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ISNIM is a professional society composed of clinical and basic research scientists
from all over the world. Its members are concerned with the communication and regulatory mechanisms
integrating the nervous, endocrine and immune systems in both health and disease. Specifically, ISNIM
members investigate neural and endocrine mechanisms of immune regulation as well as the effects of peripheral
and central immune responses on brain function. Of particular interest are the mechanisms by which local
and systemic immune processes act upon the brain, and in turn, how the brain modulates the susceptibility
and course of inflammatory, infectious, neoplastic, and autoimmune diseases via direct innervation and
the release of hormones and neuropeptides. Neuroimmunomodulation (NIM) is also intimately linked to
physiological processes such as temperature regulation, sleep patterns, appetite control, energy
metabolism, biological rhythms, and behavior, and to the effect of stress on immunity. Thus NIM research,
through its interdisciplinary approaches, contributes to understanding the complex interactions linking
the major control and sensory systems of the body in health and disease.
Benefits of Membership:
- Electronic and paper copy access to the journal NeuroImmunoModulation
at a very substantial discount
- Discounted registration fees at ISNIM Congresses and
annual meetings of Society affiliates [currently the American
Association of Immunologists (AAI) and the Federation of
Clinical Immunology Societies (FOCIS)]
- The opportunity to form or join Regional Branches of the ISNIM with conference management support from the ISNIM Web site (see ISNIM Branches listed to your left)
- Notification of conferences of interest to members via
direct e-mail and the Web site (see
Related Conferences)
- Discounts on selected books of special interest to members
(see Bookstore)
- Classified employment ads e-mailed to members at no charge
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