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Join Us! Your Family of Cytokine Biologists

ICIS is the premier organization promoting the field of cytokine biology across many different research disciplines, impacting all aspects of medicine, from cancer to autoimmune disease to neural development and function. Through the Annual Meeting, the www.cytokinesociety.org website, its official journals and the work of its committees, the Society serves as a network to facilitate research communication and, ultimately to translate discoveries to improve human health.

Image of Seattle skyline and call to Save the Date for Cytokines 2025 which will be November 2 - 5.
Members receive discounted registration fees for the Annual Meeting as well as other discounts and members only opportunities

Student/Postdoc members may also apply for ICIS Annual Meeting Travel & Abstract Presentation Awards until the abstract deadline and access the Directory of Members.

Description of Membership Types:

Academic/Government Member: Members who possess an earned baccalaureate or higher degree in science or medicine or the academic equivalent of the above and are currently engaged in professional activities commonly associated with cytokine and interferon research in academia or government institutions.

Industry Member – ICIS provides membership for industry employees who are directly involved in research, education, and/or corporate leadership in the field of cytokine and interferon research, including small business owners and consultants. The goal is to strengthen the links between industry, academia and government scientists and to advance the therapeutic use of and targeting of cytokines, their commercialization and the success of biological response modifiers. Members will benefit from a $100 discount on registration fees ($50 for student/postdoc Members; $250 for Industry Members) for the Annual Meeting, as well as other discounts for Virtual Meeting participation.

Student/Post Doc: Postdoctoral fellows, graduates or undergraduate students involved in cytokine and interferon research or closely related academic disciplines, shall be eligible to become Student Members. Student Members pay a reduced membership fee so long they annually certify to the Society that they are engaged in full-time academic studies or research. Student Members are entitled to all rights and privileges of Members, including eligibility for society awards.

Lifetime Member: Academic/Government Members over the age of 55 may pay a once in a lifetime fee of $500 to remain an active member without having to renew dues ever again in the future.

Emeritus Member: Members who have retired or become emeritus of his/her Institution may apply to the Council for admission to emeritus status. Emeritus Members pay a reduced membership fee and but shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges of Members. Emeritus members of the ICS and ISICR shall automatically remain as Emeritus members of the ICIS.

Academic/Government

$75.00/year
  • Two ($135), Three ($200) & Lifetime ($500 for over 55 years of age) Year Memberships Available
  • Awards Eligibility
  • Discount of $100 on Annual Meeting Registration
  • Qualifying factor in serving on Council or Committees
  • Networking and Mentoring
  • Voting Member
  • Membership Directory
  • Share Job Openings to ICIS Website and Social Networks
  • Share Recent Publications to ICIS Website and Social Networks
  • Members save over 85% on a Personal Online subscription to Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research
Join as Academic/Government Member

Industry

$250.00/year
  • Two and Three Year Memberships Available
  • Awards Eligibility
  • Discount of $250 on Annual Meeting Registration
  • Qualifying factor in serving on Council or Committees
  • Networking and Mentoring
  • Voting Member
  • Membership Directory
  • Share Job Openings to ICIS Website and Social Networks
  • Share Industry News and Publications to ICIS Website and Social Networks
  • Members save over 85% on a Personal Online subscription to Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research
Join as Industry Member

Student/Postdoc

$60/3 years
  • Awards Eligibility
  • Discount of $50 on Annual Meeting Registration for 3 consecutive years
  • Qualifying factor in serving on Committees
  • Networking and Mentor Program
  • Voting Member
  • Membership Directory
  • Members save over 85% on a Personal Online subscription to Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research
  • A letter of verification of training status is required at time of application
Join as Student/Postdoc Member for 3 Years

Emeritus

$45/3 year
  • Awards Eligibility
  • Discount of $100 on Annual Meeting Registration
  • Qualifying factor in serving on Committees
  • Networking and Mentor Program
  • Voting Member
  • Membership Directory
  • Members save over 85% on a Personal Online subscription to Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research
  • Must be be retired or become emeritus at your institution
Join as Emertitus Member

Requests for reduced or waived membership fees based on need will be considered by the Executive Committee on a case-by-case basis. To request, send an email with a brief justification and CV (including any funding information) to Stephanie Flores at sflores(at)cytokinesociety.org.

Membership Dues are Changing in 2025

Dues have not increased in more than 5 years, but our expenses have. At its October meeting, the Council voted unanimously to increase dues to help the Society stay abreast of inflation. The rates are for 1-year and can be set to auto-renew to save the hassle of remembering each year.

  • $125 – Academic/Government membership
  • $250 – Industry membership (no change!)
  • $50 – Student/Postdoc membership
  • $50 – Emeritus membership
  • $750 – Lifetime Membership
    (Must be 60 years or older. Proof of eligibility required.)

Good news is that the new rates don’t take effect until 2025. Join or renew by Dec. 31 for the current prices!