University of Queensland
QIMR Berghofer

Queensland Immunology Networking Symposium 

SAVE THE DATE | 7-8 October 2026

Save the date for the 7th Annual Queensland Immunology Networking Symposium: Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 October 2026 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane.

This two-day symposium will bring together researchers from across Queensland to engage with the latest research, connect with colleagues, and foster new and existing collaborations across the state’s immunology community. 

The 2026 program will feature a curated line-up of speakers spanning areas including mucosal immunology, autoimmunity, tumour immunology, immunotherapy, vaccines, infection, inflammation, immunometabolism, and neuroimmunology. Associated events include a dedicated networking session and symposium dinner.

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KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
10:00am | Prof Shalin Naik (WEHI)

SESSION 1
10:40am-12:10pm 

Immune Regulation Across Tissues

  • A/Prof Gareth Walker (QIMRB)
  • Prof Nigel McMillan (IBG, Griffith)
  • Dr Adaeze Ekwe (CIIC, QUT)
  • A/Prof Mariusz Skwarczynski (SCMB, UQ)

12:10pm Lunch

SESSION 2
1:00pm-2:55pm 

Infection, Vaccines & Emerging Pathogens

  • A/Prof Danielle Stanisic (IBG, Griffith)
  • Prof Colleen Lau (FI, UQ)
  • Dr Ariel Isaacs (SCMB, UQ)
  • Dr Wilson Nguyen (QIMRB)
  • Dr Natalee Newton (SCMB, UQ)

2:55pm Afternoon Tea

PANEL DISCUSSION
3:25pm-4:40pm 

5:00pm Networking Session 
6:30pm Symposium Dinner

  *More speakers to be added once confirmed

SESSION 3
10:00am-12:10pm 

Immunometabolism, Neuroinflammation & Cell Fate

  • A/Prof Kate Irvine (MRI)
  • Dr Harindra Sathkumara (JCU) 
  • Prof Marc Ruitenberg (MRI)
  • Dr Julie Wixey (FI, UQ)
  • Dr James Curson (IMB, UQ)

11:55am Award Presentation 
12:10pm Lunch

SESSION 4
1:00pm-2:45pm 

Immunotherapy & Precision Medicine

  • Dr Dharmesh Bhuva (FI, UQ) 
  • Dr Paulo Martins (QIMRB)
  • Dr Melissa Reichelt (SBMS, UQ)
  • A/Prof Sonia Henriques (SBS, QUT)

2:45pm Afternoon Tea

SESSION 5
3:15pm-5:00pm 

Barrier Immunity, Microbiome & Mucosal Systems

  • Prof Alex Loukas (JCU) 
  • Dr Manasa Mellacheruvu (IMB, UQ)

4:50PM-5:00PM Close Meeting and Thank you

*More speakers to be added once confirmed

 

Registrations open late July 2026.

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CONTACT US

Professor Gabrielle Belz
Email: g.belz@uq.edu.au
Phone: +61 7 3443 8026

Professor Rajiv Khanna
Email: rajiv.khanna@qimrb.edu.au
Phone: +61 7 3362 0385

SITE LINKS

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