Day of Immunology

The first Day of Immunology was held April 29, 2005 in more than 30 European states with great success. An impressive variety of activities with broad media coverage reached large numbers of people all over Europe, and strengthened public awareness of immunology as a basis for individual health and well-being. In 2006, the Day of Immunology will ask immunologists to focus on students of all ages. Avian flu, vaccination, and personal well-being are questions of great concern to young and adolescent people all over Europe. In a joint action, the European Federation of Immunological Societies (EFIS) will foster partnerships between immunologists and schools and will prepare a special website for school use. An invitation to the EFIS congress (European Congress of Immunology) in Paris, September 6-9 2006, will be awarded to the wittiest, most original submission.