ASI Clinical Translation School & FIMSA Advanced Immunology Course 2026

Date

Time

Day 1: 9:45am - 5pm; Day 2: 8:30am - 5:30pm; Day 3: 8:30am - 3:30pm; Day 4: 8:30am - 12pm (AEST)

Venue

Translational Research Institute | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Speakers

Prof Ian Frazer, The University of Queensland, Australia
Prof Sidonia Fagarasan, RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences, Japan
Prof Hongbo Chi, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, USA
Ponpan M. Choopong, Mahidol University, Thailand
Michelle Linterman, Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, New Zealand
Parul Mehrotra, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
Jongeun Park, Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, Republic of Korea
Kate Jeffery, Moderna, USA/Australia
Peter Savage, The University of Chicago, USA
Kylie James, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Australia
Hui-Fern Koay, The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Australia
Quan Nguyen, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Australia
Jose Polo, The University of Adelaide / Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Australia
Tri Phan, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Australia
Nick Bernard, Nature Immunology, UK
Fabiola Rivas, Cell Press, Immunity, USA

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We are delighted to invite you to partner with us for the joint ASI Clinical Translation School & FIMSA Advanced Immunology Course 2026.

📧 For all enquiries contact us by clicking here

Download the Sponsorship Prospectus

Price

Member Price $400.00
Member Student $350.00
Member Early Bird $350.00
Non-Member Price $475.00
Non-Member Student $425.00
Non-Member Early Bird $425.00

Description

You're invited to the ASI Clinical Translation School & FIMSA Advanced Immunology Course 2026

The Organising Committee cordially invites you to participate in the ASI Clinical Translation School (CTS) & FIMSA Advanced Immunology Course. This course is hosted by ASI and supported by FIMSA, and is held at the Translational Research Institute in Brisbane from 27-30 August 2026.

The event will feature a one-day bioinformatics workshop (optional on August 27th) focused on translational research, followed by two and a half days of lectures delivered by a distinguished lineup of academic, clinical, and industry leaders. The goal of the event is to bring together a multidisciplinary faculty to inspire and mentor the next generation of translational immunologists. Trainees will engage with cutting-edge research, emerging technologies, and real-world stories of clinical translation. The event will provide a unique opportunity for meaningful interactions with clinician-scientists, foster new collaborations, and support career development.

🎓 Organising Committee

Di Yu, The University of Queensland
Gabrielle Belz, The University of Queensland
Fernando Guimaraes, The University of Queensland
Kelvin Tuong, The University of Queensland
Laura Mackay, The University of Melbourne
Joanna Groom, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
Ajith Vasanthakumar, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

🗓️ Key Dates

Feb 16th 2026, 23:59 AEST: Travel Award Applications close
Mar 2nd 2026, 23:59 AEST: Early Bird registrations close 
Apr 15th 2026, 23:59 AEST: Standard registrations close

🎟️ Registration Costs

This fee includes:
✔️ Participation at all scheduled activities at the School
✔️ Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea

Please note, the Bioinformatics Workshop on 27th August is an optional add-on for an additional cost of AUD 150, as noted in the table below. 

ℹ️ If you are a current ASI member, please click the green button below and log in to the ASI website when prompted. This will ensure that you receive your member-discounted rate.

*Non-members please note - you may wish to consider joining as an ASI member. 

🚌 Accommodation and Transport

Attendees are expected to arrange their own accommodation. The Translational Research Institute is a short bus commute from the Brisbane CBD, and there are also accommodation options within walking distance.

🏆 Travel Awards

🎉 Great news! ASI Travel Awards will be available to support attendance at this meeting.

General Requirements

As a single pdf file, you will need to provide each of the following general requirements, in order to apply for these awards:

• Completed application form
• CV (no more than 2 pages)
• Statement of purpose on how this travel award will help your career (no more than 500 words).
• Recommendation letter from PhD/Postdoc supervisor.

Meet additional criteria specific to the award category you are interested in.

🟢 Are you an ASI Member?  Please follow these instructions:

We are offering a number of travel awards valued at $500 AUD each for ASI members. Successful applicants will be required to register for the meeting via the green button below.

Application procedure for ASI Members

1. Click here to download the application form.
2. Include:
   1. CV (2 pages max).
   2. Statement of purpose on how this travel award will help your career (500 words max).
   3. Recommendation letter from PhD/Postdoc supervisor.
3. Save your file as "ASI_LASTNAME_CTS26” as a single pdf file.
4. Log in to your member profile, click on 'Applications' then 'Apply for Award', to upload your file.

Eligibility for ASI Members

• Current member of ASI
• PhD student or postdoctoral fellow career stage
• Applicants must have been Ordinary or Student members of ASI in the year preceding the application.
• Applicants must have paid their membership subscription before 1st April of the year of application. 

This opportunity closes on February 16th 2026 at 23:59 AEST.

🔵 Are you a FIMSA-affiliated non-ASI member?

We are offering 20 travel awards valued at $1,000 AUD each for attendees from FIMSA (non-ASI) member societies. Awardees will receive a registration fee waiver and 4 nights of accommodation. Successful applicants will be required to register for the meeting.

Application procedure for non-members

1. Click here to download the application form.
2. Include:
   1. CV (2 pages max).
   2. Statement of purpose on how this travel award will help your career (500 words max).
   3. Recommendation letter from PhD/Postdoc supervisor.
3. Save your file as "FIMSA_LASTNAME_CTS26” as a single pdf file.
4. Upload your file to the "Abstract field" on the registration page.

Eligibility criteria for the FIMSA-affiliate awards

• Non-ASI Members who are current members of a society affiliated with FIMSA, are eligible to apply
• PhD student or postdoctoral fellow

This opportunity closes on February 16th 2026 at 23:59 AEST.

Covid Safe Policy

ℹ️ Your health and safety are our priority. This is a COVID-safe event with the following rules to adhere to:

• All delegates and exhibitors may be asked to present a NEGATIVE Rapid Antigen Test before travelling to the conference.
• All attendees must comply with the Safety Plan advised by public health orders to minimise the risk of transmission of COVID-19 on the premises. 
• All attendees are encouraged to wear a mask particularly at indoor venues
• All attendees are encouraged to contact the Organising Committees if they exhibit symptoms and consider cancelling their registration or participating remotely to minimise transmission
• ASI will not cover expenses associated with extra accommodation or alternative transport costs due to isolation requirements should attendees test positive at the event. All attendees should be aware that the events are ‘Attend at your own risk'.  

Disclaimer of Liability

The Organising Committee will not accept liability for damages of any nature sustained by participants or their accompanying persons or loss of or damage to their personal property as a result of the meeting or related events. 

Should the event be cancelled due to COVID-related restrictions, the Organising Committee shall endeavour to reschedule.  All participants who have paid a registration fee may receive a full refund on the registration fee, but all participants hereby indemnify and hold the Organising Committee unaccountable for all out-of-pocket travel and quarantine -related costs, damages and expenses. 

ℹ️ By registering for and attending the ASI event, you are also indicating your acceptance of the ASI Event Policy.

🚩 Don't forget! If you are a current ASI member, please click the green button below and log in when prompted on the next page (see black box). This will automatically apply your member-discounted rate. If you do not log in, your member discount will not be applied.

No refunds will be given for incorrect registrations, so please make your selections carefully and check that the total amount payable matches your expectations.

Please proceed through the registration page without delay, otherwise, you will be timed out and will need to log in again to receive your member-discounted rate.