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DGfI, founded in 1967, has more than 2,400 members active in basic immunological research or clinical immunology. The scientific activities of the DGfI are organized in 16 study groups. The DGfI organizes annual congresses with approximately 1000 participants, at intervals also together with other European societies, in order to advance the networking of immunologists within Europe. There are also small bilateral meetings.
DGfI
German Society for Immunology DGfI
Academy
Translational School
The registration for the Translational Immunology School is open. Deadline is May 20th, 2026.
Lecture series
Lady Mary
Montagu
The registration ist open. Learn more about the function of T-Cells with Prof. Dr. Sarina Ravens.
DGfI educational programme
Academy for Immunology
We offer education and training for all levels from beginners to postdocs in the three modules of our Academy of Immunology.
DGfI further qualification
Certified Immunologist DGfI
With this certificate, DGfI documents comprehensive expertise in basic and clinical immunology for for private persons and institutions.
DGfI Research
DGfI study
groups
Our scientists are organized in 16 thematically focused working groups. New in 2021: the working groups Vaccines and Allergy/Immunology.
DGfI Young Academics
Young Immunologists
This forum offers young immunologists within DGfI the opportunity to advance topics of particular relevance to them.
Members' magazine
DGfI Quarterly
Issue 2026-01
Every three months, we provide information about recent developments and news in our professional association. (in German)
Public outreach
'Das faszinierende Immunsystem'
A book about the human immune system, easy to understand and vividly illustrated.
