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September 18, 2026 | Webinar - EGPA: From Pathophysiology to Patient Care | Virtual

Webinar – EGPA: From Pathophysiology to Patient Care

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 11:00 am – 12:30 pm US Eastern 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Central Europe The programme covers eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) across three talks: disease mechanisms and pathophysiology diagnosis and clinical management, and treatment beyond current guidelines each followed by audience Q&A, moderated by Praveen Akuthota and Michael Wechsler. Registration is required but free. Paneez Khoury – Understanding EGPA: Disease Mechanisms and Pathophysiology Alexandra Nanzer – Diagnosing and Managing EGPA in Clinical Practice Philip Seo – EGPA Treatment…

September 15, 2026 | SAIS Member Highlight - Dr Alisha Chetty | Cape Town, South Africa

SAIS Member Highlight – Dr Alisha Chetty

Dr. Alisha Chetty is a preclinical immunologist and an UKRI MRC African Research Leader Fellow based at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Her work focuses on the influence of distal mucosal infections and inflammation, on female genital health and fertility. Dr. Chetty completed her undergraduate studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in 2012, before earning a BSc (Med) Honours in Infectious Diseases and Immunology in 2013 and a PhD in Clinical Sciences and Immunology from UCT in 2019.…

September 15, 2026 | Algerian Immunology Society (SAI) News | Algeria

Algerian Immunology Society (SAI) News

Over the past year and a half, the Algerian Society of Immunology (SAI), a member society of the Federation of African Immunological Societies (FAIS), has run four major events that trace a clear arc: from strengthening everyday diagnostic practice, through advanced technical training in flow cytometry, to a landmark push for national transplant infrastructure and a congress held under the patronage of Algeria's Minister of Health. 5th Continuing Medical Education Day SAI's programme opened in February 2025 with its 5th…

September 15, 2026 | Nigerian Society for Immunology News | Nigeria

Nigerian Society for Immunology News

The Nigerian Society for Immunology (NSI) has had an eventful 2026 so far with students attending training across the world, marking World Immunology Day with a full programme at the University of Ibadan, and seeing its president recognised with one of Nigeria's most senior academic honours. Student Training Miss OmojoOluwa Ifeanu Oyebimpe, an MSc student in the Department of Immunology at the University of Ibadan, won a FAIS scholarship to attend the IUIS-IPM-Immuno-Madagascar Advanced Immunology Course in Ampefy, Madagascar, from…

July 27, 2026 | |

Opportunity: Nominations Open for the 2026 Al-Sumait Prize for African Development

Opportunity: Nominations Open for the 2026 Al-Sumait Prize for African Development Nominations are now open for the 2026 Al-Sumait Prize for African Development, a prestigious international award administered by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS). The prize recognises individuals and institutions whose research, scientific projects, or innovative initiatives have made a significant and lasting contribution to sustainable development across Africa. Awarded annually, the US$1 million prize rotates between three fields: Health, Food Security, and Education. The 2026…

July 27, 2026 | |

Opportunity: Build Your Science Policy Skills with the ISC–INGSA Training Programme

Opportunity: Build Your Science Policy Skills with the ISC–INGSA Training Programme The International Science Council (ISC), in partnership with the International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA), has launched a new training programme designed to help researchers and scientific organisations strengthen their engagement at the science–policy interface. As scientific evidence plays an increasingly important role in addressing global challenges, researchers are often called upon to communicate their findings to policymakers. This programme equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills…

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