European Federation of Immunological Societies

yEFIS

The EFIS Young Immunologist Task Force (yEFIS) aims to gather all early career scientists (ECS) in Europe working in Immunology and build a European network to defend the interests of ECS on both a national and European level. 

Mission

The main objectives of the yEFIS Task Force are to:

  • Represent the interests of early career immunologists at a European level
  • Guide and organise the yEFIS Network and yEFIS Working Groups
  • Promote national YI groups in all EFIS-affiliated societies
  • Expand youth participation in EFIS goals
  • Bring visibility to YI during international meetings and schools, establishing regular dedicated sessions
  • Share information, interests and ideas between European YI
  • Connect YI and experienced scientists to shape the next generation of Immunologists in Europe

Leading Task Force Members

Spokesperson: Myriam Nabhan (French Society of Immunology)

Vice-spokesperson: Christos Nikolaou (German Society of Immunology)

Treasurer: Heike C. Hawerkamp (Irish Society for Immunology)

See the full list of members on the yEFIS website

Join the yEFIS Network!

Does this sound interesting to you? Then become a member of the yEFIS Network. We are already more than 300 members from all European countries. As a member, you will take advantage of several benefits:

  • Being connected with yEFIS members around Europe and sharing information of interest
  • Being able to participate actively in the yEFIS Working Groups
  • Invitation to yEFIS events, schools and special sessions during international congresses dedicated to European YI
  • Access to our job position listing and newsletter
Do you have any particular interest in participating in yEFIS Working Groups or activities?

Would you like to propose any ideas of your own? Please, don't hesitate to contact us at yefis@efis.org. 

We are a bottom-up network and we encourage any interested young immunologists to participate in the organization of our activities.

Would like to join the Task Force and represent the young immunologists in your country?

Please, contact the current representative of your national society of immunology or to us at yefis@efis-org. We will give you all the information you need to apply for this position.

You can also participate in the activities that YI Groups organise in your country. Find the representative of your national society below and contact her/him to participate in their activities.

Task Forces