Submit your work now and join us in Boston! 🔗 immunology2026.aai.org #Immunology #AAI2026 #Science #lablife
- Introducing NextGen Immunologists Day at #IMMUNOLOGY2026™ — a dedicated experience designed just for undergraduate students. Spend the day presenting research, learning how to navigate a scientific meeting, connecting with mentors, and building your network in immunology. ow.ly/BmhO50XIvSC.
- 🧬 Immunology on The Hill! AAI Council members met with Rep. @bettymccollum04.bsky.social (D-MN), staff for Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-CA), Tammy Duckworth(D-IL), and Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH) to stress the urgent need for robust NIH funding. Our research saves lives. #AAIadvocacy
- AAI's Council was on Capitol Hill advocating for #immunology! We met with the offices of Reps. Bell, Auchincloss, Jackson, and Sens. Klobuchar, Warren, and Durbin to push for robust NIH funding for life-saving research. Investing in science today means better health outcomes tomorrow. #AAIadvocacy
- AAI leadership was on Capitol Hill yesterday for our Council Day, bringing our priorities to key offices. Thank you to the Offices of Sen. Schiff, Rep. Smith, Sen. Padilla, and Sen. Cantwell for the valuable discussions on the crucial role of robust NIH funding. #AAIadvocacy
- Productive day on Capitol Hill! The AAI Council members, Drs. Randolph, Jameson, & Ehrlich are meeting with Senators, Representatives, and their staff today. Great discussion with Sen. Hawley's office about the future of biomedical research. Advocating for #immunology! #AAIadvocacy #ScienceMatters
