Immunity & Aging Panel: Immune Responses to Vaccines & Pathogens across Age Groups
We are excited to collaborate with Immunology in Africa Podcast to co-host a panel commemorating the 2024 Day of Immunology!
Join us to discuss immunity and aging in a panel moderated by Dr. Colwyn Headley and featuring panelists Drs. Fabien Prodjinotho, Kolawole Oladipo, Oyebola Oyesola, and Adam Abdullah.
Black In Immuno Week 2023
We are excited to announce that BlackInImmunoWeek (#BIIW2023) is happening November 9-11, 2023!
Register for Black In Immuno Week on our event platform Hopin or below!
Submission due for 3 Minute Flash Talks
Black in Immuno is hosting a 3 minute flash talk competition for Black in Immuno Week 2023!
Black identifying undergraduate students, Master’s students, Graduate students, and Postdocs are invited to participate by recording a video summarizing their immunology-focused scientific research in a compelling way to a non-specialist audience in 3 minutes or less.
Videos will be judged based on comprehension, content, communication and engagement by an esteemed panel of judges.
Rewards will be given for First place ($300) and Second place ($200). There will also be a community choice winner ($100) who will be chosen by community votes via twitter.
Submissions are open now and will close on Sunday October 29th at 11:59PM EDT / Monday, October 24th 3:59AM UTC, and winners will be announced during Black in Immuno week on November 9th.
Register your interest in participating in the link below. Then, after filming your video, you can submit it via the video submission form.
The Changemaker Series: Social Media & Advocacy with Dr. Danielle Twum
BII is excited to host our second seminar for The Changemaker Series where we will be discussing social media and advocacy with Dr. Twum
Black In Immuno Week 2022
Submission due for 3 Minute Flash Talks
Black in Immuno is hosting a 3 minute flash talk competition for Black in Immuno Week 2022!
Black identifying undergraduate students, Master’s students, Graduate students, and Postdocs are invited to participate by recording a video summarizing their immunology-focused scientific research in a compelling way to a non-specialist audience in 3 minutes or less.
Videos will be judged based on comprehension, content, communication and engagement by an esteemed panel of judges.
Rewards will be given for First place ($300) and Second place ($200). There will also be a community choice winner ($100) who will be chosen by community votes via twitter.
Submissions are open now and will close on Sunday October 23rd at 11:59PM EDT / Monday, October 24th 3:59AM UTC, and winners will be announced during Black in Immuno week on Tuesday, November 15th.
Register your interest in participating in the link below. Then, after filming your video, you can submit it via the video submission form.
The Changemaker Series: An exploration of advocacy and activism in STEM
Join us for our first speaker in The Changemaker Series: An exploration of advocacy and activism in STEM.
Overcoming Public Mistrust in Science Panel
Speakers: Chris Bourne, Dr. Valerie Lewis, Dr. Ti’ara Griffen, Dr. Akilah Jefferson, Dr. Ari Kozik
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Patient Advocacy Panel
Speakers: Dr. Faye Bruce, Syreeta Nolan, Lisa Agyen, Dr. Shilpa Venkatchalam
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Careers In Immuno Panel
Speakers: Dr. Danielle Twum, Dr. Jonathan Silver, Ashton Trotman-Grant, Dr. Jonathan Wosen
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Immuno at the Bedside: Translational Science Talks
Speakers: Tonya Aaron, Dr. Cornelius Taabazuing, Dr. Makeda Robinson, Devon Eddins, Dr. Elijah Kolawole Oladipo
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Gender Equity: Closing the Gender Gap
Panelists: Dr. Keke Fairfax, Kirstin Sylvester, Monkgomotsi Maseng
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DEI Initiatives in Immunology Panel
Speakers: Dr. D’Anne Duncan, Dr. Jasmine Collins, Dr. Joanna Shisler, Dr. Robert Rivers
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Immuno at the Bench: Basic Science Talks
Speakers: Dr. Zuri Sullivan, Dr. Ukpong Eyo, Dr. Yassin Elfaki, and Dr. Sara Suliman
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BlackInImmunoWeek Keynote with Dr. Faith Osier
Dr. Faith Osier is a Professor of Malaria Immunology and the Executive Director of the IAVI Human Immunology Laboratory at Imperial College London. IAVIs mission is to translate scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions. Her team includes scientists, managers and operational staff, PhD and Masters’ students. The project portfolio includes HIV, TB, Emerging Infectious Diseases – Marburg, Lassa, Ebola, Covid-19 – and Malaria. The projects span discovery science, preclinical and clinical vaccine development. The lab specializes in GCLP-grade immunoassays to enable product registration with regulatory authorities and is the central biorepository for IAVIs clinical research centers worldwide.
