ISFSI is pleased to launch its new Member milestones series, dedicated to recognizing the academic and professional achievements of our community. We are delighted to begin by congratulating Dr. Valeria Pianese on the successful completion of her PhD at the University of Tuscia in Viterbo, Italy. Her doctoral thesis focused on the microbiota-gut-brain axis and … Read more
On behalf of our President, Prof. Jorge Galindo-Villegas, and the ISFSI community, we would like to thank you for helping us reach this exciting milestone: 1,000+ followers on LinkedIn! 🌍🐟🦐 But this milestone is about more than a number. It represents a growing global community of researchers, students, professionals, and everyone interested in fish and … Read more
We are pleased to co-promote our first activity of the year together with the International Union of Immunological Societies and the Veterinary Immunology Committee:Prof. John F. RawlsDepartment of Molecular Genetics & MicrobiologyDuke University Zebrafish as a high-throughput screening model with strong translational relevance to mammalian immunologyMay 21 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CEST Can’t … Read more
On the #Day_of_Immunology (April 29,2026), we acknowledge the global community advancing immune research across systems and species. To all #Fish_and_Shellfish_Immunologists worldwide: your contributions are critical. From dissecting host–pathogen interactions to enabling sustainable aquaculture and aquatic animal health, this field continues to deliver both mechanistic insight and applied solutions. As a proud member of the International … Read more
The experimental plan for the course includes an emphasis on zebrafish host-microbiome-immune interactions in addition to general microbiomics skills. The registration deadline is 11 May and there are travel grants and registration fee waivers available. https://meetings.embo.org/event/26-microbiomics
At the (ISFSI), we proudly celebrate the outstanding women advancing aquatic immunology worldwide. From fundamental host–pathogen biology to vaccinology, microbiome science, and translational health strategies, our female scientists, board members, trainees, and collaborators are shaping the future of fish and shellfish immunity, deepening our understanding, and strengthening aquatic health across ecosystems. Science advances further —and … Read more
The latest ISFSI webinar, held on 11 March 2025, was a resounding success, attracting hundreds of participants from around the world. The session, led by our current President, paid tribute to Professor Giuseppe Scapigliati, founding member and first President of the Society, in recognition of his influential contributions to the field of fish immunology. In … Read more
We have the pleasure of presenting Prof. Irene Salinas, from the Department of Biology from The University of New Mexico, USA, at our next webinar in the ISFSI Webinar Series. The webinar is entitled “Effective mentoring and what it means for the mentor and the mentee: effective communication strategies”. In this workshop, we will learn … Read more
