Who are we?
Young BIS was created in November 2022 to connect young Belgian immunologists together and cater to the needs of early career researchers working in immunology within Belgium. The society now counts over 415 members all across Belgium.
Our missions
Create
a Belgian network of young immunologists, beyond the linguistic border.
Share
knowledge and experience and facilitating collaborations.
Promote
diversity and equality within immunology in Belgium.
Organise
mentoring programs to support young immunologists.
Defend
the interests of young immunologists in Belgium.
Advocate
for mental health in our research community
Organogram
Board
Spokesperson
hind Hussein
KU Leuven
VP & Treasurer
Donovan Flumens
UAntwerp
Secretary
Anissa Zouzaf
KU Leuven
Secretary
Hanne Meers
KU Leuven
Events
Member
Fran Prenen
KU Leuven
Member
Rebecca Sadler
KU Leuven
Member
Flore Wouters
UHasselt
Member
Yevva Cranshoff
KU Leuven
Member
Lisa Zanoletti
UAntwerp
Member
My Ha
UAntwerpen
Member
Bianca E Silva
ULiège
Member
Thessa Laeremans
VUB
Member
Jan Remsik
VIB-KU Leuven
communications
Website
Anissa Zouzaf
KU Leuven
Francesca Biscu
VIB UGent
Bluesky/Newsletter
Lenny Coppens
UAntwerp
Content
Donatella Cicia
KU Leuven
Local Representatives
Hind Hussein
Rebecca Sadler
Yevva Cranshoff
Donovan Flumens
Lisa Zanoletti
My Ha
Flore Wouters
Bianca E. Silva
Kübra Bekar
Thessa Laeremans
Partner Organisations
Young European Federation of Immunological Societies (yEFIS)
yEFIS is the European network for young Immunologists. It aims to connect national young immunologist societies together across Europe.
Learn more about yEFIS
Become a member of yEFIS
Belgian Immunological Society (BIS)
The BIS has brought together Belgian researchers interested in immunology, whether clinical or fundamental, since 1978.
The BIS organises an annual meeting, showcasing the progress made within the field in Belgium.
Learn more about the history of BIS
YoungBIS 