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BlackInImmunoWeek 2021
Mark your calendars for our second annual #BlackInImmunoWeek! View more details here.
ImmunoChats
We'll be posting a series of questions on Twitter so you can introduce yourself and meet others in the immunology community. You can answer by tweeting the question number e.g Q1, your answer, and #ImmunoChats so others can find your answer. Open to all immunologists!
Live Panel Discussion - COVID Vaccination
BlackInImmuno is hosting a live vaccine panel to will create a safe space to ask questions regarding the COVID vaccine, and discuss concerns related to the history of medicine in radicalized communities.
July 10th at 9:00 AM PDT / 12:00 PM EDT / 5:00 BST
BlackInX Conference
Join Black In X movements confront anti-Black racism and celebrate Black scholars at the inaugural Black In X Conference featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett and several other events.
For more information, visit the Black In X website.
ImmunoChats
We'll be posting a series of questions on Twitter so you can introduce yourself and meet others in the immunology community. You can answer by tweeting the question number e.g Q1, your answer, and #ImmunoChats so others can find your answer. Open to all immunologists!
#BlackInImmunoWeek Wellness Workshop
Dr. Catherine N. Kibirige is a clinical research scientist with over 10 years of experience supporting HIV epidemiological cure-related research. Her current role is working as a Research Associate for the IAVI Human Immunology Laboratory, based at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Campus of Imperial College, London.
Click here to view the Workshop.
#BlackInImmunoWeek Technology Panel
Panelists: Dr. Bryan Bryson, Dr. Asher Williams, Dr. Onyinye I. Iweala, and Dr. Tonya J. Webb
Click to view the Technology Panel: 9AM PST / 12PM EST / 5PM GMT
Immunology Crossover TEDx Style Talks
Speakers: Dr. Bryan Bryson, Dr. Asher Williams, Dr. Onyinye I. Iweala,
Click here to view the TEDx-style talks: 8AM PST / 11AM EST / 4PM GMT.
Adaptive Immunity TEDx Style Talks
Speakers: Dr. Azza A. Gadir, Dr. Avery Posey, Dr. Ane Ogbe, Dr. Michael Okoreeh
Click here to view the TEDx-style talks: 11AM PST / 2PM EST / 6PM GMT and Q&A: 12PM PST / 3PM EST / 7PM GMT
#BlackInImmunoWeek Career Panel
Panelists: Dr. Yaw Bediako, Dr. Bianca Baker, Dr. Caleph Wilson, Dr. Layal Liverpool, Dr. Avery August
Click here to view the Career Panel: 9AM PST / 12PM EST / 4PM GMT
Innate Immunity TEDx Style Talks and Q&A
Speakers: Dr. De'Broski Herbert, Dr. Berenice Mbiribindi, Antonia Cuff, and Dr. Juliet Morrison
Click here to view the TEDx-style talks: 10AM PST / 1PM EST / 6PM GMT and Q&A: 11AM PST / 2PM EST / 7PM GMT
#BlackInImmunoWeek Early Career Panel
Panelists: Ashton Trotman-Grant, Marilyn Allen, Ariel Calderon, A’dryanna Jenkins, and Jada Suber
Click to watch the Early Career Panel: 8AM PST / 11AM EST / 4PM GMT
