ABOUT

The EFIS-affiliated Study Group on innate immunity in Sterile Inflammation, Autoimmunity, and their Resolution (iiSIAR) was established in 2023 and is composed of a European group of scientists that organizes scientific activities and events aiming to provide a network for scholarly exchange. The iiSIAR is affiliated and sponsored by the European Federation of Immunological Societies.

The iiSIAR is run by 7 Board members who are nominated by EFIS. The executive of the board is made up of the spokesperson and secretary general.

Board Members:

Prof. Amiram Ariel (Israel)

Prof. Maciej Kurpisz (Poland)

Prof. Jo Van Ginderachter (Belgium)

Prof. Sylvaine You (France)

Prof. Ari Waisman (Germany)

Prof. Adriano Rossi (UK)

Prof. Annabel Valledor-Fernandez (Spain)

The Annual Forum Meeting (May 11-13, 2026, Vilnius)

The 3rd EFIS Forum on Innate Immunity in Sterile Inflammation, Autoimmunity, and their Resolution, which will be held on May 11-13. 2026, in the Hilton Garden Inn, Vilnius, Lithuania.

The program will comprise oral presentations and will foresee ample time for social interactions and the exchange of data and ideas. 

The meeting will conclude with a gathering of the young Study Group members and iiSIAR board, including lunch and discussion of future activities.

Abstract submission and registration are open for students, postdoctoral trainees, and group leaders. Oral presentations will be selected by the iiSIAR board and organizing committee. Presentation of unpublished results will be highly appreciated.

Please note that attendance will be limited to 150 seats, so early registration is encouraged.

For more information, please visit the forum website: 

The Virtual Seminar Series

A virtual seminar series is held annually during the academic year. The series hosts world-class scientists from around the world who are interested in the iiSIAR fields of interest, aiming to expand its participants' horizons and scientific merit.

The seminar is held monthly with two 30-minute presentations. The speakers list can be found under the virtual seminar page.

The EFIS study group on innate immunity in Sterile Inflammation, Autoimmunity, and their Resolution (iiSIAR) has been actively fostering scientific interaction and exchange over the past two years.

Now, we invite you to be an active participant in the growth of our community through exciting new initiatives:

Due to popular requests and broad participation of non-European PIs and students, we have established the International Support Team (IST), and the young Study Group (ySG) to enhance community involvement and facilitate industrial support. 

Benefits of Joining

IST Membership

· Featured listing on the iiSIAR website with clickable links to their websites.

· Priority selection for presentations in the 2026 iiSIAR seminar series (25-50% of talks based on excellence criteria).

· Preferential selection for oral presentations at iiSIAR annual forums upon abstract submission.

· Permission to publish job openings, resource sharing requests, and event announcements in the iiSIAR monthly news bulletin (board-approved).

· Immediate updates on iiSIAR activities.

ySG Membership

· Featured listing on the iiSIAR website.

· Preference in receiving travel scholarships to iiSIAR forums, including the 3rd forum in Vilnius, May 11-13, 2026.

· Priority for oral presentations at standalone iiSIAR forums upon abstract submission.

· Access to the iiSIAR news bulletin featuring job openings, resource sharing opportunities, and relevant events.