Event Details

29^th April at 12:00-13:00 and 16:00-17:00
Onsite and online events
in Tiedonkolu, Medisiina D / online

We are celebrating the International Day of Immunology on 29 April 2026!

You are warmly welcome to start the celebrations with your colleagues at Tiedonkolu at 12:00. Sparkling wine, sima, and Finnish doughnuts (munkki) will be served. For catering, please register by April 22: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/882FA604E487C68F

Immunology Day Webinar is arranged at 16:00 with Shimon Sakaguchi, Makoto Miyara, Joris van der Veeken as spekaers and Rita Carsetti, Federica Sallusto and Robert Balderas as chairs. Pre-registration is required to join! the webinar: https://immunohub.iuis.org/iuis/2026/webinars/4193475

Not all immune cells attack. Some keep the peace. On 29 April 2026, the International Day of Immunology will shine a spotlight on Regulatory T Cells (Tregs), the immune system’s gatekeepers of tolerance and balance. These specialized cells help prevent autoimmunity, limit chronic inflammation, and maintain harmony across immune responses. Without them, the system turns on itself.

This year’s campaign explores how Tregs preserve immune stability in complex environments — from the gut to the brain — and how understanding their role is reshaping our approach to cancer, infection, and autoimmune disease.

Learn more about the 2026 International Day of Immunology and the Awards here.