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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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Messages to Membership

Dr. Flynn’s Message to Members Regarding Trump Administration Travel Ban

AAI President JoAnne L. Flynn, Ph.D., recently issued a statement to the AAI membership regarding the Trump Administration policy that largely prohibits foreign nationals from seven countries from traveling to the U.S. In the statement, Flynn reaffirms the AAI belief “that all scientists of good will who are working to advance the field and benefit humankind should be permitted to travel freely, share ideas, and collaborate.”
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AAI 2018 Election Results

AAI congratulates members on their election to the AAI Council and committees for terms commencing July 1, 2018. AAI extends a sincere thanks to all candidates who agreed to stand for election.
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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.

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Apply now for the 2019-20 AAI Public Policy Fellows Program

AAI is now accepting applications for the 2019-20 Public Policy Fellows Program (PPFP). The AAI PPFP engages early career researchers, including postdoctoral fellows and assistant professors, in AAI public affairs activities. The program features a visit to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Scientists do not have to leave the bench for this opportunity.

Apply here by January 22, 2019.

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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.

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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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