The American Association of Immunologists

Welcome to AAI

The American Association of Immunologists, founded in 1913, is dedicated to advancing the field of immunology and fostering development opportunities for researchers at every career stage. Its members work together to address common interests and push forward the boundaries of knowledge.

AAI Members Awarded
the 2018 Nobel Prize
in Physiology or Medicine

AAI congratulates American immunologist James P. Allison (AAI ’78) and Japanese immunologist Tasuku Honjo (AAI ’88) on being awarded the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for pioneering research...
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IMMUNOLOGY 2019^TM

Immunology Courses

Immunology Jobs

Career Awards

Annual Meeting Travel Grants

Fellowships

Travel for Techniques Awards

Important Dates & Events

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IMMUNOLOGY 2019^™ Registration

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IMMUNOLOGY 2019^™ Housing

Discounted rates end Friday, April 5, 2019

July 9 – 14, 2019

AAI Introductory Course in Immunology

Registration closes Monday, June 10, 2019

July 28 – August 2, 2019

AAI Advanced Course in Immunology

Registration closes Friday, June 28, 2019

Messages to Membership

2019 AAI Election Now Open

AAI voting members in good standing are eligible to cast their ballots in the 2019 AAI Election. To do so:

Log into the AAI Member Site
Click the "VOTE" button displayed on "My Homepage"

Once you have completed your ballot, please review it carefully before submitting as you will be unable to resubmit it.

Voting Deadline: Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at 11:59 PM ET

CPA Chair Issues Statement in Opposition to Trump FY 2020 Budget Request

AAI Committee on Public Affairs (CPA) Chair David D. Chaplin, M.D., Ph.D., issued a statement expressing strong opposition to President Trump’s fiscal year 2020 budget request for NIH. President Trump recommends cutting the NIH budget by ~$5 billion (more than 12 percent) for FY 2020. Chaplin also thanks Congress for its strong support for NIH in recent years and urges Members of Congress to reject President Trump’s budget proposal, and instead continue to provide NIH with robust budget growth.
See the full statement here »

Statement of David D. Chaplin, M.D., Ph.D.; Chair, AAI Committee on Public Affairs

In response to the current measles outbreak, AAI Committee on Public Affairs Chair David Chaplin, M.D., Ph.D., issued a statement on the importance of vaccines. Chaplin highlights the AAI view that vaccines are safe, effective, and save lives. The statement was released in conjunction with a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing, entitled “Vaccines Save Lives: What Is Driving Preventable Disease Outbreaks?"

AAI Announces Career Award Recipients for 2019

AAI proudly announces the 2019 recipients of AAI Awards for outstanding research and career achievements.

The 2019 AAI Award winners will be recognized at IMMUNOLOGY 2019^™, May 9–13, San Diego, CA.

View 2019 Career Award recipients.

Reserve your hotel in San Diego for IMMUNOLOGY 2019™

Housing is now open for IMMUNOLOGY 2019^™. The official AAI room block offers deep discounts on hotels, all within walking distance of the San Diego Convention Center. With no hidden booking, change or cancellation fees, make your trip to San Diego more affordable. Book now and pay later!

Visit the IMMUNOLOGY 2019^™ housing page to view available hotels and rates, and select your hotel.

AAI President Receives Distinguished Research Award

AAI President JoAnne L. Flynn, Ph.D., has received the University of Pittsburgh Chancellor’s 2019 Distinguished Research Award.

A professor in the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Dr. Flynn is one of five individuals to be recognized with this honor. According to the university, Dr. Flynn was chosen for transforming “our understanding of the immunology of tuberculosis by making groundbreaking changes to vaccine administration and introducing the non-human primate model.”

Learn more about Dr. Flynn’s award

AAI Announces Distinguished Fellows of AAI–Class of 2019

The American Association of Immunologists (AAI) proudly announces the 2019 Distinguished Fellows of AAI. This is the inaugural class. This program recognizes members for distinguished careers and outstanding scientific contributions as well as their service to AAI and the immunology community.

Meet the Class of 2019

Eugene M. Oltz, Ph.D., AAI’95, is appointed chair of the Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity at the Ohio State University College of Medicine.

Kristin A. Hogquist, Ph.D., AAI ’95, is appointed the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Vice Chair for Research at the University of Minnesota.

Bruce Glick, Ph.D., AAI ’70 (d. 2/1/09) is honored posthumously as recipient of a 2018 Golden Goose Award for his bursa of Fabricius research.

Stanley Cohen, M.D., AAI ’70, receives a 2018 Golden Goose Award for his work on cytokines.

Stephen P. Schoenberger, Ph.D., AAI ’05, Bjorn Peters, Ph.D., AAI ’07, and Anjana Rao, Ph.D., AAI ’90 are among collaborators on a La Jolla Institute and UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center research effort that has received a $4.5 million Cancer Moon Shot Award.

Yasmine Belkaid, Ph.D., AAI ’13, Richard S. Blumberg, M.D., AAI ’93, Michael A. Caligiuri, M.D., AAI ’97, Michael S. Diamond, M.D., Ph.D., AAI ’07, David A. Hafler, M.D., AAI ’84, Jordan S. Orange, M.D., Ph.D., AAI ’95, and Arlene H. Sharpe, M.D., Ph.D., AAI ’96 (past AAI president, 2016-17) are elected members of the National Academy of Medicine.

James P. Allison, Ph.D., AAI '78 (past AAI president, 2001-02) and Tasuku Honjo, M.D., Ph.D., AAI '88 are awarded the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

More Member News

Following are recent obituaries. To view the AAI In Memoriam Page, click here.

Associate Editor for The JI (1980–1984) John Mendelsohn, M.D., AAI ’73, President Emeritus, Univ. of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Ctr. (d. 1/7/2019)

Morris J. Karnovsky, MB BCh., D.Sc., AAI ’73, Professor Emeritus, Harvard Med. Sch. (d. 1/21/2018)

Associate Editor for The JI (1981–1985) Stephen I. Katz, M.D., Ph.D., AAI ’75, NIAMS - NIH, Bethesda, MD (d. 12/20/2018)

Past AAI president (1991-1992) and secretary-treasurer (1970–1986) Henry Metzger, M.D., AAI ’65, Scientist Emeritus, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, NIH (d. 11/20/2018)

D. Mark Estes, Ph.D., AAI ’94, Professor (retired), Univ. of Georgia (d. 7/10/2018)

David A. Cooper, M.D., Ph.D., AAI ’87, Scientia Professor, Kirby Inst., Univ. of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia (d. 3/18/2018)

Melvin Cohn, Ph.D., AAI ’51, Professor Emeritus, Salk Inst. for Biological Studies, La Jolla, CA (d. 10/23/2018)

William T. Shearer, M.D., Ph.D., AAI ’74, Professor of Pediatrics and Immunology, Baylor Col. of Med., Texas Children's Hosp., Houston, TX (d. 10/9/2018)

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