01. Past Activities
Webinar 07: Computational aspects of spatial biology
The video of the webinar entitled: “Computational aspects of spatial biology”” can be viewed here:
Webinar 08: CAR-T Cell Therapy: Precision Immunoengineering in Modern Oncology
The video of the webinar entitled: “CAR-T Cell Therapy: Precision Immunoengineering in Modern Oncology” can be viewed here:
Webinar 09: Turning Collaboration into Funding: MSCA Doctoral Network Success from IMMUNO-model to ACHILLES
The video of the webinar entitled: “Turning Collaboration into Funding: MSCA Doctoral Network Success from IMMUNO-model to ACHILLES” can be viewed here:
IMMUNO-model Annual Conference
The Third IMMUNO-model Annual Conference took place on 13-14 May 2025 at the University of Warsaw, bringing together an international community of 98 researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals dedicated to advancing preclinical immuno-oncology. Organized within the framework of our COST Action, the meeting was held under the theme “Modeling Immunotherapy for Cancer – Bridging Research to Clinical Application”, emphasizing the translational value of preclinical models in cancer immunotherapies. More info: Conference Report: Third IMMUNO-model Annual Conference Modeling Immunotherapy for Cancer – Bridging Research to Clinical Application – IMMUNO-model
Third IMMUNO-model Training School
Third IMMUNO-model Training School on “Liquid Biopsies in Hematological Malignancies – identification of immunotherapy biomarkers”, from 30th June to 2nd July 2025, at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal. The training school was organized by young investigators with the aim to provide an introduction and comprehensive training in the role of liquid biopsies in diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring, and drug response evaluation, including drug resistance, in hematological malignancies. It covered fundamental concepts, advanced strategies and techniques, practical approaches and clinical applications.
02. Announcements
02.1 Creating IMMUNO-model members database
IMMUNO-model Cost Action has the objective to facilitate its members to find collaborators. In this regard a database working as a platform has been created with the goal to promote scientific work and establish collaborations.
Please fill in the survey following the link: https://docs.google.com/forms
02.2 IMMUNO-model podcast series
The second podcast “Bridging Drug Delivery and Tumor Immunology: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Cancer Therapies” is online.
02.3 Knowledge Hub – IMMUNO-model
IMMUNO-model Knowledge Hub is a dedicated platform for the collection, sharing, and dissemination of protocols relevant to immuno-oncology research. It is an open-access hub where you can find high-quality protocols relevant to immune-oncology research as well as find experts in the field or contribute to a growing community.
02.4 Call for Papers – Special Collection
Special Collection on “Imaging in Immunotherapy” Published in Immunotherapy Advances (Official Journal of the British Society for Immunology). Dr Doreen Lau (Co-Leader, IMMUNO-model WG2) is guest-editing the special collection and invites submissions to a special collection on Imaging in Immunotherapy. Original research articles, reviews, commentaries, and TrialWatch articles are all welcome. All accepted papers will be fully open access and benefit from additional promotion through the British Society for Immunology and journal networks.
02.5 New publications from WG4
Four comprehensive review articles from WG4, were supported by the IMMUNO-model Cost Action, exploring key advancements in Cancer Immunity and Immunotherapy. Visit the link: https://www.immuno-model.eu/newss/new-publications-from-wg4/, contributing valuable insights to the scientific community. You can also access the four articles using the links:
- Unleashing the power of CAR-M therapy in solid tumors: a comprehensive review
- Challenges in the preclinical design and assessment of CAR-T cells
- CAR-NK cells: harnessing the power of natural killers for advanced cancer therapy
- Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in cancer immunotherapy: from chemotactic recruitment to translational modeling
03. Upcoming and ongoing activities
03.1 IMMUNO-model YRI Meeting
“IMMUNO-model YRI Meeting – Young Researchers and Innovators on Immunotherapies: The Future is Now” – IMMUNO-model.
03.2 Annual Meeting
SAVE the DATE for the Final Annual Meeting will be held in May 20-22, 2026, at the National Institute of Biology in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
The program will be available soon.
03.3 Collaboration with Patients’ Organization
IMMUNO-model is introducing its activities to Patients’ organization as patients are part of the COST Action and are ultimately who will benefit from immunotherapy.
03.4 Grants
Do not lose the opportunity to apply for mobility grants such as Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs), Young Research (YR) and Innovator Conference, Virtual mobility (VM), Dissemination Conference (DC) and Inclusive Target Country/Near Neighbour Country (ITC) Conference grants.
04. Videos and campaigns
Check out our videos and campaigns at https://www.immuno-model.eu/newsletter/
- For the videos: Promotional videos of IMMUNO-model are out! – IMMUNO-model and https://www.youtube.com/@IMMUNOModelCOSTAction
- For the flyers: IMMUNO-model flyers are out – IMMUNO-model
05. Digital material
IMMUNO-model COST Action participants can now make use of the action logos and a power point template for presentations! Please go to the Members Area of our website to log in or register (https://www.immuno-model.eu/login/). You will receive a link (please check your spam folder if you don’t receive an email) to set your password and after that you should be able to start using the intranet and download the materials as needed.