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• W4382182741 abstract "In the early 1970s, the awareness of the need to promote training in immunology in Portugal emerged in connection with the evidence of the scarcity and lack of organization of teaching in the field. In this context, in 1971, a small group of Portuguese immunologists, informally led by Machado Caetano, initiated concerted efforts to address this issue and foster the immunology discipline [1]. At the forefront of these initiatives was the founding of the Portuguese Society of Immunology (SPI), constituted in 1973. In the 2 years that preceded the formal constitution of SPI, the so-called Group of Portuguese Immunologists organized several events: two national scientific meetings and a course, the Basic Course of Immunology. This course received high interest from the community. The organizers highlighted its strategical character and the broad scope that characterized the field of immunology as noted by Gabriel Virella in an interview published in a medical newspaper [2]. Since its launch, the internationalization of the SPI has been the key concept. With this purpose, the Group sought recognition from the International Union of Immunological Societies. During the International Union of Immunological Societies General Assembly in 1972, Portugal was represented by the immunologist that would later become the first President of SPI, Machado Caetano, who took part in this event as an observer [3]. Upon the creation of the European Federation of Societies for Immunology (EFIS) in 1975, SPI eventually became an affiliate member [4]. The international dimension of our society can be also seen in the Annual Meetings of SPI as recorded in the books of abstracts. The meetings regularly brought together the Portuguese immunologists that were working in the country and abroad, namely at the Karolinska Institute (Stockholm), the Western Infirmary (Glasgow) or the Sloan-Kettering Institute (New York) and later on, and extensively, at the Pasteur Institute (Paris). It is worth mentioning that, in the early years, these meetings saw significant participation of researchers from reputed institutions in Barcelona and Madrid, and, sporadically, also from other European countries and prestigious organizations, such as Basel Institute for Immunology (Basel). Another illustrative example of the international aspect of these events was the invitation of two Nobel laureates, Niels Jerne and Susumu Tonegawa, who participated in the 1988 SPI Annual Meeting. The participation of these outstanding immunologists was due to the special involvement of António Coutinho and Maria de Sousa [5], both Portuguese researchers with distinguished scientific careers abroad. In the late 1980s, SPI had successfully obtained funds for setting up its General Library on Immunology [6]. The library was subscribed to journals that served the national community of immunologists. The development of Immunology in Portugal may be addressed by analyzing the co-authorship network underlying the free communications (conference abstracts) presented at the SPI Annual Meetings. From this kind of analysis, it is possible to portray the growth of the community and the gradual spread of immunological research throughout research institutions. The maps in Fig. 1 show the co-authorship network (research institutions) regarding the free communications presented in the meetings held in the 1970s and 1980s. Establishing awards has been a special way of fostering the field, implemented as early as the fourth Annual Meeting. Later, with the creation of the Excellence in Immunology Mário Arala Chaves Award, paying tribute to one of the founders of SPI, this became a regular initiative. Additional awards to SPI members were also promoted by the Annual Meetings and in partnership with other entities. Travel grants have been also a significant contribution with a major impact on young immunologists, allowing their participation in international meetings, training courses, and internships. Broadly, the aim of SPI is to foster the development of immunological research in Portugal, from basic to clinical immunology. In 2006, the Portuguese Group of Primary Immunodeficiencies became an autonomous working group of SPI, reinforcing the clinical dimension within the society. It is also important to note the efforts in the openness of science to society. The gathering of researchers with representatives from patient organizations during the 2017 Annual Meeting, in the session Immunity for the People, is an example. In the session on immunodeficiencies, patients interacted with researchers and clinicians working in the field of various immunodeficiency diseases. Since the establishment of the Day of Immunology, SPI has been regularly promoting this international event and related initiatives, aiming to inform and educate the general public and, particularly, young students. The 50 years of the SPI were commemorated in a special session on the occasion of the 2023 Annual Meeting. This session represented an homage to the founding and honorary members of the society for their initiatives and contributions to fostering immunology research and teaching in Portugal. Among the SPI founding members, the session was honored with the presence of Machado Caetano and Rodrigues Pena. Many honorary members kindly participated in the session including António Coutinho, António Freitas, Michael Parkhouse, Paulo Vieira, Ana Cumano, and Rui Victorino. In alignment with strengthening the links with other Immunology Societies, the SPI invited representatives of the Spanish Society of Immunology and of the Brazilian Society of Immunology to the commemorative session. Marcos Lopez Hoyos, President of the Spanish Society of Immunology, and Alexandre Basso, Vice-President of the Brazilian Society of Immunology, presented perspectives of the goals and activities of their societies to the SPI members (Fig. 2). The SPI held the 48th Annual Meeting from March 29 to 31, 2023 in Aveiro, Portugal, organized by Catarina Almeida, Margarida Saraiva, Nuno Alves, and Bruno Neves under the motto “Turning 50: inspired by the past, looking into the future”. The meeting counted 211 registered attendees, 10 selected oral communications, and 97 research posters. The scientific sessions covered the following topics: Immune development and Primary Immunodeficiencies, Inflammation, Neuroimmunology, Tumor Immunology, and Infection and Immunity. Twelve internationally distinguished immunologists were invited and presented their latest work on these topics (Fig. 3). Caetano Reis e Sousa delivered an EFIS-IL Lecture entitled “Dead cell recognition in immunity to cancer and infection” and was awarded the prestigious commemorative EFIS plaque. The closing session awarded several SPI members for their achievements in immunology research in the last year. Overall, the meeting revealed the enthusiasm and excellence of the young Portuguese immunology community, promising solid grounds for the development of immunology research in Portugal in the coming years. The authors declare no commercial or financial conflict of interest." @default.
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