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Immunology Institute

A cutting-edge and interdisciplinary hub for faculty, researchers, clinicians, health policy experts, and educators who seek to advance the study of immunology and improve human health

The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Immunology Institute is also committed to becoming a nexus for those interested in educating our campus, our community and our state on the critical role that the immune system plays in promoting health and well-being.

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Integrating immunologic methods and fundamental immunologic research

Immunology at UAB spans the range from fundamental basic and discovery research to clinical trials that use the latest immune-targeting drugs and vaccines. Immunology-focused UAB researchers and clinicians are learning to channel the power of the immune system to treat and prevent multiple diseases.

Research

Developing robust technical and physical infrastructure

Access to cutting-edge technologies, facilities and informatics resources will further propel immunologic research at UAB, which will ultimately lead to a fundamental appreciation for how the immune system protects us from disease and may be harnessed to improve the lives of individuals in our commu

Cores and Infrastructure

Providing comprehensive immunologic education

Immunology education at UAB extends across the undergraduate, graduate and professional schools and is designed to ensure that the next generation of researchers, clinicians, educators and healthy policy professionals understand the importance of the immune system in protection from a myriad of dise

Education
October 23, 2025
9 am - 5 pm
UAB National Alumni Society House
1301 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE is FRIDAY September 26, 2025
Posters can be 40” x 60” – mounted as either portrait or landscape

We are seeking abstract submissions from UAB trainees (undergraduate research students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows)! Submit your abstract (250 words) by 9/26/2025 to be considered for an oral presentation at the Immunology Symposium on October 23, 2025. Abstracts may be submitted on any topic related to IMMUNOLOGY – we want to see your research in immunology, microbiology, oncology, immunotherapy, innate, adaptive and mucosal immune responses, infection, allergy, pathogens and/or vaccines – just to name a few. The top two abstracts will be selected to give 15-minute oral presentations and receive a cash prize of $250! On the day of the Symposium at the Alumni House, we will select one senior (4th year graduate student and above) level trainee and one junior (undergraduate, 1st-3rd year graduate students) level trainee from the poster presentations for $100 cash prizes.


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