Who We Are
ICIS Members receive substantial discounts to register for the Annual Meeting which convenes the world’s experts on viruses & anti-viral responses, on the immune system and its functions in health & disease, together with ground-breaking industry leaders and next generation PhD students, postdocs and early career scientists. Many of the major advances in cytokine biology were first reported at the Cytokines Annual Meeting.
It is a major goal of the ICIS to facilitate interactions between young investigators and trainees with established researchers in the interferon and cytokine field. Outstanding junior investigators, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate/medical students are encouraged to participate in the Annual Scientific meeting through the presentation of prestigious travel awards dedicated to young researchers.
A Family of Cytokine Biologists
Become a part of the world-wide community of scientists devoted to research in the fields of cytokine, interferon, and chemokine biology by joining the International Cytokine & Interferon Society. Join others in this large field to exchange information and ideas, strengthen interdisciplinary ties, and build international collaborations. The Society serves as a network to facilitate research communication and strengthen links between academic, government and industry scientists to advance the therapeutic use of and targeting of cytokines, their commercialization and the success of biological response modifiers. More …
Mission
Our mission is to:
- Promote original research in the fields of cytokines, interferons, chemokines, growth factors and their receptors;
- Facilitate communication and interaction between scientists aimed at the multidisciplinary integration of current basic and clinical knowledge and concepts in these areas of research;
- Foster interactions between young investigators and trainees with established researchers in the interferon and cytokine field;
- Support the dissemination of information on, and applications of knowledge in areas of biomedical research;
- Increase awareness within the national and international health communities of the importance of these areas of biomedical research.
To achieve these goals, the Society will sponsor meetings, publications and other educational activities.
Additional Information
The International Cytokine & Interferon Society (ICIS) is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, federal tax ID #: 59-2471233. The ICIS does not engage in political activity or lobbying and does not endorse any political candidates.
Dues and subscriptions paid to ICIS are not considered charitable contributions for US federal tax purposes. However, they may be deducted as ordinary and necessary business expenses. Members should consult their tax advisors for further guidance. Optional donations to the Regular Member or Trainee Travel Award funds, separate from and in addition to your membership dues, may be tax deductible—please consult your tax advisor for details.
For members in the United Kingdom, the ICIS is listed as an approved learned society or professional organization. Check the HM Revenue & Customs website to learn if you can get tax relief and how to claim.
