SIGNET 2026

The SIGNET 2026 is the fifth annual joint symposium of the Scottish Immunology Groups Network (SIGNET), hosted by the British Society for Immunology (BSI). Scheduled for Wednesday, 11 March 2026, this in-person event brings together immunologists to share cutting-edge research and foster collaboration within the immunology community.

Event Overview

• Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
• Time: 09: 00 – 17: 45
• Location: Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5HZ, Scotland, UK
• Organisers: British Society for Immunology and SIGNET regional groups

Scientific Programme

The programme will feature invited talks, selected abstracts, poster sessions, and networking opportunities, with highlights including:

• 09: 00 | Registration – Participant check-in and welcome. 
• 09: 40 | Opening remarks – Introduction to the day. 
• Session 1 – Keynote talk by Professor Graham Anderson (University of Birmingham) on immunity and thymus regeneration; invited research presentations. 
• Session 2 – Selected abstracts from early-career researchers; invited talk by Dr Indrani Mukhopadhya (University of Aberdeen); followed by the British Society for Immunology’s Annual General Meeting.
• Lunch & Poster Session – Poster viewing with author-led discussions. : contentReference[oaicite: 11]{index=11}
• Session 3 – Additional selected talks from submitted abstracts and invited presentation by Dr Ananda Mirchandani (University of Edinburgh). 
• Session 4 – Invited speaker Dr Chris Mahony (University of Glasgow) and final keynote by Dr Madhvi Menon (University of Manchester). 
• Closing & Poster Prizes – Recognition of outstanding posters and talks. 
• Networking Reception – Poster-accompanied networking.

Who Should Attend

SIGNET 2026 is suitable for:

• Immunology researchers and faculty from academic institutions.
• Postdoctoral researchers and PhD students. 
• Clinical and industry scientists with an interest in immune-related research.
• Collaborators and members of the UK immunology community.