#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." 🔗 https://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: https://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. 🔗 https://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. https://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: https://ow.ly/rUHV50XMEsj#immunology

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. https://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? ⬇️ https://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: https://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. https://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#IMMUNOLOGY2026™ #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#IMMUNOLOGY2026™ #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. https://ow.ly/BmhO50XIvSC#IMMUNOLOGY2026™

🧬 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

Representative Betty McCollum (D-MN, 4th) met with AAI Councilors Gwendalyn Randolph, Steve Jameson, and CPA Chair Lauren Ehrlich! They had a great conversation about how crucial robust funding is for NIH. Thank you for the support! #AAIadvocacy

AAI Council Capitol Hill Day continues! AAI Councilors Drs. Farber, August, and Harrington discuss the importance of robust federal funding and science-based policy with staff from Rep. Jerrold Nadler’s (D-NY, 12th) office. #AAIadvocacy

AAI Councilors Donna Farber, Avery August, and Laurie Harrington had a wonderful meeting with staff from Rep. Josh Riley’s (D-NY, 19th) office, discussing the importance of NIH funding and science-based policy. #AAIadvocacy

🤔 Stop wondering how policy works and start shaping it! The PPFP 2026-27 is your advocacy bootcamp. Gain the skills to advocate for research funding and shape science policy: https://ow.ly/eO2p50XGRlp. #SciencePolicy #EarlyCareerScientist

Cold lab? No problem! Renew your AAI membership today and you'll be entered into a drawing to win an exclusive AAI Beanie—your new favorite winter/lab accessory! Renew by December 19 for a chance to win! 🔗 aai.org/Membership

Present your #immunology research among the world's leading immunologists! Submit your abstracts today for #IMMUNOLOGY2026™. Upon submission, apply for an AAI Travel Award to assist with travel expenses to Boston, MA. ✈️ https://bit.ly/48cjOtl @aai.org#immunology

Happy #InternationalVeterinaryMedicineDay! See how diverse species are advancing research in our special collection in The Journal of Immunology, "Beyond the Mouse: Nontraditional Animal Models." Discover more: https://ow.ly/i5Vk50XGp5K#InternationalVeterinaryMedicineDay

Data suggest that transcription factor specificity protein 1 (SP1) aggravates allergic rhinitis through the upregulation of forkhead box C1 (FOXC1), which reverses the protective effect of SP1 silencing on epithelial barrier damage. Read more online: ow.ly/cKOO50XFVik.

Are you passionate about immunology and ready to gain hands-on advocacy experience? The AAI PPFP 2026-27 is about more than understanding science policy—it's about making scientists heard. https://www.aai.org/Public-Affairs/PPFP?utm_source=bsky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=PPFP_2026#gsc.tab=0#gsc

📣 Abstract Reminder! Submissions for #IMMUNOLOGY2026™ close on December 16. Share your work with global immunology leaders and accelerate your research. Don't miss the chance to present in Boston, MA! 🔗 immunology2026.aai.org/abstracts#IMMUNOLOGY2026™ #Immunology #Science #AAI2026

Learn computational immunology on your schedule with the AAI On Demand course. Register by December 8 and get access to all lectures until January 30, 2026. Learn when it suits you best. 🔗 https://ow.ly/QPUt50Xorif #AAIeducation #AAIcourses

AAI is extremely disappointed in the ACIP vote to end the recommendation of hepatitis B vaccination for all infants at birth. Read the full statement from AAI President, Ulrich von Andrian: https://news.aai.org/2025/12/05/acip-recommendation-first-dose-hepb-vaccine/

New at #IMMUNOLOGY2026™: NextGen Immunologists Day — a dedicated experience for undergraduate students interested in immunology. Learn, connect, present. For more information and to register, visit https://ow.ly/agVz50XAKWE#IMMUNOLOGY2026™

@aai.org invites you to submit abstracts of unpublished, original research for presentation at #IMMUNOLOGY2026™. This dynamic opportunity to showcase your research empowers you to connect, collaborate, advance your career, and access cutting-edge research. Submit & save today! https://bit.ly/48cjOtl

🥶 Don't get left out in the cold. Renew your AAI Membership and you'll automatically be entered into a drawing (Dec 19) to win the ultimate lab accessory: an exclusive AAI Beanie! Keep your head warm during those long PCR runs and look stylish all winter long. 🔗 aai.org/Membership

In response to the recent changes to the CDC webpage on vaccines and autism, AAI has signed a joint letter led by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) to the Senate HELP Committee urging evidence-based CDC communications. Read the letter in full: https://ow.ly/Fp1x50XyiPE

Members in the News! Congrats to AAI members Gloria Choi (MIT) & Jun Huh (Harvard Medical School) on new research showing that the immune molecule IL-1β can directly trigger neurons in the brain to shut down social behavior during sickness. 🔗 https://ow.ly/r22u50XBlah.

🚨 Applications for the AAI PPFP 2026-27 are officially OPEN! Ready to advocate for biomedical research? Apply now and make your voice heard on Capitol Hill: https://ow.ly/Jsui50XAJ8V. #AAIadvocacy #SciPol #AdvocateForScience

🔬 The second abstract period for #IMMUNOLOGY2026™ is now OPEN! Submit your research December 2–16 and share your findings with the top minds in #immunology. Join us in Boston, MA, April 15–19, 2026. 🔗 immunology2026.aai.org/abstracts#IMMUNOLOGY2026™#immunology #AAI2026

When funding falls short, millions of people living with or at risk of HIV face disrupted care, declining health, and for some, the risk of death. We must come together to address the growing financial, human rights, and other challenges threatening the HIV response. https://ow.ly/W9F250XyjIU

New research from Dr. Rachel Bonami and Lindsay Bass at Vanderbilt University found that peripheral blood B cells isolated from Stage 1 #T1D individuals upregulated 122 genes. These findings could lead to potential screening tools for type 1 diabetes. Read more in #AAINews: https://ow.ly/k70h50XyiZx

🔑 Work/Life Balance is Key! Learn computational immunology on your schedule with the AAI On Demand course. Register by December 8 and get access to all lectures until January 30, 2026. Learn when it suits you best! 🔗 https://ow.ly/QPUt50Xorif #AAIeducation #AAIcourses

Cold lab? No problem! Renew your AAI membership today and you'll be entered into a drawing to win an exclusive AAI Beanie—your new favorite winter/lab accessory! 🔗 aai.org/Membership

Mark your calendars, early-career scientists! 🗓️ Applications for the AAI Public Policy Fellows Program (PPFP 2026-27) open on December 3rd! Get ready to advocate for immunology and NIH funding. https://ow.ly/VVEg50Xyefe. #AAISciPol

🦃 Our gratitude for our members has incredibly high affinity! This Thanksgiving, we are giving thanks for the T cells, B cells, and—most importantly—the people who advance the field of immunology every day. Whether you’re in the lab or at the dinner table today, we hope your day is filled with joy.

AAI Member Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee from Johns Hopkins Medicine shared with #ImmunologyExplained the powerful story of how her research is changing outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer. Learn more and watch the video: ow.ly/mKx550XyhEC.

🔬 The second abstract period for #IMMUNOLOGY2026™ opens on December 2! Submit your research and share your findings with the top minds in #immunology. Learn more: https://ow.ly/oOGt50XxIth#IMMUNOLOGY2026™

Data suggest that S. mansoni may have evolved to manipulate TRPV1+ neuron activation as a countermeasure to limit IL-17-mediated inflammation, facilitating systemic dissemination and chronic parasitism. Read more: ow.ly/3zz250XxJKa .

This November, we're helping you survive the winter and the cold lab air. Renew your AAI membership, and you'll be entered into a drawing to win the coveted, limited-edition AAI Beanie! It's the perfect way to keep you warm at the bench and beyond. Renew by Dec 19 to enter: aai.org/Membership.

📍 Meet the exhibitors at #AIC2025 and be sure to stop by AAI Booth B8! ❄️🧢 We’re giving you a chance to win an exclusive AAI Beanie! While you're there, chat with us about membership perks and how AAI can support your career. See you in Chicago! #Immunology

🤝 Are you an AAI member yet? Visit Booth B8 at #AIC2025 to discover how AAI membership connects you with the largest network of immunologists worldwide. From travel awards to career support, find out what you’ve been missing. Let’s grow your network! 🌐 #Immunology #ScienceCareer

Congratulations to the Graduate Poster Award Winners at #AIC2025!

📊 Got new data? Come talk to us at Booth B8 about publishing in The Journal of Immunology and ImmunoHorizons! Learn why publishing in our society journals supports the field—and your research. Let's discuss your next manuscript! #AIC2025 #Publishing #Immunology